Singer/songwriter Rob Russell decided to strike out on his own in 2000, after serving as a sideman, singer, and utility in-fielder for groups in genres ranging from punk to bluegrass to blues for over a decade on the Tri-Cities and Knoxville music scenes. Rob Russell and the Sore Losers have been playing heartland rock and roll with the bravura of the Boss and the swagger of the Stones since 2000. Their critically-praised CD’s “I Think We’re Gonna Be Alright” and “Lucky on the Side” (available on iTunes and at cdbaby.com) testify to the strengths that continue to make them a live draw: mountain harmonies combined with great rock tunes, crunchy guitars, and powerful rhythms.  

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