Dan Russell (artist manager)

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Dan Russell
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Occupation(s)Artist, singer songwriter, artist advocate, producer, concert and event promoter

Dan Russell is an artist, singer songwriter, artist advocate, producer & concert and event promoter. A graduate of Walpole High School in Massachusetts and later Barrington College, Russell is known for managing both the American rock band the Call [1] and songwriter Michael Been and has worked in various capacities with such artists as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, [2] Sam Philips, Mark Heard, U2 and Brad Corrigan, Cheryl Kelley, Robin Lane, Ramona Silver, Vigilantes of Love, Rachael Taylor, among others. [3]

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Russell is the president of New Sound Artist Management and NewSound International and the co-founder (along with the late Mark Heard and Chuck Long) of record label Fingerprint Records. In 1994 he received a Grammy nomination [4] for producing Fingerprint's compilation album Strong Hand of Love: A Tribute to Mark Heard , to which he also contributed the song, "I Just Wanna Get Warm." [5] After years of contributing to the careers of other artists, Russell recorded his debut album, Feel the Echoes, which was successfully funded via Kickstarter, and currently working on a new release for 2022. [6]

In 1998, Russell founded the first Soulfest, a faith-based social justice multi-day music festival originally held at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Now in its 24th year, Russell continues to produce the festival currently held every summer at the Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire, drawing more than 25,000 attendees annually to see over 100 bands, renowned authors and speakers on four stages. [7]

Russell produces concert films and has expanded into music supervision for film and television, and he co-owns a music recording studio with his son Jesse Russell.

Record Deal

On February 1, 2024, it was announced that Dan Russell had signed with MI5 Records and Universal Music Group. This deal effectively revived Fingerprint Records, providing worldwide distribution and marketing support for Russell's music. Promo video link.

Album Release

Following the limited release of Dan Russell's 2017 record, Feel The Echoes, the album was remixed, resequenced, remastered, and retitled to Echoes at the request of the new label. Universal Music Group treated Echoes as a new release, with an official release scheduled for June 9, 2024. Available on all digital platforms: Echoes on Spotify.

Chart Performance

Echoes achieved significant success on national rock radio charts. The album maintained a position in the top 20 of the national rock radio chart for 11 consecutive weeks. During this period, it reached an estimated 1.6 million listeners weekly and received more than 1,250 spins per week on rock radio stations nationwide.

Awards and nominations

YouTube Channel

Dan Russell has a YouTube channel featuring 20 music videos. Link to YouTube channel.

Credits

Partial Discography

This is a partial list of recordings on which Dan Russell has played a role. [8]

Filmography

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References

  1. ↑ Jim Goodwin. "Dan Russell Interview". The Call. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ Jewly Hight. "Rock 'n' Roll Bible Smugglers". BeliefNet. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  3. ↑ John Fischer. "The Catch Episode #4 with Dan Russell". Blog Talk Radio. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  4. ↑ "The 37th Grammy Nominations". The Los Angeles Times. January 6, 1995. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ Alex Strohschein (November 14, 2009). "Rachel Taylor: Heartbreak Is For Everyone". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Dan Russell Debut Album".
  7. ↑ Drew Bartlett (July 10, 2013). "Soulfest 2013 All You Need to Know". Alt Rock Live. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Dan Russell Credits". All Music. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Bill Mallonee Interview, Part 2: Reflections on the Vigilantes of Love". Eighth Day Institute. Archived from the original on May 27, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  10. ↑ A.J. Wachtel (May 1, 2013). "Strong Hand of Love: A Tribute to Mark Heard". The Noise Boston. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  11. ↑ Scholten, Ben. "Dan Russell" (PDF). Continental Sound. Sjofar Publication.
  12. ↑ "Dan Russell Filmography". IMDB. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
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