Russ
grew up in Rochester, NY and started playing at the age of six. After
listening to Herb Alpert’s “Whipped Cream” album, he was able to play the
songs at age seven, all by ear. By the time he was 15, he was playing in
clubs all over NY and went on to study at the
Eastman School of Music. For over fifty years, he has been playing his
trademark style that wraps unmatched power and energy with passion and
soul. Over his career, Russ has shared the stage with many great musicians
including BB King, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, The
Blues Brothers, Mark Manetta (Chuck Mangione), Chet Catallo (Spyro Gyra),
just to name a few.
After
moving to Columbia, SC in 1997, Russ began playing with the Untouchables
on occasion and then fulltime almost ten years ago.
Eastman School of Music. For over fifty years, he has been playing his
trademark style that wraps unmatched power and energy with passion and
soul. Over his career, Russ has shared the stage with many great musicians
including BB King, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, The
Blues Brothers, Mark Manetta (Chuck Mangione), Chet Catallo (Spyro Gyra),
just to name a few.
After
moving to Columbia, SC in 1997, Russ began playing with the Untouchables
on occasion and then fulltime almost ten years ago.