You might notice that things are changing a bit. For example, the
website is revamped (if you checked it recently) and emails are coming
from danielwhittington.com.

That betokens some news on our part.  Things are changing a bit in the
Rhodes world.  I (Daniel) am beginning to take some small steps
southward into the LA area and working on some solo project stuff.
Because of that, and the opportunities that need to be pursued in that
direction, there's a good chance I'll end up in LA next year at some
point.

This obviously effects Rhodes in that, not everyone can head off down
south together.  Effectively it means that Rhodes as it has been known
is changing.  At every opportunity we will continue to work on music
together, but it will no longer be under the umbrella of the band
"Rhodes".

So that everyone knows (and to prevent any misunderstandings), this is
not the result of anything within the band nor is it a result of
problems with band members.  At this time in my life I've realized
there are certain things I need to go after, and that alone
necessitates the change.

With that being said, here are a few announcements.

Our last and final show (for the foreseeable future at least) will be
at Downtown Brew on December 4th.  We will be playing with Virgil Cane
and Joe Koenig.  The evening begins at 8:30pm, and we will take the
stage around 10:30pm.  We would love to see everyone there.

The website will be changed yet again in the next few months as the
transition to solo music takes more steps forward.

The Rhodes songs are now available for free download on our myspace
(www.myspace.com/rhodes), and in the future, I plan to start releasing
the new songs on that same site for free download as well.  We still
have albums and T-shirts available through the website as well as at
the show at Downtown Brew.  When Rhodes does play you will also be
able to find out about it through the website.  The new website is
www.danielwhittington.com although you'll still be able to reach it
through www.rhodesaudio.com as well.

Feel free to shoot us an email if you have any thoughts, comments, or questions.

I'll leave with a note from Ryan Allshouse.

"Rhodes has been a great ride, seasoned with some great
accomplishments.  We have been able to make a great album on our own
terms, play a huge show with Aerosmith and meet some great people
along the way over the past few years.  Most importantly, we have had
a very successful band in that we all love each other - still.  Rhodes
is and will always be 4 friends, 2 countries, 1 band.  We all are
completely encouraging of Daniel's solo efforts and will continue to
support him musically and as our good friend. Although this news may
seem bleak, we see this as a positive move for Daniel and makes
complete sense. Go make us proud D."

It's been a great ride so far, and we're looking forward to some amazing things still to come.  If you have any comments or thoughts please comment on our guestbook on the band website.

Daniel Whittington