Rene Russell- 12 string Guitar/Vocals - Gary Hewitt- Bass/Vocals
Rene Russell can handle almost any musical request. The singer/guitarist has nearly two decades worth of live performances under her belt, from Nashville, to Texas to Charleston. In recent years, she's won the adoration of local audiences with her technical proficiency on the 12-string, her versatility, and her warm singing style. She can make the transition from a U2 pop hit to an Eagles twanger to a Melissa Etheridge anthem with ease.
A native of Columbia, SC, she has lived in Atlanta, Austin, and San Diego, and shared the stage with artists such as; The Indigo Girls, Cravin' Melon, Danielle Howle, Michelle Malone, Tom Chapin, and Jennifer Nettles Band (better known as “Sugarland”) to name a few.
In the past she has been strictly a solo performer, but now, along with the solo performances, she is adding Gary Hewitt on electric bass and upright bass. Gary is a talented musician who has toured with many National Acts, including Gary Allen. He is originally from Los Angeles, and now resides in Charleston, SC.
Rene has recorded 2 independent albums and is looking forward to the 3rd.
You can find Rene Russell and Gary Hewitt every Friday at Morgan Creek Grill on the Isle of Palms.
“Rene Russell is powerful. Whether her voice is throbbing with emotion, growling, or seductively mesmerizing, it reaches out and grabs something—both vital and visceral.”
Denise LaRae – Alliance New, Ft.Worth, TX
“With pipes like Melissa Etheridge, a production style a la Sam Phillips/T. Bone Burnett, wistful, often ethereal songs, she deserves to be there. This CD is strong and memorable…”
Joe Mitchell – Austin Chronicle, Austin, TX
WORK HISTORY
Charleston, SC Greenville, Florence, SC
The Maproom Cactus Jack’s
Banana Cabana Blue Ridge Brewing Co.
Blind Tiger Tahoe South
11 Center St. RedBone Alley
Morgan Creek Grill Coffee Underground
Rooftop @ The Venue Inn
Shooter’s
Kaminsky’s
Los Hermanos – Clemson, SC
Cumberland’s Carolina Wings- Litchfield Beach
Marriotte- Palmetto Dunes – Hilton Head, SC Dempsey’s
Café 99
Wildwing-Downtown Charlotte, NC
South Beach Rest. – Hilton Head, SC
Patrick’s Pub Pewter Rose
Henry’s DownTown 300 East
5 Loaves Café Rodi
Ocean Song Cafe 6 String Café- Cary, NC
Joe’s Seafood Prism’s Bistro
Dutch Deli Trolley’s End
Necter Bourbon St. Station
Calder’s Pub Klondike’s- Boone, NC
Villa Sorrento –Banner Elk, NC
Savannah Joe’s – Boone, NC
Columbia, SC
Meritage Delaney’s Irish Pub
Mangia, Mangia Carolina Wings - Vista
Dockside at Lake Murray Decision’s
Hannah Janes Sundance Bar & Grill
Jillian’s Rhino Room
Roche Brothers Hemmingway’s
Blue Martini McCary’s
Steamer’s Alley Café
Jim Casey’s Harper’s
Red Bone Alley Jungle Jim’s
Pavlov’s Rockafella’s
Greenstreet’s Hunley’s Pub
Beaulah’s Blues Bar Group Therapy in 5 Points
Sharkey’s Mr. Friendly’s
Hampton’s Motor Supply Bistro
Corner Pocket Griff’s Restaurant
Hampton’s Seven-Eleven Club
New Brooklyn Tavern Carolina Wings – W.Cola
Rupert’s River City Café
Plato’s Yesterday’s Too
Fox N’ Hare Spaghetti Warehouse
Josh’s Terra
Nashville, TN Jacksonville, FLA
Audition- Nashville Star TV Show
The Blue Bird Café Beau’s Coral Reef Saloon
The 3rd Coast In Touch Saloon
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, LA San Diego, CA
Ruby Fruit Jungle The Pour House
Charlene’s Island Saloon
The Hide Away 25 East Street Cafe
Roseville Cafe
Hennessy’s
David’s Place
Kafana Coffee
Austin, San Antonio, Ft. Worth, Dallas, Texas
Maggie’s Maggie Mae’s Pub
The Oasis @ Lake Travis Lone Star Festival
Mozart’s Café Boomerz
The Pig & Whistle The Filling Station
Sam Hill @ Lake Travis Central Market Café
Ruta Maya Coffee Toulouse Tavern
Chicago House Chelsea St. Pubs
Hank’s Road House Cafezino
The Square Room The Saxon Pub
Antonio’s Marty McFly’s
Spaghetti Western
Atlanta, GA
Eddie’s Attic Trackside Tavern
Wildwing Café Buffalo’s
Good Ol’ Days Neighbor’s Pub
The Point Rascal’s
The Other Side Revolution
Star Bar Highlander
Oxford Books