Artist description Eclectic folk with blended with blues, country, bluegrass and a little R&B. Awesome lead vocals from Kerville Folk Festival finalist Claudia Russell backed by a cool bunch of players from L.A.

Music Style Eclectic folk, blues and country

Musical Influences Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earle, the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Indigo girls, Everly Brothers, Gram Parsons, Cheryl Wheeler, Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, Jerry Garcia, Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs

Similar Artists Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Emmy Lou Harris with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt,

Artist History visit www.claudiarussell.com for the whole story.

Group Members Claudia Russell, guitar, vocals; Bruce Kaplan, mandolin and guitar. Debra Dobkin, drums and percussion. Carl Bryon, Piano and accordian. Diane Lindsey, Bass. And selected guest musicians.

Instruments Acoustic, electric and slide guitars, mando, banjo, piano, accordian, organ, bass, drums and percussion.

Albums Song Food

Press Reviews "Claudia Russell has a voice that was born to sing Folk Music. She breaks hearts....Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12/99Whew! What a trip that Claudia Russell CD is..We added it immediately in our heaviest rotation..Fabulous. Put us on the list of your early suppoprters. --Marilyn Rea Beyer, WUMB FM, Boston

Additional Info Former member of Maggie's Farm (BMG), the Life is Grand Band, Tequila Mockingbirds. Shared stage with Kenny Loggins, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristoffersen

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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