NEW SINGLE: "The Skin I'm In" Featured in a performance on the debut episode of the CW Network's, "Troubadour, TX" (in a significantly edited version), this new recording of "The Skin I'm In" reveals the funky, soulful energy which has developed over a decade of performing the song live. The personal and uplifting lyric is one that receives a lot of feedback from listeners and Russell's intense performance on this recording is reason enough to understand why this particular song is so popular among WR fans. Originally released on 2001's, "Time To Go", this new single is a substantial update; a dramatic variation of the song as compared to the previous recording.
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CUTS Music Group 1011-1
Produced by Woody Russell
Recorded in Sept. 2011 at Green Shoe Studio - Austin, Texas
Woody Russell - gtr, vocals, organ, loops
Jose Ruiz - diatonic and chromatic harmonicas
Brady Muckelroy - bass
Doug Marcis - drums
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Up Against It - 2010 CD
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A vibrant blues/soul outing, Up Against It, is Woody Russell's long-awaited new album on the CUTS Music Group label and a testimony to his long held passion for the blues. Across nine tracks the recording highlights his incisive guitar chops in a way that no previous release of his has and brings new meaning to the term "contemporary blues". But, in addition to the stinging fret-board firepower, Woody's vocals pour on the soul and remind us that he absolutely means every phrase, every word. "Up Against It" celebrates, aches, rocks and soothes; his most thoroughly potent recording to date. Here's proof that modern blues is alive and well, and in good hands; not just because he can pull it off, but because - as Woody himself has stated - it's his "only way forward".
Woody Russell- guitars, vocals, bass, organ, drum programming
Featuring:
Jose Ruiz - harmonicas
Doug Marcis - drums
CUTS Music Group 0710-4
Produced by Woody Russell
Recorded in 2009/2010 at Green Shoe Studio - Austin, Texas
Mastering by Marc Guenther at Seattle Disc Mastering
Photography by Manuel Nauta (www.studionauta.com)
Cover art design by Woody Russell
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That's Just The Way My Wheels Roll - Woody Russell - hf2
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They Won't Know What Hit Them - Woody Russell - hf2
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Under My Door - Woody Russell - hf2
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The Right Side Of The Grass - Woody Russell - hf2
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Moonshine (For My Wounded Heart) - Woody Russell - hf2
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Don't Bring It Home - Woody Russell - hf2
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The Things We Do - Woody Russell - hf2
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Between Nowhere And Goodbye - Woody Russell - hf2
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"Up Against It" T-Shirt
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Limited edition, "Up Against It" t-shirt featuring a bold silkscreened graphic created from the cover art photography of WR by Manuel Nauta.
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Salt - 2005 CD - SOLD OUT
$11.49
A bold album of richly penned songs that merge Woody Russell's distinctly soulful Americana with his deep respect for jazz and roots music. Nominated for IMA "Album of the Year" in '06, it clearly moves him toward recognition as one of only a handful of top-shelf, one-of-a-kind songwriters and guitarists. 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. 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
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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 - Toronto
Lyrics included in liner notes
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Salt - Mp3 Album and Select Singles (128 kbps)
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Time To Go further explores WR's diverse sound. Russell and longtime Seattle band-mates, Dan Frank and James Burkman recorded 12 captivating tunes that push the envelope of the roots-rock/Americana genre. This CD represents a final recording session for the trio; the title perhaps suggesting a shift in Woody's musical direction shortly after its release. The songs on this album move smoothly from rockin’ slide guitar riffs and gritty vocals to somber storytelling ballads. On several tracks his custom “Resolectric” guitar kicks up a wicked "banjo on steroids" tone that is a distinctly powerful presence on this CD.
Woody Russell - Vocals, Resolectric, acoustic and electric guitars, guitar synth, percussion
James Burkman - Bass, background vocals
Dan Frank - Drums, percussion
Cats Up The Street Music 2001
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
...as simple as that is Russell's 1996 debut release. It represents this particular trio's first recording effort as a cohesive band led by Woody. It was a substantial breakaway from Russell's previous work with rock bands and various other recording projects. On this debut album, 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 with cello and oboe complementing a few tracks.
Woody Russell - Vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and percussion
Dan Frank - Drums and percussion
James Burkman - Bass, space-bass and backing vocals
Michelle Molner - background vocals
Cats Up The Street Music 1996
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
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