The curtain goes up the lights go on - onto the stage steps the next acoustic prophet of Rock and Soul.
Dann Russo pours rock, blues, country, gospel and every other type of real down-home music into his performance like the sweat that pours from his brow. He doesn't strum - he beats his guitar, wrenching emotion out of it. He doesn't sing - he energizes crowds with his sometimes gruff, sometimes gravelly, sometimes sweet voice.Backed by The Whisky, a harmony-violin-guitar-drum-keyboard-driven group of five, Dann is a force to be reckoned with, a "soon to be phenomenon" (NorthEast In-Tune Magazine) with "rock-and-roll abandon" (Newark, NJ Star-Ledger).As a solo performer and with The Whisky, Dann has become a regular in clubs, coffeehouses and theaters of Boston and New York.He recently has become a fan favorite in the on-line world of Second Life (http://www.secondlife.com) as DANN NUMBERS, often crashing sims because the crowd is too big!
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Dann's typical set list consists of about 10 - 12 songs (about one hour's worth of music), mostly originals, although some covers have been know to show up. He also has been known to play for hours on end - especially when one or more of The Whisky are around!Press Reviews
Northeast InTune Magazine (December 2005)
Dann Russo
One of the greatest attributes about Dann Russo is that he comes through on live performances which is not something all artists can do, even the veterans that have been around for more than a decade.
With a voice that captivates, this Brooklyn born artist takes his musical influences from all genres including hip-hop and lyrical folk. Very passionate about his lyrics and a poet in his own right, Dann Russo’s music captures the attention of audiences with its deep rooted harmonious flow and heartfelt tenacity.
For those of you who are partial to acoustic bands, their songs delight with everything from a little Latin flavor to a folksy shindig.
“Café en San Juan †is sure to be a favorite with its mix of classical and folk. It is such a beautiful song, you could get lost in it. The mixture of the guitar and the violin gives it a flamenco sound, making for an amazing melodic explosion from these guys. The music is very reminiscent of Carmen’s Habanera...And “Year†is an astonishing piece. The violin in the background is breathtaking...In “No Pain†there is just Dann and his guitar. A perfect match for this gut wrenching song about that special someone who makes everything better.
With a sound that is all their own, this funky combination is a great pleasure listening to. The variety of songs that have been created by this band and soon to be phenomenon will always stand out from the rest.
http://northeastintune.com/dec/danny.html
Album Capsules
Music Morsels
Dann Russo - 4 song EP - Dann’s lyrics are both intelligent and honest, making you feel rather than just hear his emotions. One of the better new solo folks I have heard in a while.
http://www.serge.org/musicmorsels0105.htm
Hearings (Metronome Magazine)
Metronome Magazine (Oct. issue)
Armed with only an acoustic guitar and his voice, musician Dann Russo delivers an energetic four-song offering brimming with uplifting emotion. His guitar playing is fiery and statically charged while he maintains a fine range of vocal work throughout. If you were to enter a room where Russo was performing, he would surely gain your attention with his fiercely powerful delivery...Taking cues from a young, hungry Bob Dylan during his days in the Village, Dann Russo is a promising singer-songwriter that exhibits what it takes to make it big in the world of music. Good stuff!
Emergenza semi-finals (5/22/05)
Emergenza
Sunday finally arrived and the last night of the semi-finals was about to begin. Dann Russo and The Whiskey kicked off the night and played a great acoustic fronted set. They definitely were a crowd favorite early on in the night.
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