Tom Rhodes
- San Francisco, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 71 Verified Bookings
Trevor T. said “We booked Tom for an event and he did an amazing job. He is a very talented musician and an all around pleasure to be around. He accommodated some complicated…”
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The Farida Nelson Trio is a rock, jazz fusion group composed of Farida on bass, keyboards and voice with Paul Branin, guitars and saxophone plus Christopher Gamper, drums.
The Farida Nelson Trio is a thrilling show. Enjoy a great performance with a sophisticated repertoire with a dazzling light show with fog machines in this exhilarating band to entertain your guests.
We are available for private parties, corporate events and special events. Our PA is a 16-channel Yamaha mixer with two (2) JBL EON 15" 1300-watt powered PA speakers plus a 12-light DMX system.
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Warmly,
Farida, Paul & Chris
We were so pleased to listen to live Farida's show couple times. She is an amazing musician and singer, talented and charismatic. Able to perform multiple instruments and sing at the same time. We loved every single song she performed and she left unforgettable impression after her how. Hire her for your event and you will not be disappointed.
Response from The Farida Nelson Trio:
Thank you, Sheila!
It was an amazing opportunity get to known this amazing performer.
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Price Range: $1,000 to $2,500
Gig Length: 90 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, German, Russian, Azeri & Turkish
The Farida Nelson Trio is a power jazz rock fusion trio performing energetic songs featuring Farida on bass, keyboards and singing. Farida is complimented by Paul Branin on guitar and saxophone with Christopher Gamper on drums and percussion. We will thrill your audience with superior musicianship, a stellar light show with two fog machines and we have a 1300-watt PA system to rock your venue. Our song selection consists of songs from Chaka Khan, The Temptations, Dua Lipa, The Who, David Bowie, Level 42, RUSH, The Beatles, Jeff Beck and Jaco Pastorius.
Farida is also available as a solo guitarist/bass/voice with or without backing tracks. The fee range for Farida solo is $200 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.
The Farida Nelson Trio is a power rock, jazz fusion group composed of Farida on bass, keyboards and voice with Paul Branin on guitar and saxophone plus Christopher Gamper on drums. Farida is a charismatic multi-instrumentalist who hails from Azerbaijan where she was the bassist, music director and chief songwriter for the wildly popular bands, Unformal and Milk & Kisses. Farida led these bands to the Eurovision finals in 2008 and 2010. Paul Branin is an in-demand guitarist/saxophonist in the Tri-Valley area with over twelve album credits with a variety of artists in addition to performing with his bands Jazz Synergy and The Machine. Christopher Gamper started playing drums at the age of 8 years old and completed his degree in jazz studies from Central State University, Ohio. Chris performs and records regularly in the Chris Gamper Trio & Quartet, The Ghost Town Messengers and Hop Sauce.
Farida hails from Azerbaijan as her native country’s first female bass player that led her band to become a finalist of the National Final for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008 as a member of the rock band Unformal. She continued her successful career as the bassist in Azerbaijan’s number one pop- rock band Milk & Kisses, and two years later, in 2010, they became finalists of the same National Final for the Eurovision Song Contest, as well as the New Wave song contest held in Latvia. Farida is a music teacher specializing in early childhood development at a Montessori school in the Bay Area, plus numerous private students to prepare them for competitions. Farida served as the bassist in the rock trio Thorslund from 2019 to 2020. Farida is currently performed her Farida’s Melodious Journey throughout 2022, one-woman multi-instrumentalist show singing, playing piano, keytar, bass, guitar and more. Farida earned her MA in Piano Performance from Baku Music Academy.
The Farida Nelson Trio has a high-end backline with our own 1300-watt JBL PA system plus a 12-light DMX show. The stage size requirement is 20' wide by 15" deep with a drum riser. We will provide a stage plot. We also require a site visit at least two weeks prior to the event. Please let me know if you have any questions.
This is a sample song list
1. Use Me - Bill Withers
2. Under Pressure Gail Ann Dorsey Version - Bowie/Mercury
3. Star Cycle - Jeff Beck
4. A Day in the Life - Lennon/McCartney
5. Come On Come Over- Jaco Pastorius
6. Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan (Farida will play keys and bass)
7. Come Together - McCartney/Lennon
8. Don't Start Now- Dua Lipa
9. On the Beach - Neal Schon (Journey)
10. Hot Water - Level 42
11. Get Ready - The Temptations
12. Fame - David Bowie, Carlos Alomar and John Lennon
13. Roll the Bones - RUSH
Farida Nelson | Bassist, Keyboardist, Singer |
Paul Branin | Guitar & Saxophone |
Christopher Gamper | Drums & Percussion |
Tim Hill | Manager, Lights & Sound |
Will provide a Tech Rider
We have all of our own equipment and full PA system to accommodate 500 people
Trevor T. said “We booked Tom for an event and he did an amazing job. He is a very talented musician and an all around pleasure to be around. He accommodated some complicated…”
Tina S. said “We hired Jason for a little professional networking event and the guests loved him! He arrived early, set up, tested his equipment, and was very professional.…”
Ameen R. said “Manny was great. He was on time for the sound check, and kept checking the sound during the concert to improve the sound quality.”
Jeremy G. said “You guys rocked! Thank you for making our anniversary special. I highly recommend you all and will book again”