Artist description Ross Durand is an acoustic based singer-songwriter. A California native, Ross' songs range from love songs to story songs and songs about the environment.

Music Style Folk, folk rock, acoustic, AAA

Musical Influences Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Peter Case, James McMurtry.

Similar Artists Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Jim Croce, Peter Case, James McMurtry, but my voice is a little like Neil Diamond sometimes.

Artist History Ross is a classically trained musician who found profound power in the directness of folk music. After a stint in rock bands during school years, Ross has been focusing on the solo acoustic genre for 10 years. In those ten years Ross has focused on writing songs that matter. His songs connect with listeners' lives across all sorts of boundaries. His folky base hearkens to a time when people knew one another and shared experiences. In addition to songwriting he has written classical works which have been performed throughout the United States. He performs regularly in coffee houses in Orange, California.

Instruments Guitar, Voice

Albums RD -Solo Acoustic

Press Reviews Ross is a fantastic lyricist. The words to [Promised Land] are sometimes humorous, sometimes subtle, but always poignant. At times, his lyrics transcend the genre and enter the realm of poetry.Ross sounds like he could be equally at home on a stage in a coliseum or in a beer joint on the corner. Ross talks about finding power in the directness of folk music. Clearly, he has not strayed from this vision. - Darrell Wade Burgan, godsofmusic.com

Location Anaheim, CA - USA

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