Russ Chandler is well known around the folk scenes of East London and Essex.
His repertoire ranges far and wide from traditional ballads through Cockney music hall songs and monologues, Edwardian parlour music and old-timey banjo tunes to the most up to date of contemporary song writing.
All performed with his warm, open voice and skillful playing on guitar and banjo.
In addition he is a promoter and one of the driving forces behind the Walthamstow Folk Club.
"With the kind of honesty in his voice that would make Billy Bragg blush, Russ Chandler digs up folk roots everywhere from Andy Warhol's New York factory to Bob Marley's Jamaica. via war-torn 19th century Crimea obviously" - Simon Berridge, Scratchy records
"...not only a talented musician and singer, but he also seems to know every obscure folk song ever written. It's a Joy to behold when he switches from a sea shanty one minute to a random 18th century folk tune. Plus: extra points for banjo playing" - Waltham Forest Guardian
Guitar - Banjo - Songs - Tunes - Trad - Contemporary - Music Hall - Folk Music!
Debut CD: Last Night in Babylon
To be released Monday 20th February 2012 on Unlabeled Records.
Twelve great tracks showcasing the range and breadth of Russ' repertoire including traditional folk tunes, ragtime banjo and songs from the likes of Ewan MacColl, Pete Atkin, Robb Johnson, Lou Reed and even Bob Marley.
"Simply a superb collection of songs that should provide a 21st Century blueprint for folkmusic & all its possibilities - any album that does a brilliant version of "Pale Blue Eyes" on banjo needs to be in your collection!" - Robb Johnson