Todd Rusch plays a mellow, psychedelic blend of earthy, organic music. Ethereal, understated vocals ride alongside rich acoustic guitars and classic yet fresh lead lines. A mystical transcendental journey.
The Austin Chronicle review stated, "Rusch uses spooky tones similiar to Chris Rhea or the Church to paint a somber and introspective backdrop, which suits the lyrics here just fine...Rusch's love of nature and gentle disdain for the trappings of a greed-driven society inform and enhance the carefully flowing poetics that infuse his songs."
";
Dear Todd, I have a picture slide full of laughter and snow up for you and all the beautiful souls like yours who have helped Julien and I experience the beauty of New Mexico... much thanks again and again... xoxox delphine
Todd, Gotta say it again. I am so enthralled by your beautiful music. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. May light and peace flow thru you and yours...
Todd,
As always, your music moves my soul. Just played the great "Sign post" album. Your music has always been and will always be a breath of fresh air. Can't wait for the new album...
Your pal, Dean
1. SA Indie Fest
Multiple locations, March 7-13, Saindie.com
2. Jazz'SAlive
Travis Park, September 15-16,
Saparksfoundation.org/jazzalive.html
3. Bob Marley Festival
Tired of seeing San Antonio languish in the long shadow of SXSW, Delphine Gunning and Robin Lambaria created SA Indie Fest. The week-long celebration of underground music gave San Antonians a chance to see 150 up-and-coming artists without breaking the bank on a SXSW wristband.
2nd one (which happens to be in the front page!!!):
Saustex Media impresario and local punk legend Jeff Smith recently made the valid point that for all the sadness accompanying the 2005 murder of Taco Land owner Ram Ayala, the tragic loss spurred the music community to develop.
The brutal circumstances surrounding Ayala's death merely drove home the point that the local music scene could never go back, could never again have the kind of nurturing environment that Taco Land provided. The only recourse was for musicians to fend for themselves, and as Smith argues, to work a bit harder to connect.
In SA's second post-Taco-Land year, we saw evidence of such resourcefulness in a variety of places. Delphine Gunning, owner of singer-songwriter haven the Red Room, moved her establishment to North Broadway's Taco Garage, and proceeded to create a San Antonio answer to SXSW with the seven-day SA Indie Fest. The event brought 150 under-the-radar performers to three locations and provided echoes of SXSW circa 1987, before it became a cold, efficient, tourist-attracting, money-making machine.
I could not be happier!!!!!
A year of hard work does pay off!!!
Keep strong, no matter what, never never never give up your dream!! Change can be made!!!
Can't help but thinking of you playing SXSA! Loved your music so much...missing it...
will be awesome...please think about it...check out my 1st friend...
be well,
d
Hope life is treating you and Kim wonderfully!!!
Thanks for your little present Todd!!! It was really appreciate...
i sure hope to see you play again...anywhere!!!
much love to the both of you,
delphine
Hey Todd! Hope you and your family are doing well...
I have a benefit november 19th and i was wondering if you would like to send a couple of signed cds for it...
you can check the lineup on myspace...
be well,
delphine
Todd, you are so wonderful...i truly appreciate your words and reciprocate the compliment...
make sure to talk to Billy about coming down together in november/december...
be well and say hello to Miss Kym for me!!!
Delphine
what can i say!!! We indeed aligned your chakras tonight!!!
so wonderful meeting you and Kim...
see you real soon,
delphine
ps: like the other cd...as well!!!
