The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Queen, Jeff Lynn, Jimi Hendrix, U2, Aerosmith, Janis Joplin, Albert King, Freddie King and B.B. King, Supertramp, Genesis, Phil Collins, The Allman Brothers, Billy Joel, The Meters, Nirvana, J.S. Bach, James Brown, Eric Clapton, Santana, Tommy Bolin, Janis Joplin, The Band, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Elton John, Heart, The Police, Beethoven, Todd Rundgren, The Eagles, Isaac Stern, Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Blake Thompson, Utopia, Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, Foreigner, Oasis, Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Meatloaf, Jackson 5, Tom Petty, Jet, Buddy Guy, Steve Miller Band, Lynrd Skynrd, The Who, Fountains of Wayne, Jellyfish, Hoobastank, Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, Led Zeppelin, Avril Lavigne, Fastball, Ben Folds, Gavin DeGraw, No Doubt-- if it's good, we like.
Sounds Like
Beatles-lovin-dave grohl drum-diggin-nirvana-meets-janis-meets-alannis-meets-foo-meets-more rockin heart-meets-jet-meets-sheryl crow-meets-classicrockmodernrock with true Rock Violin ala Hendrix/Stevie Ray/David Gilmour/John Lennon/Kurt Cobain......
Listen and decide for yourself
Kate with Blake - "Here Comes The Sun"
************************************************************************** You can also listen to Kate playing violin on "Trail of Tears" (also w/James Gurley of BBHC) and "Heavning" -- 2 tracks by Dave Getz (of BBHC) on myspace.com/davegetz...
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*************Blowing minds everywhere with her own brand of lead rock electric 5-string violin, Kate Russo is influenced by blues/rock guitar legends. The recipient of a NEA grant, Concertmaster of the NEC Youth Symphony with international classical tours and an alumnus of New England Conservatory of Music, Russo has toured the US, Europe and Asia with her own brand of original rock.
Starting out as a multi-instrumentalist, with emphasis on classical violin at New England Conservatory, Kate began writing and rocking at 16. With enthusiastic reviews from Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Post and others in original bands like the award-winning Boccherini Ensemble, Jon Found Kate, Bit O' Jane and The Elliots, her playing styles and songwriting grew and blossomed. Russo, who also plays piano, sax and guitar, has shared the stage with classic rock, pop and blues artists as well as contemporary well-known international acts, touring and recording around the country and abroad.
Modern rock with a retro feel creates a sound that is both familiar and distinctive: catchy, hook-filled songs are peppered with blues, rock, pop, punk and even classical influences-- and feature soaring melodies, tight harmonies and a heartfelt sincerity.
Memorable songs, energy, vocals and the one-of-a-kind violin solos that have been transfixing listeners everywhere show this unique and multi-talented artist has an incredible sound all her own.
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PERFORMANCES WITH:
The Gin Blossoms, Clyde Stubblefield ("original funky drummer" of the James Brown Band), Big Brother & The Holding Company, Rick Danko, The Band, Savoy Brown, Lonnie Mack, Vassar Clemens, James Cotton, Van Morrison, Gavin DeGraw, Medeski, Martin & Wood and others
*OPENINGS FOR:
Edwin McCain, Cake, Sugar Ray; Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, The Samples, David Crosby, Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Derek Trucks Band, Delbert McClinton, Leo Kottke, Boney James, The Zombies, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Leslie West + Corky Lang and others
*NTL. TV:
Late Night With Conan O'Brien with Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks (NBC)
*PERFORMANCES AT:
Woodstock '94 in Bethel (25th Anniversary), NYC's Bottom Line, CBGB's, The Bitter End, Brownies, Mercury Lounge- NYC
Clubs/Festivals/Concert Halls across US and in Canada including Markham Theatre, Ontario -
Rock n Roll Marathon- San Diego and Phoenix -
House Of Blues, LA - Shank Hall, Milwaukee - Red River Opera House, Bash on Ash, Tempe, AZ - Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix - Smith Opera House, Geneva, NY - Jordan Hall, Boston – Philadelphia Museum Of Art
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HELLO KATE, SMILE AND TAKE A DEEP BREATH :) THEN START ALL OVER AGAIN!! HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY AND DONT LET ANYTHING STOP THAT FROM HAPPENING : ) CHEERS !! PS::MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING MARRIED THIS SATURDAY IN MONROE,MICHIGAN ( : HALLOWEEN NITE : ) SPOOKY,LOL!! ♥ DADS LITTLE GIRL ♥IS GETTING MARRIED OCT.31 2009 MY YOUNGEST BABY, THATS EMMA JEANS MOM 19 MONTHS OLD XOXO STEVEN
THANK YOU KATE,YOU ARE TRUELY A GREAT FRIEND & ITS AN HONOR TO HAVE YOU AS MY FRIEND!!HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND AND HOPE YOUR MUSIC HELPS YOUNG MINDS TO OVERCOME THE DRUGS,GANGS & JUST TO GET THROUGH THOSE TEEN AGE YEARS. YOU KNOW WE ALL FACED THEM & SURVIVED,BUT LOST A FEW , RIP TO THOSE WHO DIDNT! MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS YOU WITH YOUR MUSIC , HEALTH & FAMILY , AS GOD DID TO ME !! XOXO MR.LIMO AKA STEVEN F. ♥ SMILE,LIFE IS TO SHORT !! ♥ LANIE @ HER FUNNY SIDE,LOL!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL & SAFE LABOR DAY WEEKEND MY FRIEND!!THINK ABOUT ARE TROOPS ALL OVER THE WORLD KEEPING US SAFE, SO WE CAN HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!XOXO,MR.LIMO
As a truck drivin fool in the 60's and 70's ...i was blessed to be around DANK... and soulmate richard manuel.. as well.. THEY were the SPICE of THE BAND ... LEVON & ROBBIE .. were working genius' in the make-up .. GARTH ...was mellow and always noodlin.. on something .. THE power shift at the end .. near the filming of THE LAST WALTZ...and tension between R & G........was great .. R ..(my opinion) wanted to work in movies.. L wanted to continue working w DYLAN .. R got his wish in a way by creating a beautiful soundtrack for a NATIVE AMERICAN FILM .. RICARD PASSED .. afterDANK was free -- i believe .. he was the happiest ,, i didnt stay in touch .. but followed his progress 'till the end .. .. way to soon .!!. OH WELL ............I GUESS PARADISE 'taint so bad .. when JESUS calls out your name ~~~!!~~~
lets stay in touch .. i still drive for my own company .. do gigs .. mostly regional out of MINNEAPOLIS .. I'll pray for u ..
Lil' SIS - I miss you sooooo much !!! I'm so happy you guys are rocking the East Coast. I can't tell you how much I want to come home to visit and rock out with you all. Give hugs and kisses to the family. When the dust settles from all my bad luck, I'll celebrate by heading to Blue Crab country and good music :) :)
HEY KATE,HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED!!AMERICA IS A GREAT PLACE IN THE WORLD,I KNOW AS A YOUNG BOY ONCE MYSELF,LOL!!XOXO,MR.LIMO
♥ DADS LITTLE GIRL ♥IS GETTING MARRIED OCT.31 2009 MY YOUNGEST BABY,
HOPE YOUR HAVE A WONDERFUL SUNDAY!!
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