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Russell From Minnesota
Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitar | Oldies Singer | See all
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Will travel 500 miles from Saint Paul
About
"Singer & Acoustic Guitarist RUSSELL is a solid, versatile, experienced professional who performs a wide variety of genres and can engage a crowd for a memorable event and/or play background music in several venue settings. His performances are fun, engaging, up beat and good natured. For years he has been a confident performer with a great voice who is able to win over audiences across the country." The performance is unique and personalized for your venue and includes contemporary folk with a blend of acoustic rock. Your audience is sure to enjoy his music as a SOLO or with his BAND.
As a SOLOIST I play and sing a smooth blend of a wide variety of music. Excellent choice for Background music, small venues, and Special events.
With the SKIPPIN-STONES Band of 3- 6 performers can add depth and excitement to your event as we perform various styles from a few original tunes to the well known songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and modern songs. Often hired for Concerts, Community events, Special Events etc. www.skippin-stones.net
ACOUSTIC ACCLAIM is a group that Russell put together for a classical duet trio or quartet, Acoustic Acclaim offers standard classical music along with all the tunes Russell Does as a solo artist. Excellent for Special Events and Weddings. www.acousticacclaim.com
Russell uses the solid sound of the BOSE LII sound system (for up too 1500) and background vocals from the digitech vocal unit with 4 part harmony (unless performing with his band). Many folks are often been known to sing along.
Russell RECORDED his first album in 1977 and his second in 1981. In November 2001, he released an original single "Rise Up" and in 2011 finished his 3rd album "Dreamland".
He has TOURED extensively, performing concerts, Festivals, Community Events, Business Events, Vineyards, Wineries, Local Parks, Receptions, and Weddings across the United States.
SPECIALTY PERFORMANCES are focused on specific artists such as the "John Denver Back Stage" series. Performing tunes and telling stories about Johns Songs, his life behind the stage and how his musical influences are still present in the industry today.
As a SOLOIST I play and sing a smooth blend of a wide variety of music. Excellent choice for Background music, small venues, and Special events.
With the SKIPPIN-STONES Band of 3- 6 performers can add depth and excitement to your event as we perform various styles from a few original tunes to the well known songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and modern songs. Often hired for Concerts, Community events, Special Events etc. www.skippin-stones.net
ACOUSTIC ACCLAIM is a group that Russell put together for a classical duet trio or quartet, Acoustic Acclaim offers standard classical music along with all the tunes Russell Does as a solo artist. Excellent for Special Events and Weddings. www.acousticacclaim.com
Russell uses the solid sound of the BOSE LII sound system (for up too 1500) and background vocals from the digitech vocal unit with 4 part harmony (unless performing with his band). Many folks are often been known to sing along.
Russell RECORDED his first album in 1977 and his second in 1981. In November 2001, he released an original single "Rise Up" and in 2011 finished his 3rd album "Dreamland".
He has TOURED extensively, performing concerts, Festivals, Community Events, Business Events, Vineyards, Wineries, Local Parks, Receptions, and Weddings across the United States.
SPECIALTY PERFORMANCES are focused on specific artists such as the "John Denver Back Stage" series. Performing tunes and telling stories about Johns Songs, his life behind the stage and how his musical influences are still present in the industry today.
