Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers

Rank #6 Charlotte, NC Blues / R&B / Rock

50% of sales go to the charity Beat Making Lab.

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Members: Sonny Skyyz - Bass/Vocals, Marty Cofield - Guitar/Vocals, Jeff Hawthorne- Drums, Grub - Keyboards/Vocals

Sounds Like: Joe Louis Walker, The Kinsey Report

Label: unsigned

Bio: Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers were formed in June of 2011 and has quickly become one of the hottest & most versatile bands in the southeast. The band delivers an uptown "Old School" R&B sound, hard hitting, down home Blues and a wide range of Rock & Roll, Funk & Pop. They are also capable of thro... See Full Bio

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Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers has a show on 05/25/2013 at 09:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Alle... in Hickory, NC http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/202179310 #concert

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“I was just telling my good friend, Sonny Skyyz ,this afternoon what a great time we all had over at Finz in Matthews this past saturday night with Sonny and the band. The mood was festive, fun, and filled with friends and fans alike. Applause after ever tune and a few suprise tunes guaranteed to make you feel good. I hope Finz has them back again before the end of summer.”

— Bryan Womack, Facebook

“One of the BEST bands to ever grace our stage, Sonny Skyyz & the Rainmakers really rocked us out Friday night! If you missed them, I feel sorry for you! .”

— Rose Meeks Jones, The Blue Vine

"When I go out to hear good music,and see it played well..I'm goin to hear Sonny Skyyz..."

— Jeff Gates, Facebook

“HOW GOOD was Sonny Skyyz and his timeslot at Chucklestock??? HOW GOOD?!!! I'll TELL YA how good!!! I was exhausted...but the music of Sonny Skyyz began on the stage...and I got up and started dancing, which, after all IS what chucklesheads DO ya know...so...I'm dancing like a crazy person, movin' and groovin' - didn't care WHO saw me, the music was so darn good AND I STEPPED ON A STUPID PUSHPIN, that was sharp side UP, as I was dancing...and the thing went into my foot right up to the hilt...and I just reached down, pulled that pushpin OUT of my foot and kept RIGHT ON DANCING!!! LOL! Now..THAT was some good music, folks!!!! That's what I'm TALKIN' 'bout! EVERYONE was on their feet out in my backyard during Sonny's timeslot!”

— Sally King Nehrenberg, Facebook

“Thanks to Sonny Skyyz and the Rainmakers for great music on Saturday at Wet Willie's Columbia, SC - Looking forward to Tuesday's Blues Moon Radio show... hope y'all can tune in at 6 p.m. at www.wusc.sc.edu - WUSC www.wusc.sc.edu”

— Clair DeLune, Blues Moon Radio

“‎Puddlin' Duck so enjoyed having your band in last evening -- it was AWESOME! We look forward to having you return soon!!!”

— Mary Maribeth Poole-Brister, Puddlin' Duck

“Mr.Sonny,you bring a true talent and sophistication to your craft,you sounded great,I really enjoyed watching your band..you sir, make this blues thing look good!....all the best to you...”

— Jeff Gates, JeffreygatesMusic

“want to send a big shout out to Sonny Skyyz and The Rainmakers. You guys were AWESOME!!! For those who were not there, man the performance was top notch. You guys were definitly a crowd pleaser. It was our pleasure to have such great blues band at our organization. We will continue to bring the blues to the greensboro area and let all know that if you want some great blues and R&B just call SONNY SKYYS!! The crowd wants to know when are they coming back!!! To my new honorary member of the AFRC you are always welcomed here. Looking forward to the next time. To my new honorary member of the AFRC you are always welcomed here. GRIF AFRC”

— Tim Griffin - AFRC Greensboro

“ It was a blast, great music and friends! Sonny you and the awesome band made it complete! Lisa Freshcorn Devers Y'all were smoking hot last night. '' so glad I got to see you ....... see ya again real soon . Danny Auman Had a great time at Finz tonight with all my friends and Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers! Everybody loved y'all!!!!! Duh! of course they did !!! OH BABY !!!!! If you missed it......I hate it for you! Patricia Willis”

— Various Fans, Facebook

“Sonny Skyyz & the Rainmakers Nationally rambling Sonny Skyyz brings his Charlotte, N.C.-based act to the 5. Details: 9 p.m. Blue 5 Restaurant, Roanoke. Free. 904-5338, blue5restaurant.com, reverbnation.com/sonnyskyyz ”

— Tad Dickens, The Roanoke Times

“Music returns to Thursday night at D'Vine with the rotation in August featuring "The Blues" with Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers, alternating with Smooth, Soft Jazz, 7:30-10:30 pm.”

— Terry Miller - D'Vine Wine cafe, D'Vine Wine Cafe

“After participating in our recent jams, Sonny Skyyz has stirred the interest of several members. Sonny has played with or opened for numerous heavy hitters of blues such as B.B. King, Joe Louis Walker, Bobby Bland, Elvin Bishop, Rick Estrin, Ann Rabson, Candye Kane, Buddy Guy, Coco Montoya, and many more. Now is your chance to get a full-fledged dose of his talent. This is great news for us who have been waiting to hear more from him!!”

— Rita Miller, Charlotte Blues Society Bluesletter

"Amazing blues passion and sound!!!"

— John Revitte - Reverbnation Artist, Reverbnation

“Sonny has played with, or opened up shows for the following: Hubert Sumlin, Blues Pianist Omar Sharriff, B.B. King, Joe Louis Walker, A.J. Croce, Bobby Parker, Sonny Rhodes, Robin Henkle, Johnnie Johnson, Bobby Bland, The Bel-Airs, Elvin Bishop, Tom Cat Courtney, Rick Estrin, Ann Rabson, Johnny Heartsman, Candye Kane, Jimmy Smith, Steve Foster, Louisiana Red, Buddy Guy, Frankie Lee, Coco Montoya, Johnny Dyer, The Paladins & Savoy Brown ”

— Experience

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Sep 26, 2012
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May 25

Bourbon Street Alley
Hickory, NC, US | 9:00pm
Bourbon Street Alley
Hickory, NC, US
Sat May 25 9:00pm
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Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers will be rockin' the little joint on the wrong side of the tracks!!
Sat
Jun 1

Fancys Bar and Grill
Statesville, NC, US | 9:00pm
Fancys Bar and Grill
Statesville, NC, US
Sat Jun 01 9:00pm
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Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers are bringing Great Music, Big Fun to Fancy's!!!
Thu
Jun 6

Dilworth Billiards
Charlotte, NC, US | 7:00pm
Dilworth Billiards
Charlotte, NC, US
Thu Jun 06 7:00pm
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The new Thunder Thursday!! Come see the new format!!
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Jun 8

Southsiders Public House
Waxhaw, NC, US | 9:00pm
Southsiders Public House
Waxhaw, NC, US
Sat Jun 08 9:00pm
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Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers are returning to rock the house at Southsiders bringing Great Music. Big Fun.
Fri
Jun 21

Crown Station
Charlotte, NC, US | 9:00pm
Crown Station
Charlotte, NC, US
Fri Jun 21 9:00pm
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Sonny Skyyz & The Rainmakers are making their debut at Crown Station.

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Good music done good by good people.
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Q: Hi! Could you give me an email at joshuamccrary@yahoo.com please? I direct the Iredell Choral Society in Statesville, NC and we are looking to book for a benefit for Levine Children's Hospital in May!

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