Tom russell is a renowned musician and painter whose work reflects both a life as a world traveller and his years spent immersing himself in the culture of the desert southwest. Clair winery in las cruces on september 23 and the jean cocteau theater in santa fe on september 24. If youve ever wanted to see tom russell in concert, now is your chance. His recent works include two books from bangtail press. His work was first featured on his record covers, until the demand from music and art fans prompted russell to offer his art for sale in galleries. Tom russell tour dates 2020 2021 tom russell is currently touring across 2 countries and has 9 upcoming concerts. The tom russell tour is coming to phoenix, az and youve got the chance to get the best tickets in town. Their next tour date is friday, june 5th at the soiled dove underground in denver, co. Neighborhood theatre tom russell tickets neighborhood. I was the first visitor to the house in may wonderful museum i remember the cmr museum when it was only. Find tom russell discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Any questions about the tom russell catalogue can be addressed to.
The nights too long lucinda williams acrylic on canvas 16. Jul 17, 20 tom russell and a case of restless curiosity tom russell has a new album out with the norwegian wind ensemble. Russells art is represented by the rainbow man in santa fe and artbeatgallery in eldorado artbeat. Producer, vocals, acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, harp echo, organ hammond b3, electric guitar harold lamm, art direction, design tom russell notes foldout digipak sleeve. Seatgeek is the best way to browse, find, and buy tom russell tickets. Combining careers as a country songwriter, producer and artist, crowell rose to fame in the 80s as an influential figure in nashvilles new breed of country traditionalists, along with emmylou harris, in whose hot band he worked for three years, rosanne cash, and fellow songwriters such as guy clark.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Books by tom russell author of the godfather of rock. Tom russell, the internationally acclaimed songwriter, has been painting professionally since 2003. Republic boot co is proud to partner with tom russell and carry some of his unique art in our store. His decision here to issue a recording of half originalscowrites and half covers, three of which are basically epitaphs including one of questionable taste, is just the beginning of what makes it problematic. Tom russells most popular book is the godfather of rock. For the recording engineer, please use tom russell 2. We dont get to see tom russell phoenix every day so get your rhythm room seats now. Matisse, pop art, georges braque, art brut, art walk, art database, art.
After the war, russell moved to shawnee, earned his masters in fine arts from the kansas city art institute and then became an instructor at the school for 16 years. What we have here is another good, solid album of immaculatelycrafted songs from one of americas greatest troubadour poets. Tom russell and a case of restless curiosity telegraph. Russells previous album of new original material was the 2015 folk opera that thom jurek of hailed as toms masterpiece, the rose of roscrae. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Jul 14, 2015 it was also in england that russell met and married his first wife, monica. Tom russell tour dates and concert tickets eventful. His paintings now hang in private collections, five. A retrospective of paintings and sculpture the charles m. Handmade boots pair well with his handmade music and art. Singer songwriter, painter, essayist tom russell has recorded 35 highly acclaimed records, and published six books including a book on his art, a book of his songs, and a book. Explore books by tom russell with our selection at.
Tom russell tickets tom russell tour dates 20202021. Tom russell tour dates will be displayed below for any announced 20202021 tom russell tour dates. Browse tom russell tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. He has published a book of songwriting quotes coedited with sylvia tyson, a detective novel in scandinavia, and a book of letters with charles bukowski. What our visitors are saying about their experience. Apr 1, 2020 explore richardwald7s board tom russell paintings, followed by 251. Singersongwriter, painter, essayist tom russell is annoyingly talented and has recorded 35. These gentlemen are coming on tour with us in ireland along with luke kelly. Tom russell these gentlemen are coming on tour with us. Dec 17, 2018 american troubadour tom russell, regarded as one of the finest songwriters of his generation, returns with october in the railroad earth on march 15 via proper records the new studio album comprises ten original tom russell songs, including the title track from the irish film small engine repair and features bill kirchen on lead electric guitar, eliza gilkyson on backing vocals and the. It would be easy to say that tom russells new album folk hotel frontera records is a tribute to the greenwich village folk music scene of the 60s, and let it go at that, except this album. Modern art has to be the most confounding recording in tom russell s catalog.
Evening offering by tom russell tom russell, folk art, toms, comic books. He designed the incredible folk hotel cd and book package. Lang, ramblin jack elliott, ian tyson, iris dement, joe ely, and a hundred. Later on, tom russell published the extremely popular album box of visions which is. Russells published art book, blue horse red desert, the art of tom russell, with its opening essay paint and blood, chronicles his journey from the war torn nigeria of 1969, through the early years of his music career, to his realization that he had no choice but to write, make music and paint. Russell center series on art and photography of the american west by joan carpenter troccoli, lewis i. Tom russell is the author of the godfather of rock 4. Tom russell establishes instant rapport with his audience, and soon the concert feels more like a roomful of friends listening to one of them perform.
