© 2004, 2005 - Hammers and Adams,
Cramer Technical Services
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A Brief History of Rhonda Hammers and Russ Adams
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Musical Description: Classic to current, and much more.
Extremely talented musicians performing quality music with genuine heart and engaging personality.
Beautifully blended harmonies and dynamic style.
A duo whose talents are the perfect compliment to each other.
True live music, no drum machines, computers or CD's
Well-known songs that everyone enjoys and can sing along with.
Flexible enough to satisfy a wide variety of age groups/audiences.
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Russ & Rhonda
have been married since November 2005 and are one the most talented couples ever. Both are remarkably
talented, seasoned professionals who bring extensive musical and technical backgrounds to the stage. They joined
forces in July of 2001 and have quickly built up an impressive reputation and repertoire and have been warmly
received by audiences everywhere.
With music in their hearts and souls, they bring fabulous live entertainment to a variety of venues.
Rhonda Hammers-Adams,
born and raised in Southern Illinois, comes from a very musical family, with exposure to many
different kinds of music. She began playing piano by ear at age 3. At age 12, she briefly picked up guitar then
moved to bass guitar to fill a gap in her family's Christian band. She began singing in her late teens and has
become a powerful and captivating vocalist. Her experience includes solo work as well as choruses, small groups and
bands. She has an outstanding ear for music and perfect pitch. She has recently begun writing.
Her voice has been described as 'the voice of an angel'. From Jewel to Janice, she demonstrates a variety of vocal
styles.
Musical Influences: Led Zeppelin, Bonnie Raitt, Karen Carpenter and her mother, Kay Shelton, who died tragically in a
car accident shortly after Rhonda's high school graduation.
Russ Adams,
born and raised in Chicago, is a highly skilled acoustic guitar player who began guitar and voice
instruction at the age of 6. He has been trained to both read and write music. Russ has a memorized repertoire of
over 2000 songs!
Russ plays more than simple acoustic guitar. Like a 1-man band, he covers rhythm, bass and signature leads in
addition to great vocals. His unique, passionate playing style is a must-see!
He brings a wide range of experience that includes teaching guitar and voice, conducting bands, writing lyrics and
music, and engineering sound at a variety of events.
Original music style described as Acoustic Rock/Alternative.
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"Professional Live Music That Won't Make You Deaf"
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