The RHYTHM KINGS Band is a power trio specializing in Blues, Blues Rock and Funk. The Band features hot guitar playing supported by a tight and powerful rhythm section.

The RHYTHM KINGS' playlist includes songs by such artists as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Gary Moore, Kenny Wayne Shepard, The Allman Brothers Band and other blues musicians.

The RHYTHM KINGS also perform a number of original tunes. Songs performed by the RHYTHM KINGS have aired on WJEJ-AM and on the Blue Notes Show on WKMZ-FM, the band also played a live broadcast concert in the studios of WKMZ-FM. In November, 2002 The RHYTHM KINGS released their "Lou's Blues" CD.

The RHYTHM KINGS have performed as part of the 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004 and 2006 Western Maryland Blues Fest, this festival has become one of the top blues events in the United States and attracts a crowd of 10,000 blues lovers to downtown Hagerstown, Maryland. During 2001 Western Maryland Blues Fest the RHYTHM KINGS' set was followed by a performance by Walter Trout and the Radicals. In 2004 The Rhythm Kings shared the stage with The Tom Principato Band and Mary Ann Redmond. As part of the 2006 Western MD Blues Fest the Rhythm Kings were part of a concert that also included 2 Blue Ensemble, The Deb Callahan Band and Joe Bonnamassa.

Music critic Fritzi Forte, after hearing The RHYTHM KINGS performing live wrote: "The RHYTHM KINGS lay down hot blues, they are capable of playing anywhere!" Tim Rowland of the Herald-Mail Newspaper had this to say about the group: "After you hear.....The RHYTHM KINGS you'll remember them for a long time.".

The RHYTHM KINGS regularly perform in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
If you appreciate the music of guitarists Danny Gatton and Roy Buchanan you'll enjoy the playing of "Lightning" Lewie Pallandino and the RHYTHM KINGS!!

For available dates and other booking information call:

Bob Tantillo 301-791-3984

Lew Palladino 301-739-6269