Rhythm guitar, Leslie effect, vocals, booking, etc.
Aaron Miller
Maybe seen on occasion, to play each of our parts better than we can!!
Influences
Jimmy Vaughn - Ray Charles - Louie Jordan - Fabulous Thunderbirds - ZZ Top - a lifetime of Blues
Sounds Like
We have a distinctively unique sound. Russell's original tunes are cleverly written and are Blues with a jazzy feel. When we do play standards we tend to change up the chord progressions a bit, so your feet will be tappin'. Don't get this wrong, we do play straight up Blues, Chicago Blues and can jump like a West Coast shaker, so check us out!!
Russell Miller is a unique Bluesman, combining captivating lyrics and an unmistakable sound in his guitar playing. This last release, Original Blues, is a mixture of previously released originals, remastered and a few new tunes that demonstrate Russell's range, as a songwriter, vocalist and guitar player.
"He doesn't sound like anyone else" is a comment often heard from Central Illinois blues fans. "Almost every other guitar player sounds like..." they continue. That is a true compliment to a Bluesman, and after you give this disc a spin, you'll agree. A fine mix of original tunes that are definitely Blues, but run through the chord changes a little differently, making it a more stimulating rhythm line to compliment the well crafted songs. A real Tunesmith at work!!
Russell wields his Telecaster like the pro he has become over the last 30 years of playing. He can emulate many different guitar players, but prefers to present his personal arsnel of licks with a mix of ferocity, tenacity and delicate, soulful touch.
Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records says, "(his) guitar playing is fluid and confident" and "6V6 is a rare blues band that actually plays the blues."
Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro noted, "These guys know the blues as well as they know their tubes."
Brian Wilkinson's review said, "Russell plays tasteful, fluid, notes well-placed, blues guitar, playing within the context of the combo, rather than using the guitar to dominate it."
The Blues has a strong history in Central Illinois and 6V6 represents the continuation of that tradition, as competitors in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2003 & 2006. Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine featured Russell and son Aaron, in their Family Reunion edition.
Russell Miller & 6V6 is a Room Recording Artist. Bookings, promotions, and marketing questions? Contact Randy Hoffman 309/531-2533 or email rd.hoffman@verizon.net CD's and downloads available at cdbaby.com/cd/6v64 or the link on this page. Don't forget to check out our Sonicbid EPK.
hey 6v6, great show saturday nite! had forgot just how much i liked the blues! will definately have to check you out again! was great catching up with ya, russell! families should get together...talk atcha later!! your cuz, becki
Thanks for add fellas. Come on out to The Cowboy Monkey Blues Jam on July 2nd hosted by The Sugar Prophets. Get your 4th of July weekend started right on Thursday night!
hey, russell and gang, thanks for the add! russell, i'm a cousin. robert ruperts daughter, becki. sorry to hear about your mother...she was a wonderful lady! i see you guys will be playing at fat fish on the 27th of june? i will have to stop by and say hello...talk atcha later!
Hi Russell, Yes, the 6V6!!! Thanks for the kind request, glad to meet you all. I enjoyed listening to your set,,,,very nice work! I'd love to help you with your GAS problem,, as you know there is only temperary relief however, Please stop by and say hello, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks, Shannon Keep your amp Trimmed And Burnin
We've recently released a Hawkeye DVD, "Hawkeye Live In Concert." The DVD consists of two 55-minute concerts filmed in 2005 and 2006. The DVD is now available at; www. HawkeyeHerman. com
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