Heather Russell

The story behind the singer...

"There is such innocence and grace in Russell's voice and lyrics it can make one believe again."
-- Bonnie Breckenridge, Spectator Magazine, Raleigh NC
Singer/songwriter/pianist Heather Russell’s universal themes of love, loss, and inner searching reach straight to the heart of any listener, and her warm personality and stage presence create a captivating, almost dreamy atmosphere.
Her inventive piano-driven music is melodic, poignant, and highly personal. While the arrangements reflect her diverse musical background of rock, Celtic, classical, experimental, folk, and indie-pop, her voice provides a unifying influence and a consistent, distinctive sound all her own.
"...her distinctive, sometimes whispered, singing makes whatever style she uses highly personal, and her warm stage presence adds to that ambience"
-- Alan Hall, Chapel Hill News, Chapel Hill, NC
Classically trained at Furman University, Heather performed with several rock, experimental, jazz improv, and theater groups in the Southeast before settling in Chapel Hill, NC and beginning her solo career.
Along the way, she has had the opportunity to play saxophone with Mammoth recording artists Squirrel Nut Zippers in a theater production, play oboe and sing backup vocals on the debut album for Columbia Records recording artists Howlin’ Maggie, and perform as featured artist with the North Carolina Songwriter’s Alliance, which was formed by Chris Stamey. This summer, she will take part in the first national Indiegrrl concert tour, which will feature unsigned independent women artists and bands of all genres.
Heather’s latest 7-song CD "Just in Time" has garnered praise from both critics and fans for its lush arrangements, strong melodies, and unique vocal style.
"I wish all music had the inspiration that's been put into this e.p."
-- hEARd Magazine, Sydney Australia