Russ has a unique sound that draws on traditional and contemporary folk/rock. His songwriting and vocal style have been compared to the troubadours of the 60's.

Russ often performs with a band that varies in its composition with instrumentation including, acoustic and electric guitars, fiddle, mandolin, piano, bass, drums, banjo and harmony vocals. Musical influences include Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary, The Byrds, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, REM, U2, The Smiths, Indigo Girls and The Alarm and a healthy dose of punk. Russ began his music career as most do, in a high school garage band. It was a cross between U2 and Agent Orange. Russ sang lead vocals and played the drums. In December 1995 Russ released his first album, A VOICE IN THE NIGHT. In July 1999 he released SIMPLE LIVES and in Oct 2000 released SPIRIT of CHRISTMAS.

Having studied film directing in college Russ has worked for 12 years in the Television and Film industries in Los Angeles and Utah. Russ is currently a Producer, Director and Production Manager with Kaleidoscope Pictures. For more info Aside from songwriting and performing Russ loves traveling, the outdoors, camping, hiking, restoring old furniture and spending time with his family. Russ has been married for eleven years and has four kids. He is originally from Las Vegas, NV.