Ukulele Russ & His One Man Frontier Band

Description

Get ready for an incredible musical journey with Alaska's internationally touring multi-instrumentalist and humorist, Ukulele Russ! Since 2005, he has been impressing audiences on stages from Australia to the United States with his fast hands and quick wit. Dubbed Alaska's only full-sized band that can fit inside the cab of a single-engine plane, Russ never fails to deliver a dynamic and interactive performance. With a passion for creating unique, impromptu experiences for his fans, he's sure to leave you entertained and thoroughly satisfied. Don't miss your chance to see this talented artist ... in action! Read More

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Experience

Get ready to laugh and tap your toes with Russ, Alaska's only international touring ukulele artist and resident funnyman! With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, Russ has tackled every type of gig imaginable – and survived to tell the tale. From headlining at ukulele festivals (where he's the only one brave enough to rock a bear suit) to rocking the bar scene and exploring the lounge act world (where he's rumored to have invented the concept of "moose whispering"), he has entertained audiences in 28 states, parts of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with his exceptional talent ... and quick wit. And he's not just a solo act – Russ has shared the stage with and opened for some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Bill Maher, Primus, and Strung Like A Horse. Don't miss your chance to see this dynamic performer in action – it's guaranteed to be a hoot! Read More

Previous Clients

Notable Performances:
Melbourne Ukulele Festival (Melbourne, Australia) - Headliner / Instructor - 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival (Fairbanks, Alaska) - Instructor / Performer - 2012-2014 & 2016-2018
Anderson Music Festival (Anderson, Alaska) - Headliner - 2017-2019
Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival (Kenilworth, Australia) - Headliner / Instructor - 2016
Spruke Ukulele Festival (Brisbane, Australia) - Headliner / Instructor - 2017
Adelaide Fringe Festival (Adelaide, Australia) - Performer - 2019
Harvest Fest - (Harmony, Maine) - Headliner - 2019
Applefest (Frankli ... n, Pennsylvania) - Headliner - 2019
Soundwaves Music Fest (Harding Lake, Alaska) - 2016-2019
Atlin Music Festival (Atlin, British Columbia) - 2019
Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway (St. Petersburg, Florida) - Headliner / Instructor - 2019
Worcester Uke-a-pa-loo-za (Worcester, Massachusettes) - Headliner - 2022
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Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

His 'Nobody Cares' video series explores Alaskan humor and the comedy that comes with the isolation of the north and the subzero temps. This series really showcases some of his writing and acting prowess. People find it comical... sometimes... They are found for viewing on his Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook pages.

Physical Characteristics

Meet the Act

With a love for puppies, a fascination with music, and a hatred for cancer, I can't resist a good cheeseburger with slightly overcooked fries. When I'm not on the road, you can find me enjoying the wilderness as a quasi-Alaskan mountain man. I may have started out scrubbing toilets and breaking down cardboard boxes at Joanne's Fabrics in the mid-1990s, but look at me now – I'm playing the ukulele and running my one-man band, putting my History degree from college to good use by making people laugh and forget about their problems for a while. My parents are so proud of me! Especially because ... I don't live in their basement.
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Virtual Services Offer

PERSONALIZED THEME SONGS / JINGLES

Ukulele Russ offers a very special unique service that very few musicians offer. He will create a personalized theme song for YOU! If you are a lover of the best super awesome theme songs this is the service for you. Who doesn't want or need their own theme music? Inquire for more details!

ONLINE UKULELE CLINICS

Since 2012 Russ has been teaching his unique approach to the most humble of instruments, the ukulele. From New Zealand to Australia, Canada to the United States, Ukulele Russ's classes span a wide variety of music and ukulele topics ranging from basic music math, hand skills, songwriting, blues and rock grooves, fun with chords, and more!