Russell Eponym (Russell Taylor Ashby) is a British folk singer / songwriter/ musician currently resident in North Wales. He was one of the first live musicians in Second Life and has performed in most of the major venues. Primarily influenced by the British and European folk tradition, Russell has played in bands and ensembles covering many musical genres and as a solo artist and street singer in London, Paris and Vienna.
As a musician, Russell's major influences include Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, John Renbourne and Mark Knopfler. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is a versatile and accomplished guitarist. His unique sound is characterized by his meticulous fingerpicking style, his soft lulling voice and charming British stage presence. Russell also plays mandolin, banjo and harmonica, though it is as a guitar player that he has become so well known and popular in Second Life.
Russell is also a songwriter and poet and his many fine compositions have become regularly requested at his performances. His songs have an enchanting, lyrical quality and musical flow which have been likened to the sounds of 'summer mountain streams'. His repertoire also contains many songs by other writers such as Donovan, Dylan and Knopfler, but Russell always manages to recreate something in his inimitable style.
Russell also enjoys close contact with his audiences and will often take a few minutes to tell a story or to explain the meanings in a song. He is always articulate and always tasteful in his choice of words.
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Genre: Folk
Country: UK
Language: English
Time Zone: SLT + 8
Review in Live Music in Second Life: Yes 1 January 2011
Also interview 7 March 2011
Own Group in Second Life: Russell Eponym Fan Club 845 members
Links to Artist's Website: http://www.myspace.com/russelleponym?
For free downloads of Russell's songs please go to:
Calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=russelleponym%40googlemail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
Manager / Booking: Contact Russell himself
Song List: A very large selection of british and american folk music which is constantly being added to. Originals also.
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Date data first input to this Directory: 10 March 2011
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