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Tom Russell Anyone?

I went to see folk/rock/roots/americana singer Tom Russell Sunday night in an out of the way venue called the Waiting Room in Omaha, NE. What an outstanding performer he is! Part poet part philosopher, he writes the most powerful, touching lyrics you have ever heard. If you have not heard him you can check out his latest release "Blood and Candle Smoke" or "Borderland" to get an idea of this American treasure.
shoff
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for something a bit different a cd The Wounded Heart of America with Tom Russell featuring various artists is very good. w/ joe ely,johnny cash, suzy boggus, iris dement, dave alvin and others.
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pehare
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Although I've never been lucky enough to see him perform, I agree w/all the above & also really enjoy "The Man from God Knows Where".
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tomcy6
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Tom started out recording with a band, The Tom Russell Band, by coincidence; and they put out some great albums. "Poor Man's Dream" and "Road to Bayamon" are probably my favorites but they are all good. Same great songwriting but with a killer band.
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