Russ Christiansen

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Westword Music Showcase 2011

The Westword Music Showcase celebrates seventeen years, a lifetime for some of 2011's performers

Russ Christiansen on Surplus Cheaper Hands

​When Russ Christiansen wanted to develop his skills and confidence as a songwriter, he went straight to his peers. For more than a year, the former Three Miles West frontman has spearheaded the Surplus Cheaper Hands Collective, a studio project that's seen input from a slew of local musicians ... More >>

Ryan Chrys of the Demon Funkies talks about his new solo album, The Ambivalent Justice Of...

As singer and guitarist of the Demon Funkies, Ryan Chrys clearly knows his way around a groove, but he's also well-versed in other genres, as evidenced by his new solo album, The Ambivalent Justice Of... With some help from Seth and Josh Larson of Something Underground, Brent Loveday from Reno Div ... More >>

Letters: "How you can sleep at night is beyond me"

Freeloader: Two new tracks from Three Miles West

​This must just be the week for seemingly inactive bands to unceremoniously jump back into the fold. Earlier this week, we posted an item about the Titan Courageous, who's been off the grid for a while, making new music. Now we've received confirmation that Three Miles West, an outfit led by Russ ... More >>

Over the Weekend... The Hollyfelds, Kosmos and Three Miles West @ the Walnut Room

Grazing

There was something for every musical appetite at the Westword Music Showcase.