Russ Robson

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I am a Canadian recording artist, Originally from Southern Ontario. Started playing guitar at a very young age after my father put an old acoustic guitar in my hands. Played in bands growing up and always wanted to travel and play. After losing a house and a job during the 09 depression I decided to jump in my car and just go. I lived all over and played every hole in the wall from Toronto to Tofino and down to Tijuana. Work came in many different forms, some very dangerous, in oil fields or in underground mines kilometers deep into the earth. I met many interesting people from all walks of life and found myself in all kinds of linear life paths. No matter how crazy things became I always found time to go and play my guitar at any pub and find like minded singer songwriters to hangout with, some now being life long friends, and some disappearing into hell's half acre. I once lived in my car when i couldn't afford anything else and played my guitar on stage at a place called The Tavern on Main for free food and whiskey drinks. I eventually saved up and bought an old motorhome and started traveling up and down the west coast of Canada and the United States. I recorded my debut album in White Rock B.C with the help of Larry Anschell at Turtle Recording Studio's after telling him my story and playing him a few songs. I slept on the floor of the studio until the album was finished having lost my bus in a freak natural disaster in California at the time and having nowhere to stay. The album is to this day my greatest musical achievement and has allowed me to preform in festivals along side some of the greats like Willie Nelson, Toby Kieth, and Band Called Perry. I'm Currently residing back in Toronto writing and working on my next album. I'm looking forward to working with other artist creating a band and touring the world. Please feel free to contact me and introduce me to your music. New music is the last great adventure.

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