Starting in dance and theatre bands, Russell decided to take a different path working with artists that were serious about record deals. Working with many bands including:
- Vibraphone
- Johnny Panic and The Bible of Dreams
- The Sect
- Blackman Brothers Big Band.
- The Mumma Josie Band
- Funky Button
- The Dharmas
- Steadman & many more.
Having built up professional experince he was asked to join Midge Ure on the "Breathe" tour in 1997. This entailed playing stadiums, numerous television shows around Europe and playing those famous drum hits on "Vienna". This tour was a great success and he has continued to join Midge on many other tours and shows.
Russell was also asked to work with Barbara Dickson. This required a lighter touch and was a welcome change of direction. The rehearsals went very well and after a successful tour he continues to join her on live sessions and more shows.
Russell continues to work with Steadman, now based in Los Angeles, contributing percussion and drum parts over the internet.
He also recently joined Brit Award winner Blair Mackichan for many live shows.
Perfomances:
Glastonbury (televised)Pheonix
Heineken
The Big Gig, Cardiff (televised)
Murphys University tours, UK
SxSW Austin, Texas
Viper Room, LA
Mercury Lounge, NYC
Summerfest, Milwalkee
Live to Air sessions at Radio One, GLR, Capital and many regional stations.
Kloften Festival, Denmark
Womad Festivals: Sicely, Singapore, Gran Canaria (all televised)
Live Rooms, Tokyo
Rock Kingdom Festival, Switzerland (televised)
Stars for Free, Germany (televised)
Donna Fest, Austria (televised)
Radio 1, Johnny Walker live session.
Recording:
Real WorldCNRS Chipping Norton
Greenhouse London
ElevenStudios, LA
S.I.R, LA
TV:
TOTP2Chart Show
Big Breakfast
CITV
Live TV
Trouble Television
Red Ronnies Show, Italy
London Calling, Japan
Charmed
Smallville
Sharon Osbourne show
Craig Kilburn show
American Dreams (as Dave Clark 5)
Live Gig broadcasts:
Italy
Spain
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
and the UK
Links:
SteadmanMidge Ure
Barbara Dickson