Minneapolis based singer-songwriter Troy Russel plays original and cover songs in the folk/blues/country styles. In January 2006, Troy's first CD, an 8 song EP titled Blown' Down the Road was released featuring traditional American roots tunes including "Sitting On Top Of The World", "Salty Dog", and "Worried Man Blues". Blowin' Down the Road also included one original song by Troy, an Iraq War protest song called "Told My Commander". In January 2007, Sinner Man Blues a 10 song EP was released featuring traditional American blues including: "Big Road Blues", "Step It Up And Go", and "Amazing Grace". The new CD also includes cover songs by Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers. Troy began the Blowin' Down the Road Open Stage Tour in January 2006, playing in the Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, Rockford, Dubuque, Saint Paul, and Minneapolis metro areas. The open stage tour continued until December 2007. Troy hosts a music and poetry open mic in Minneapolis at Anodyne Coffeehouse the first Friday each month.
Hey Troy, Thanks for the comment a while back, I'm sorry I missed your show :( I have been super busy this summer!! I also don't get around to checking my myspace enough. Next time drop me an email at bakasili@hotmail.com. Thanks for thinking of me though =) Have an amazing day!!
Just checked out your tunes, Love them by the way =) I want to come see you play but I work Monday through Friday at night =( You should let me know the next time you play on a Saturday! Keep it up =)
OK, YOU SOUND LIKE A NICE PERSON.. AND I LIKE ALL KINDS OF MUSIC..ROCK,COUNTRY..MOTOWN..JAZZ AND BLUES..FOLK..POP..IT JUST DEPENDS WHAT MOOD I'M IN..MUSIC SOOTHES MY SOUL!!
oh how wonderful that you are in Peru. I want to hear all about it. I had wonderful holidays with my family and also with friends. Michelle is moving next door to me. I am so happy. A positive woman right next door. And little Helena is my heart. She brings such love into my heart. I babysat 4 her a couple days while mommy was at work and we had such fun. I miss you and waiting for you to stop by.
