In this lively interview, Jon Leon Guerrero chats with Russ Ellis about his life, what led Russ to become a songwriter in his 80s, his song inspirations and collaborations, the Oom Chugga Remix Challenge, the upcoming election and plenty more. It’s a fun and inspiring talk full of energy and realness, and some hilarious and delightful moments. Check it out and please feel free to share it up!
Berkeley Cat Records recording artist Russ Ellis joins us to talk about new careers and taking your muse all the way to the goal line.
What did we do in 2019? Goodness, we started, is what we did! There was no Berkeley Cat Records, and then there was. Just as when you leave a guitar case open, a cat will spontaneously generate there, if you leave an Eric Din open, a Berkeley Cat Records will inevitably materialize. Science.
In our first year of existence, we released records by The UpTones, The Recyclists, Eric Din and most recently (yesterday) by Russ Ellis! All of the aforementioned cats have more records in the works, and we’ll keep posting them here as they are made.
What else? The Recyclists have a residency gig starting soon!
I’m excited for that. I love residency gigs and The Recyclists. Note the flier above has helpful markers for bird, bench, play area and other important features. No cover, right by the water. It’s purrrfect.
That’s about it. Why is this a wap-up and not a wrap-up? The verb, to wap. Wap is what cats do when they knock things off of tables. Wap. Wap. Rely on us for information.
Here’s to a bright and beautiful 2020! Have fun tonight and be safe, kittins.
Wow! Our friend David Dudley made an animation of the record-kitty that Shannon Wheeler drew, and we are so thrilled. Thanks, guys! For best results, play “I Can See It Now” loudly on your hi-fidelity stereo system, with the spinning kitty prominently displayed on your fancy computing devices. Choose color, or black and white! I love The Future. I can see it now.
Press the Play button below, or click “buy” for download options! So fancy.