- Anniversaries
- Awards Nights
- Baby Showers
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- Cocktail Parties
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Dinner Dances
- Events
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Holiday Parties
- New Year's Eve Parties
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Restaurants
- Reunions
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Depending On The Event Music Style will vary from
- Easy Listening Acoustic Rock
- Sample List Of Tunes Songs with ** were used as wedding songs
- Carolina in My Mind James Taylor
- **I'm Yours Jason Miraz
- Ooh I love My Coffee Marc Blace
- Wagon Wheel Old Crow Medicine Show
- Sweet Home Chicago Robert Johnson
- Some Nights Fun
- Take Me Home Country Roads John Denver
- Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
- Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
- Fly Me To The Moon Cole Porter
- Let It Be The Beatles
- **Love Grows Deep
- **The Wedding Song Peter Paul & Mary
- The Air That I breath The Hollies
- Help Me Rhonda The Beach Boys
- Blue Skies Irving Berlin
- Steppin' Out With My Baby Irving Berlin
- Break Away Kelly Clarkson
- Leaving On A Jet Plane John Denver
- Johnny B. Good Chuck Berry
- She's Not There The Zombies
- Beyond The Sea Robby Williams
- ** Marry Me Train
- ** How Beautiful Twila Paris
- ** Give Yourself To Love Kate Wolf
- Blue Winter Russell Schmidt
- Dreamland Russell Schmidt
- Gone Fishin Louis Armstrong
- What A Wonderful World Robert Theile, George Weiss
- The Weight Edward & James Breckenridge, Michael Kensrue, Teppei Teranishi
- Suite Judy Blue Eyes – Crosby Stills
- Walkin' My Baby Back Home – Fred AHLERT Roy Turk
- Music for Solo or Band Gigs Small Venues
- ** I will Be Here Steve Chapman
- Crazy Michael Buble
- Wink and a Smile Eric Martin/ Sleepless in Seattle
- Thank God I'm A Country Boy John Denver
- 60s Singer
- 70s Singer
- Acoustic Guitar
- Big Band Singer
- Bluegrass Singer
- Folk Acoustic Guitar
- Folk Guitar
- Guitar
- Oldies Singer
- Pop Acoustic Guitar
- Singer
- Wedding Singer
Reviews (7)
Reunion
in Iowa City, IA
on 04/13/2013
"Russell from Minnesota is an amazing talent, a terrific performer, a consummate professional, and a classy, engaging gentleman.
Our reunion function included 50+ people from different generations. Russell could play accoustic Rock and Folk music from the 1950's to the present day. He included classics from the Beatles, John Denver, Jim Croce and James Taylor but also contemporary hits from artists such as Coldplay and Dave Matthews.
Our group was so impressed with Russell, that we plan to reengage him for future events.
If you are looking for someone who is professional, reliable and honest look no further. Book Russell from Minnesota for your next event!"
- Marc R.
Resort Event
in Brainerd, MN
on 06/30/2012
"Russell was the perfect fit for this event! He did a great job, everyone was so happy and I received a lot of comments about how much fun it was to have him there throughout the evening. I was very impressed with Russell overall, he interacted with the crowd and chose great songs for our particular audience. I would recommend Russell to any friend or co-worker for future events! Thanks so much for helping to make our event so special, Russell!
-Tara Plomski"
- Tara P.
Wedding
in Eagle River, WI
on 06/16/2012
"Russell was extremely accommodating. Russell played for our outdoor wedding and was very prompt and accommodating to our setting. We were very pleased with his music and our friends and family had the utmost praise for his singing and guitar playing. I would highly recommend him."
- Rick R.
Church Service
in Lindstrom, MN
on 02/11/2012
"Very professional. Exremely talented. Bent over backwards for us. Was on time. Dressed well. Set up and take down was quiet. We would definately use him again. Just an overall nice guy who really feels his music. It was a real pleasure having him at our event. The parishoners had extremely nice comments about Russell and his performance. Some parishoners even got up and danced to his music and his singing. His press kit does not do him justice, even though he has a very good one. We would suggest to book early with Russell."
- Darlene K.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Minneapolis, MN
on 01/21/2012
"Russ was fantastic. We had a birthday party with about 35 guests and just about everyone stopped me to tell me how much they enjoyed Russ and his music. We had him do primarily 60's and 70's and he was great. Very accommodating with arrangements and guest requests."
- Laura W.
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Learn moreIn addition to Saint Paul, Russell From Minnesota will also travel to Arden Hills, Minneapolis, Circle Pines, Champlin, Hugo, Plymouth, Willernie, Maple Grove, Mendota, Osseo, Anoka, Mendota Heights, Hopkins, Lake Elmo, South Saint Paul, Dayton, Inver Grove Heights, Newport, Bloomington, Forest Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Stillwater, Wayzata, Cedar, Eden Prairie, Hamel, Wyoming, Crystal Bay and many other locations in and around the Saint Paul area.
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