Saturday 08.11.07: LUTHER RUSSELL
“Luther Russell displayed the maturity to turn one of the most heartbreaking situations of his life into the greatest artistic success of his musical career. The former frontman of The Freewheelers wrote his fourth solo album, Repair, in the midst of a troubled divorce from his wife. To escape the torturous thought of remaining near to the site of tragedy, Russell moved back to his hometown of Los Angeles. While there, he had sudden thoughts of discontinuing his blossoming music career due to stress and emotional distraction. Though Russell was reluctant to once again becoming musically active, he decided to turn is rampant emotions of sorrow into the form of song. The result of endless hours of recording was Repair, Russell’s fourth album and his best one yet. To Russell, it was more than just another album. It was symbolic of moving on while continuing to pursue personal hobbies. Though it is a break from his more ambitious expenditures, Repair showcases Russell at his most natural and straightforward, resulting in songs that are both catchy and highly memorable. ” - Obscure Sound
with:
Sarabeth Tucek
Magic Mirror
8:30pm / $7 / 18+