In addition to his music, russell is also a painter and author. Tom russell has 52 books on goodreads with 227 ratings. Tom russells latest recording of original compositions, october in the. Tom russell is known as one of the most compelling performers in the world, and is recognized as a master american lyricist. Singer songwriter, painter, essayist tom russell has recorded 35 highly acclaimed records and published five books. Tom russell at nevada museum of art, reno, nv, usa. A thread runs through its songs, a zigzagging but determinedly solid line that connects the perilous bordertown of juarez, mexico to the real and faux glitz of l.
Tom russell rhythm room tickets always go fast, so dont drag your feet. Singersongwriter, painter, and essayist tom russell has been called the best songwriter of the generation following bob dylan. Tom russell books list of books by author tom russell. And beer and wine new tom russell artfor the next book project. The new studio album comprises ten original tom russell songs, including the title track from the irish film small engine repair and features bill kirchen on lead electric guitar, eliza gilkyson on backing. Tom russells latest recording of original compositions, october in the railroad earth, is set for cd and vinyl release march 15, 2019, on frontera records in. Named the top folk album of 2015 by mojo magazine, roscrae was also lauded as maybe the most important americana record of all time by uk folk. Tom russell is a master storyteller and mesabi, his new release for proper records, corrals some of the acclaimed singersongwriters most compelling tales to date. Find information about purchasing tickets and cds at. Tom russells podcast from god knows where on apple podcasts. From the afterword tom is one of the great renaissance men of our times.
His career stretches back to the early 1970s, his songs have. Blue horsered desert was published by bangtail press in september 2011. Abuse will result in loss of messaging privileges or account removal. Singersongwriter, painter and essayist russell has released 35 highly acclaimed albums and published six books, including a book on his art, a book of his songs and a fivesta. And now, with 120 songs, russell presents his firstever collection of lyrics, handpicked and individually introduced, and complemented by a set of his original woodcut illustrations. Lang, ramblin jack elliott, ian tyson, iris dement, joe ely, and a. Russell is also an established painter represented by yard dog folk art in austin.
The records tone of gruff nostalgia is set straight away by opening track up in the old hotel, which hymns new yorks chelsea hotel in its bohemian heyday of the 1950s and 1960s. Tom russell leads a beat tour of city lights in san francisco. American treasure tom russell comes to bakersfield music. Their next tour date is at eddies attic in decatur, after that theyll be at neighborhood theatre in charlotte. Tom russell art original artwork and prints for sale. Message tom russell tom russell has disabled new messages. Tom russell brings his october in the railroad earth album release tour to sutter creek theatre, 7 p. John also is a fine graphic artist, with his own company, and a filmmaker.
Critically acclaimed for years over about a dozen releases, some have gone as far as to label russell. Join songkick to track tom russell and get concert alerts when they play near you. It was also in england that russell met and married his first wife, monica. Tom russell us singersongwriter tom russell truss tom russell electronic music producer from the uk mar 11 2020. Thomas george tom russell born march 5, 19471948 is an american singersongwriter. The podcast will feature notes from his tour and discussion of his music and art, seen through songs that capture the essence of america. Modern art has to be the most confounding recording in tom russells catalog. I was in awe the fella who watches over the house was awesome. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Blodsport a crime novel published by aschehoug, norway. I just released the ballad of western expressionism, a book of my art. The godfather of rock presents his unique insight into the rock scene through the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and beyond with hundreds of anecdotes and exclusive photos this is a must have read. Tom russell concert tickets and tour dates seatgeek. An early version of this painting appears in the folk hotel lyric book chelsea.
Tom russells latest recording of original compositions, october in the railroad earth, is set for cd and vinyl release march 15, 2019, on. Dec 19, 2018 russell describes the songs and sound as. Tom russell has always, first and foremost, been a writer. Thomas george tom russell is an american singersongwriter. The song home before dark quickly became a fan favorite and made tom russell one of the most popular acts at that moment. Tom russell came on the pop rock scene with the appearance of the album road to bayamon released on november 30, 1988. That he is a songwriter of epic proportion there can be no doubt. Tom russell tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. His work was first featured on his record covers, until the. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by tom russell on iheartradio. Tom russell songs have been recorded by johnny cash, doug sahm, nanci griffith, k. See all books authored by tom russell, including 120 songs, and blue horse, red desert.
Russells published art book, blue horse red desert, the art of tom russell, with its opening essay paint and blood, chronicles his journey from the war torn nigeria of 1969, through the early years of his music career, to his realization that he had. In 2016 a new book of tom russell essays was published. Browse the above listings of tom russell tickets to find a show you would like to attend. Once you find the perfect date and show time, click on the button on the right hand side. Russell s previous album of new original material was the 2015 folk opera that thom jurek of hailed as tom s masterpiece, the rose of roscrae. Relevant business enquiries only be sure your message respects this users preferences.