Jimmy Rogers, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Ferlin Husky, Hank Snow, Hank Thompson, & Little Jimmy Dickens; mucho-mucho thanks to Faron Young & Bill Haley & Johnny Cash, and that night sitting on a hotel room floor playing old gospel songs with a disheveled kid with the strange name of Elvis. Then the influences of Woodie Guthrie, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry & Little Richard. Oh yeah, and Mario Lanza, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee and Judy Garland (strange, but true). Oh yeah 2 ... Liberace -- they dragged me kicking and screaming to meet him, but what a lesson in showmanship. And, most importantly, a bunch of local musicians who played the local country bars when I was a widdle kid -- and my mom used to sneak me in the back doors so I could watch them play. And my life-long friend Chubby Checker who encouraged me back when I was a teenager that I might be successful in the music business. There's more, but this is too long already.
“This cat is good …”
-- Chet Atkins
"One of the earliest innovators of the country/folk/pop synergy …”
-- Giant Gene Arnold, DJ Hall of Fame
“One hell-of-a song writer.”
-- John Madara, award-winning songwriter/producer
“It ain’t quite country or folk, and it sure isn’t Rock ‘n Roll or Pop. I guess it’s just Russ Edwards … captivating and original musical storyteller.”
-- College newspaper
"... an emotional performer …”
-- Rob Lincoln, Philadelphia Songwriters Alliance
Russ has recorded for Scenic Records, Cameo/Parkway, Decca, and Musicor. He has written, co-written and produced with and for a number of artists and record labels.
After a long illness resulting from an auto accident, Russ started playing music again about three years ago.
Russ, gonna miss the place this summer. Just gave my tambourines an overhaul now Jack and I won't be there Wed. Have a good Summer. See you in September ( wow that's a song isn't it? ) Janet
our new album, "best excuses", has been uploaded on www.yearlongday.com. thank you for patiently waiting to hear it, and stay tuned for the official cd release!
(Now that my My Space seems to be working) Wanted to thank you for the spot in the May 2 show. No gigs for 40 + years, then 2 in a week. Janet's first 2 ever & she played drums. My friend Dr. Pat - on bass - was very impressed with everything about the Auction House. I appreciate the kind words even when I butcher a song on a Wednesday night. See you on the 27th. CC
Great concert Sat. night! It takes alot to entertain for 2 hours with your own material, and you definetly did that. I could see how deeply touched you were when everyone stood up and clapped at the end, it was great. We really dug it!
RUSS! Happy new year! How have you / Trif been since I saw y'all at Godfrey Daniels last year? HI y'all, I'm now playing with Larry Broido (Robert Hazard's former lead guitarist) - looking forward to playing for y'all - Best, Chuck
Hey Russ, see you tomorrow (Wednesday) night. The lost rehearsal tapes are at the studio & being worked on. Hope to have ready for "human ears" by mid February. Very exciting stuff. Nuff said!
Janet & I want to wish you & yours a healthy, happy, & safe holiday season. Already missing the Auction House (what am I supposed to do on Wednesday evenings?). I hear that the "lost" CC Jackson Band rehearsal tapes have been found. The legend continues. Jack
Big nite coming up! The debut of the Chuck Schaeffer Trio: Sat 1/16/2009 10:00 PM Fergie’s Pub (a Kat / Tunes2ya must see)! 1214 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA 19107
Co-bill with the Jim Stanson Band - going to be a great nite!
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