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Singer/Song writer/Guitarist
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Tim Rhoades, native Kiwi singer/songwriter from Wellington, New Zealand bringing you original material with a unique cohesion of relatable emotionally driven lyrics and smooth cruisy vocals, mixing it up with instrumental blends and acoustic guitar. A charismatic demeanor and whimsical style, one can only see as a reflection of the late great Jeff Buckley

Grammy Nominated Progressive Hip-Hop Artist who mixes world music & instruments with human-beatboxing

alto saxophonist, singer, composer, songwriter

New album Not Everyone Can Go – out now everywhere.

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