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Nominated for  Independent  Album of the Year  - 2006!	1. Count On Me 2. Parts and Labor 3. Envy 4. Dog Dreams 5. Salt 6. We May Never Know 7. Hahu 8. In The Middle of the Fringe 9. Short Trip 10. Leaving 11. Bringing the Big Man Down 12. One Can Always Find Work as a Fool 13. D.B. Blues 14. Get On With It
Released August 2005 - Cats Up The Street Music   Salt is a bold new recording of richly penned songs that merge Woody Russell's distinctly soulful Americana with his deep respect for jazz and roots music. It clearly moves him toward recognition as one of only a handful of top-shelf tunesmiths whose work is undisputable as the one-of-a-kind magic that it is. Featuring the stellar steel guitar and Dobro playing of Danny Bennett and bassist extraordinaire, Tom Benton. A guest vocal appearance by Megan Melara fills out this genuinely talented cast of Austin based musicians.  Read the in-depth "Liner Notes" here Produced by Woody Russell Recorded in 2005 at Itty Bitty Studio – Austin, TX Engineered and mixed by Woody Russell Mastered by Jim Wilson at Yes Mastering – Austin, TX Cover art by Woody Russell,  Jeanne Wilson Cover photo by John Fraser Woody Russell - Vocals, Resolectric, acoustic and electric guitars, guitar synth, keyboards, percussion, harmonica, loops Danny Bennett - Lap steel guitar, dobro Tom Benton - Upright bass  Megan Melara - Vocals The Itty Bitty Horns arranged by Woody Russell
	1. Not Lay Down and Die 2.  Star Girl 3. Been So Good To Me.com 4. Gone 5. Time To Go 6. We Called It Saturday Night 7. You've Got Me Wrong 8. No Experience 9. Lone Man's Road 10.  Modern Times 11. The Skin I'm In 12. The Last Thing I Expected
Released February 2002 - Cats Up The Street Music   Time To Go further explores WR's diverse sound. Russell and longtime bandmates, Dan Frank and James Burkman offer 12 captivating tunes that push the envelope of the folk-rock/Americana  genre. This CD represents a final recording session for the trio; perhaps the title suggesting a shift in Russell's musical direction shortly after its release. The songs on this album move smoothly from rockin’ Delta slide guitar riffs and gritty vocals to somber storytelling ballads. On several tracks Woody's custom “Resolectric” guitar kicks up a wicked "banjo on steroids"  tone that is a distinctly powerful presence on this CD. Produced by Woody Russell Recorded in 2001 at Hush Studios – Seattle, WA  Engineered and mixed by Woody Russell Mixed at Itty-Bitty Studio – Seattle, WA Mastered by Mark Guenther at Seattle Disc Mastering – Seattle, WA Cover art by Jeanne Wilson Woody Russell - Vocals, Resolectric, acoustic and electric guitars, guitar synth, percussion James Burkman - Bass, background vocals Dan Frank - Drums, percussion
	1. One Too Many, One Too Far 2. Wishful Thinking 3. Done Deal 4. Leave It Alone 5. Something Other Than Love 6. Until Now 7. As Simple As That 8. A Dozen Ways
Released August 1996 - Cats Up The Street Music   ...as simple as that, is Russell's 1996 debut release. It represents this particular trio's first recording effort as a cohesive band under the guidance of WR. It was a substantial breakaway from Russell's previous work with rock bands and eclectic, experimental recording projects. On this CD, tales of bittersweet relationships and reflections on times past are woven into a colorful collection of earthy songs.  WR reveals his "cinematic" lyrical gift as scenes of rural Americana are played out to the sounds of a mostly acoustic setting. Cello and oboe complement a few tracks, bringing the "ethereal" vibe to the mix.  Produced by Woody Russell and Dan Frank Recorded in 1996 at Mosi Studios – Redmond, WA  Engineered and mixed by Lee Silberkleit Mastered by Ross Nyberg at Disc Master – Issaquah, WA Cover art by Kai Schwarz Woody Russell - Vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and percussion Dan Frank - Drums and percussion James Burkman - Bass, space-bass and backing vocals Guest vocalist:  Michelle Molner  *The photo is WR's father, Keith. Just a kid and his dog on the farm.
	Track 5 is a live performance of  "We May Never Know".
Released November 2006 Live at the bugle boy - vol. 1 is the first commercially available CD to offer a live WR recording. His band features the addition of Steve Miller on tenor sax for a stunning rendition of "We May Never Know". The CD contains cuts from many nationally recognized and Texas regional acts. Sloan Wainwright, Carolyn Wonderland, A.J. Croce and Ruthie Foster are highlighted among the 18 tracks of live music. Recorded in La Grange, Texas, at the beautiful Bugle Boy, this is the debut release from this exceptional concert venue.  Produced by Lane Gosnay and Wayne Penello Recorded in 2006 at The Bugle Boy – La Grange, TX  Engineered, mixed and mastered by Pete Sengler Compiled by Dawn Darilek Cover art by Dawn Darilek and Jeanna Goodrich Track 5: We May Never Know Woody Russell - Vocals, Resolectric guitar Danny Bennett - Lap steel guitar Tom Benton - Upright bass Steve Miller - Tenor sax
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