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WHO WE REALLY ARE
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Freeverse, from new Album
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WALK A FINE LINE
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Night-Mare, from Self-Titled Album
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Rene Russell
BIOGRAPHY
Rene is a 12-string guitarist, with a Southern-Folk-Rock percussive groove. A nice blend of Bonnie Raitt/Stevie Nicks and James Taylor/ Michael Hedges styles. She has been crafting her percussive, finger-picking style since she picked up the 12-string in 1972. She was never interested in playing a 6-string, only the 12-string guitar would do. As a Songwriter, she speaks to you of experience, both personal and Universal. Her songs deliver layers of life, internal moments of choice, change and hope.
Rene’s new album, “freeverse” , released January 1, 2015, is about understanding that we command the power of change in our lives. We are the only ones standing in our way, we are the only ones who can give ourselves permission to be successful and happy. Rene finally realized this in 2012 when she quit drinking after 32 years. “Freeverse” was the result of that clarity, 13 widely diverse songs about her experiences and insights.
Originally from Columbia, SC, Rene has been a solo performer since 1980 and over the years has shared the stage with Tom Chapin, Michelle Malone, Danielle Howle, and Indigo Girls. She has spent time living and playing in cities across the country; Atlanta, Ga, Austin, TX, Nashville, TN, and San Diego, CA. She now lives in Charleston, SC, and in 2011/2012 she was a co-host for BalconyTV Charleston/Behind the Scenes.
In 2015 she performed at the 30-A Songwriter’s Festival and is currently touring both locally and regionally throughout the Southeast in support of her new album. You can purchase her music and find out where she’s playing next on her website: ReneRussell.com.
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SEARCHLIGHT INTERVIEW
"This is a bit out of the ordinary for us to do an entire show for a Sonic Bids winner, but I loved your music and your story. So enjoy and the show will stay on our website for one week until next weeks show, then go to our archive on PRX. Our affiliates will have the show soon, and so it will play there as well.
Talk to you soon!"
Rich Reardin
Executive Producer
In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
August 21, 2015
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Rene Russell Offers Folk Rock With A Percussive Groove On Her Latest Album “Freeverse”
Having traveled the United States and being part of numerous city music scenes, Rene Russell’s music has elements of American roots genres spliced with a unique modern sound. During her travels, Russell built a wide resume that includes sharing the stage with legendary folk performers Indigo Girls, Michelle Malone, Top Chapin, and Danielle Howle. Released on New Year’s Day 2015, her latest album “Freeverse” is clearly designed with the express purpose of reaching music lovers of all genres on an emotional level.
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Rene Russell Inspires With “Freeverse”
Jim Dyer- Moultrie News 2/11/2015
Songwriting is a tricky business- and nobody knows it better than Rene Russell. After performing in the Low-country for more than two decades, Russell released her third album, Freeverse on Jan. 1. The work marks a critical turning point in Russell’s career and it’s worth giving a listen to.
Like so many songwriters, Rene’s career started out with the simple dream of playing music. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Rene realized she wanted to perform during her time at Columbia College. To make that dream a reality, she found herself living in Nashville for a summer after school.
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