For more than 50 years, Shake Russell, has been entertaining audiences throughout the region and all over the United States with his unique Americana style of folk rock. Weaving sophisticated harmonies through his songs and drawing from various genres, Shake created a style of folk-rock that is uniquely his own. He is the first musician to be named Texas Music Association Entertainer of the Year three times (2004, 2008, 2011). His repertoire consists of a blend of love songs, ballads, and waltzes, skillfully balanced with lively rockabilly tunes and soulful rhythm & blues pieces. Shake is a prolific songwriter, whose songs have been covered by: Ricky Skaggs, Waylon Jennings, Clint Black, and Many more. His lyrics are imbued with beautiful imagery, catchy phrases, and inventive similes and metaphors. But it is the rich, melodious voice of Shake Russell that breathes life and spirit into the lyrics. Talented singer-songwriter and guitarist Jorge Palomarez will open this concert with some of his own compositions.

"Shake’s music walks right up to you, says howdy and gives you a big hug. His tunes make you hapy or sad or thoughtful, but above all - they make you feel."
 ~ Bruce Bryant, Anderson Fair