Russ Glenn: News

I've moved to Michigan and I'm getting ready to start playing again. First gig in over a year coming up at Jackson Coffee Co. Lucky for me it's a kids show, much less intimidating than playing for adults. Kids are much less judgmental, they just go with it. So it should be fun. Maybe you should come and see.

Check out this write-up for Friday's show-
http://www.gazette.net/stories/052307/entenew150215_32367.shtml

I just finished recording for the new album yesterday. I'll be posting some of the songs in there rough form over the next few weeks, starting with "Stick" which is up today. Keep in mind that these tracks have not been mastered, so you'll have to crank the volume a bit. Let me know what you think, the album should be out in May!

Scott Harlan (Bass) and Andy Hamburger (Drums) have finished their work on my new album "A Brand New Earth". Even with just these tracks laid down it sounds fantastic! Next, I'll get all guitars and other instruments into the mix and finish with the vocals. As soon as I get a track or two done, I'll post them on the site for you to hear! Thanks for your patience and support everyone!

My new CD Little Bird has arrived! Being a bit old-fashioned and nostalgic for vinyl I had the CD designed to look like a little record. My good friend Graham Hardt painted the actual image of the Little Bird and did an amazing job!
I started playing shows for kids over Thanksgiving (at The Jackson Coffee Co.) and have been having a wonderful time playing for the wee ones. They are responsive and love to dance and giggle and every show makes my day!
I look forward to playing a show for your kids!

The Omaemoda Productions compilation CD is ready and waiting to be purchased! The CD is $15- and available to purchase online at:
http://www.cafepress.com/omaemoda.47284081 Omaemoda Productions is a great outfit, benefiting organizations that help those who need it most. The CD features Russ Glenn, The Hickories, Schroeder’s Songbook, Demivolt, the Daybreak Line, Deborah Lombardi, Just Like Always, the Barnettes, Dutch Cousins, Michelle Murray, Mathew Ledbetter, Free Lobster Buffet, Craig Berman and Nick Weiler. All proceeds from this CD will help Omaemoda to better support the community and the arts.

So, I've become mired in everyday life and the album recording has stalled. Which is OK. I am excited about the songs and how they sound and want this to be a great album. So I'm not going to rush things. Nor am I going to even make projections about when it may be released. It will happen, just not right now. Bit by bit it will come together. Thanks for your patience, and I appreciate your messages and inquiries. Keep 'em coming. I hope to see you sometime over the summer!

Russ' music will be featured on 2 of Omaemoda Productions upcoming musical compilations. "I'll Never Leave You" will be on a fundraiser disc that will be sold at Omaemoda events and "Truth & Consequences" will be on a disc that will be distributed to long-time supporters of Omaemoda Productions. O.P. is really a great organization, supporting the arts and community. visit www.youareinvolved.org for more information.

Things are going well on the next album, working title "somewhere between". The initial recordings have gone well and Scott Harlan is great to work with. Jeff will get into the studio whenever possible and scott will be recording the bass. Still aiming for a late spring release.

I didn't win the Texas Roadtrip Competition but it was a great time! Thanks to everyone who came out and visit http://www.ontaponline.com/texas.php?start=13 for more information on the show and to follow the progress of the contestants!

Russ has been selected to compete in the On Tap Magazine Texas Road Trip Competion. This competion features 30 artist competing for a trip to Austin, TX for the South by Southwest Music Conference. Sponsors include DC101, Austin Grill, and Sauza Tequila. The first round of competion will take place on Tuesday, January 17 at the Austin Grill in Silver Spring. Finalists will compete later for the grand prize. Come out and show your support for Russ and local music!

Russ has gotten into the studio and work has begun on his next cd!
After the basics have been recorded Jeff Socha will come in and record drums for the album and Scott Harlan (www.scottharlan.com) will be putting down bass tracks. It sounds great so far. Some songs that will be on it include:
The Path to the Gallows
All These Small Steps
Stick
Curbside
and more!

Some songs from Russ' debut CD have been added to the rotation at WEBR! Listen to their Folk/Singer-Songwriter/Nostalgia Sunday overnight programming to hear the songs Blind, Brazil, Wrapped Up, Truth & Consequences, Time's She's Around, Lift, and Flagstaff! You can listen to WEBR by tuning into Cox Cable Channel 37 and Comcast Cable of Reston on Channel 27. The best way to listen is to visit their website at:
www.fcac.org/webr

Jeff Socha, Russ Glenn, and Joe Interlandi have joined forces to form the band "UNLESS". After an amazing performance at Cabanas in Georgetown, the band has come together and will be playing at the Ram's Head Tavern in Savage, MD. They will be interviewed and play some songs live on WRNR in Annapolis, MD in promotion of the show. Visit www.wrnr.com for more details and to stream the show: 9 PM on June 30th.

Jeff and Russ met at The Excaliber in mid-March, played and hour set on their first meeting and have become a solid duo in a very short time. Jeff is a absolutely amazing! Just check out the live songs to get an idea of his talent! Stay tuned to hear more from Jeff and Russ in the very near future!

After 2 years of trying to put everything on one page, russglenn.com has expanded! Music clips, downloads, photos and more will be available on the new site.