Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band - Big Time!
Schedule
Sat Mar 05 2022 at 08:00 pm
Location
The Kraken | Chapel Hill, NC
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Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band are returning to The Kraken from Eastern Kakalak! These cats bring real Honky Tonk with the highest rhinestone rating. If you haven't seen them yet, trust me... there's no better way to spend your Saturday night than dancing it up at your local crossroads roadhouse. Come join us for this happenin' hootenanny!!! Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band
Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band have been bringing the spirit and soul of Country music to fans across North Carolina and the country for over sixteen years now. Currently based in the Wilmington area their reputation extends far and wide.
Not too long ago, they were in Nashville at the Texas Troubadour Theatre hosting the World Famous Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree, a 72 year-old tradition currently on WSM Radio! Video courtesy of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree. The live performance starts at the 6:20 mark: https://www.facebook.com/ernesttubbrecordshops/videos/377103106550934/
Russ Varnell was born and raised all his life in Black Creek NC. "My parents raised me up listening to 100% hardcore traditional country music watching HEE HAW and the Porter Wagoner Show on TV and listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio". Give thanks to his parents who did their best to get it to come in clear enough on their old home clock radio.
Check this video out for a classic NC introduction:
George Jones, Merle Haggard, Elvis, Hank Sr., Ernest Tubb, Del Reeves, Don Rich, and Red Simpson are the inspiration for this fine band. The most important influence was the legendary Buck Owens who took Russ under his wing at an early age. Russ followed his heart and bought a plane ticket to Bakersfield to see his idol and hero Buck Owens, and was honored to perform for Buck's birthday party and follow up with the legendary Buckaroos for several gigs afterwards.
"I'm 100% a traditional real country singer" says Russ. "Nothing makes me more upset and let down than when I see and hear singers in our industry who claim to be country and then watch them sound like a rock or anything but a country singer! I sometimes think that my generation doesn't even know what a country singer supposed to sound like."
Russ Varnell - Fearless Leader/Singer
Ricky Hagan - Steal Player/Harmony Singer
Roger Gilmore - Drummer/Harmony Singer
Alton Taylor - Bass Guitar
Dave Evans - Lead Guitar
Joy Williams - Singer
http://www.russvarnell.com/Home_Page.html
https://www.facebook.com/Russ-Varnell-His-Too-Country-Band-167731573275945/
https://www.facebook.com/ernesttubbrecordshops/videos/377103106550934/
Courtesy of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree in Nashville TN this past weekend, Saturday, August 31st. Russ & the band hosted the World Famous Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree on WSM Radio at the Texas Troubadour Theatre!
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8pm
$Free - please tip bands and bartenders generously!
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The Kraken is open for service inside and outside 3-11ish Tuesdays through Sundays. Weather permitting, all performances will be held on The Kraken's outdoor stage. Winter weather and temperatures lend towards smaller bands performing on the indoor stage.
We're really firing up our 2022 booking now. Please be aware that we're essentially starting from scratch again. It's taken every ounce of patience, persistance and will, the amazing kindness of our great community and a few miracles to make it through the last couple years. Thank you all so much!
Please email scheduling queries to [email protected] and all other requests and questions to [email protected]. We love all y'all talented people out there and hope that you'll stop by or be in touch soon!
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Where is it happening?
The Kraken, 2823 NC Highway 54 W, Chapel Hill, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
