Russell grew up in the suburbs of Indiana, influenced equally by The Beatles and Ice Cube. Classically trained in piano from age four, he discovered the guitar in high school and his passion for pop music blossomed. He moved to NYC after graduating from Dartmouth with a major in philosophy and a minor in music. He has written for and performed with the bands Karess, Clean Slate, Funkelstiltskin, The Very Nerve, and Matt Jones Band. He currently writes and records out of his home studio in Queens.

BAYARD RUSSELL GOES ACOUSTIC IN SOLO DEBUT

New York, NY - January 15, 2008 - NYC-based singer-songwriter Bayard Russell officially releases his debut solo album "Selftitled" on March 4th, which departs musically from the work of his garage rock trio Negative Ken. While Negative Ken continues to deliver bratty and energetic hard rock in venues across Manhattan, Russell's solo work reaches for a gentler sound, delivering pure vocals over acoustic guitar riffs and catchy dance beats. Russell has played at The Fort at Sidewalk Cafe in NYC, the Interdependence Project Festival, and the annual IMC Festival, and gives a President's Day performance at Trash Bar and other NYC-area venues in 2008.

Called "gorgeous" and "wonderfully refreshing" by listeners, "Selftitled" showcases Russell's abilities as a lyricist, singer, and instrumentalist. In addition to writing and singing all the songs, he also played all the instruments and recorded and mixed the album at his home studio in Queens.

Bayard Russell grew up in Indiana and graduated from Dartmouth College with a major in philosophy and a minor in music. He is currently the lead vocalist, bassist and songwriter for Negative Ken, which performs in New York venues such as Arlene's Grocery, Don Hills, Snitch, and Pussycat Lounge.

For more information please visit:
http://www.bayardrussell.com
http://www.myspace.com/bayardrussell
http://www.cdbaby.com/bayardrussell

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