A woman approached me after a concert earlier this year and simply stated the following: "I just want to thank you for being a musician. I must not be an easy job and I want you to know that I'm grateful for what you do." Her words stopped me in my tracks, literally and figuratively. 2012 was a that kind of year, and for that, I'm so grateful, in return, for all of the good people - you - who have shown such sincere support of my music. Whether it's at concerts, online, or via email... thank …

Being a songwriter, a professional musician, is a life of uncertainty, questioning and mystery. It's not the average day gig. There is no map, no formula, that clearly defines the next move. Assuming a sense of direction is about the best one can hope for. I suspect it's different for every composer, but that's the way I know it. I do, however, appreciate the opportunity to redefine the edges and grow beyond my own definition of self. Nonetheless, it's a process that resonates strongly with that …

I was asked to discuss my take on the Troubadour, TX subtext, "The Music, The Passion, The Journey" in 200 words or less. Of course, I couldn't be that brief so it was edited for the primary post and then reposted on their blog in full. Thought I might share it with you here, as well. My music has always been an extension of the love I have for many diverse musical forms; from the blues and rock that I grew up with, to the jazz, soul and country music that came into my life as a developing …

Texas musician gets his shot at national television audience in a “Docu-Reality” show set to air in more than 140 U.S. markets (Austin, Texas – Sept. 19th, 2011) Austin based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Woody Russell, has been a busy man throughout his two decade long career. But, for the past year, he's been working harder than ever following the release of his latest album, Up Against It . Requests for interviews and garnering the attention of national press with a glowing …

Since I rarely post blog updates, I thought it might be a good thing to share a quick blog link to the new TV series I've been selected to be a part of. They've already begun filming my work for the 22 part documentary which begins airing in September on the CW Network in the US, as well as, in parts of Europe. 

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"Troubadour TX" TV Series