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Rhodes and Battles Trio find harmony as they approach second album | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles
Published February 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM CST
Randy Eccles with Rhodes and Battles Trio: Jamie Merideth, Amy Battles, and Karen Rhodes.
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Randy Eccles with Rhodes and Battles Trio: Jamie Merideth, Amy Battles, and Karen Rhodes.

Amy Battles, Karen Rhodes, and Jamie Merideth make up Rhodes and Battles Trio. One of the many bright lights of the central Illinois music scene.

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Rhodes and Battles Trio harmonizing in NPR Illinois Studio F (L-R: Amy Battles, Karen Rhodes, Jamie Merideth)

The first album is available on most streaming services:
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Randy Eccles
Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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