Blake Russell + Musician in Nashville, TN

SEEKING

ABOUT

Born and raised in Nashville Tennessee, Blake was exposed to the craft of music by the age of two. Blake's father was a touring musician and established music engineer working with some of the industries most well known musicians. At the age of three, Blake was given his first drum kit. By the time he was 7, he was playing drums live with his father's band at local venues and exposing his talents in front of hundreds of people. For the past 27 years, Blake has been perfecting his craft, playing drums, guitar, bass, and any other musical instrument he can get his hands on.

Blake has toured with multiple projects and opened for some of the nations favorite bands including Sublime, Saliva, Sevendust, Smile Empty Soul, Polkadot Cadaver, and many more. Along with touring with his past projects, he has also worked with several country artists including Buddy Jewel, Alan Jackson, and Amy Grant.

Currently seeking new projects with serious committed musicians.

Screen name:

Blake Russell

Member since:

Jun 16 2016

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

Neil Peart, Joey Jordison, Buddy Rich, Mike Portnoy, The Rev, Alex Van Halen, and many more.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

Background Singer:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

8 piece Gretch Maple kit, Full Pearl Icon rack mount, 9+ Sabian AAX and HHX cymbals, DW Hardware and pedals.

MUSIC