Upcoming Performances
Meet The Band
Russ has played guitar for over 35 years, with a strong concentration of Jazz, Blues, and R+B. Russ is a current master student of legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli (Johnny Carson’s Chair Guitarist). Previously Russ studied with Joe Cinderella (CBS Orchestra Guitarist.) Russ Gurney’s Blues on Tap was a finalist in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (2001). While in Germany the band was featured in the Frankfurt and Hanau Jazz Kellers (Jazz Cellar),(a hot spot for local and international Jazz and Blues). The group was also a favorite at the Weinheim and Heidelburg Blues festivals. As musical director of the Night Train Band (NTB) (Caprice Recording Artists)Russ prepared and executed the bands first and second major shows (opening up for the Marshall Tucker Band at the Crown Coliseum. Also with the NTB, they were featured Artists at 2003 King Eagle Music Awards (Nashville) and the Nashville Country Music Show Case 2002 (hosted by Charley Ray). Along with teaching guitar(Privately and at the School of Rock East in "Hackensack NJ, Bergen County") Russ frequently performs with "Blues On Tap" throughout the NY- NJ Tri-State Area. Can be contacted at Rguitar103@aol.com
