Kevin Russell with special guest Alice & The Lion
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM
· The 04 Center
About
Kevin Russell is the frontman and multi-instrumentalist of the award-winning Austin-based 8-piece Swamp-Pop-Soul supergroup, Shinyribs, and former member of the cult-favorite, The Gourds. A Beaumont, Texas native, Russell is a natural observer and wordsmith – drawing from the Gulf Coast hotbeds of roots music to craft his clever songwriting and on-stage antics to create an ethereal entertainment experience. -- Alice Spencer I come from a family of teachers, musicians, and artists. Everyone played piano, there were lots of horns and homemade instruments lying around, and if no one was playing music, the reel-to-reel or the turntable was going. Zappa, Bartok, Ellington, The Beatles, Billie Holliday, Jacques Brel, or maybe just the audio from an episode of All In The Family that my father had recorded on his Wollensak. It was a very free and creative environment for a kid. I was really into musical theater and I loved to sing and dance. I thought I’d pursue acting but at 18 while in theater school in St. Louis, I joined my first band, Three Merry Widows. I’d found my calling. I dropped out, we got a record deal, and began touring; me and a bunch of guys in a 15 passenger van. We were best friends and we wrote together effortlessly. The Widows enjoyed college chart success and had a loyal regional following, but disbanded when the label didn’t hear a single in the demos for what would have been our second album. At the time, I had already begun singing with another St. Louis band, The Geyer Street Sheiks, a 7 piece string band with a rich regional history and a varied repertoire that included jazz, blues, and old time music. After releasing 3 critically acclaimed albums with The Sheiks, I returned home to Austin, Texas to be closer to my family. For the next several years I worked in original music projects (The Barkers, Victrola), performed with jazz bands (The Oxblood Melodians, Alice Spencer and Her Monkey Butlers, Floyd Domino’s All Stars, and Slim Richey’s Dream Band), toured as Patsy Cline in the musical, Always, Patsy Cline, and began working as a voiceover artist for commercials and video games. When my first daughter, Beatrice, was born I took a 7 year hiatus and during that time I had another daughter, Amelia. When they reached school age, they began to encourage me to return to performing. Maybe they were just sick of hearing me sing around the house, who knows. Around that time I got an offer to join Austin’s beloved band, Shinyribs, and when I wasn’t on the road with those guys, I performed my original music, with Brian Beattie (Glass Eye) and Dony Wynn (Robert Palmer, Brooks & Dunn). After nearly 9 years of rigorous touring and a bucket list appearance on Austin City Limits, I left Shinyribs to pursue other projects and to devote more time to my original music. I co-wrote and co-produced an album with Jon Langford (Mekons, Waco Brothers) in 2024 for his band, The Bright Shiners. I currently perform my songs accompanied by Brian Beattie on bass, and sing with the inimitable Seth James Band, as well as taking jazz gigs here and there. I live with my daughters and our cat, Oscar and I’m proud to call Austin my home.
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Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Shake Russell & Dana Cooper (Night One)
The 04 Center
Shake Russell/Dana Cooper Band - In the late 70's, Shake Russell formed a band in Houston and was joined by hometown friend & fellow Songwriter/Musician Dana Cooper . Based in Houston, the duo enjoyed immense success and was given extensive airplay on local radio stations. Many of the melodies on "Songs On The Radio" album were recorded at Houston's KLOL. For over a decade, The Shake Russell/Dana Cooper band garnered a large following in Texas as well as appearing on "Austin City Limits". Although their respective careers have since diverged to different regions of the country, each of them has continued to nurture their talent and maintain a successful, creative music career. Dana Cooper - In the 1970's, Cooper landed a record deal with Elektra Records and released his acclaimed self-tiled debut album in 1972. Backed by renowned LA studio musicians "The Section", including Leeland Sklar & Russ Kunkel, the album showcased Cooper's lyrical depth & virtuoso guitar playing. Through the 80's & 90's, he built his reputation on the club circuit while also collaborating with artists like Lyle Lovett, Kim Carnes, Susan Werner, Kim Richey, Hal Ketchum & more. Central to Cooper's unique artistry is his ability to connect with audiences through his authentic stories and warm stage presence. Over his 50+ year career, Cooper has amassed a catalog of over 30 albums and continues to tour actively. His latest Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari" has garnered much critical acclaim and was voted #1 Album of 2024 on "Americana Highways" Readers Poll. Several established artists lent their voices to this album, including Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Shake Russell, Darden Smith, Mando Saenz & Libby Koch. "Few artists can claim to make music for 50 years and still do so with the same eagerness and enthusiasm that marked their initial efforts." Lee Zimmerman, American Songwriter "Dana has a poet's eye for beauty and detail, a blues man's soul & a songbird's gift. He is remarkable." Hayes Carll - Songwriter/Musician Shake Russell - For more than 50 years, Texas singer-songwriter 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. Shake has released 30+ albums in his career and more to come. Shake’s recent releases, “Chasing the Song” & "Gold To Me", showcase a delightful array of original compositions that beautifully show the extraordinary talents of this singer-songwriter. To fully appreciate and comprehend the magnitude of Shake’s contributions to music, one need only listen to his life’s work. From his 1978 album “Songs on the Radio” to his latest “Gold To Me”, Shake’s music is a testament to the reasons why he is so widely celebrated as a Texas Music Legend! "Shake Russell, like Mark Twain or Guy Clark, has the gift of making us think and feel deeply at the same time. He's a prolific pioneer and a true American Treasure." Chad Watson - Songwriter/Musician "Shake's music walks right up to you, says howdy, and gives you a big hug. Nobody writes a better love song." Bruce Bryant - Ghost Ranch Films
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Shake Russell & Dana Cooper
The 04 Center
Shake Russell/Dana Cooper Band - In the late 70's, Shake Russell formed a band in Houston and was joined by hometown friend & fellow Songwriter/Musician Dana Cooper . Based in Houston, the duo enjoyed immense success and was given extensive airplay on local radio stations. Many of the melodies on "Songs On The Radio" album were recorded at Houston's KLOL. For over a decade, The Shake Russell/Dana Cooper band garnered a large following in Texas as well as appearing on "Austin City Limits". Although their respective careers have since diverged to different regions of the country, each of them has continued to nurture their talent and maintain a successful, creative music career. Dana Cooper - In the 1970's, Cooper landed a record deal with Elektra Records and released his acclaimed self-tiled debut album in 1972. Backed by renowned LA studio musicians "The Section", including Leeland Sklar & Russ Kunkel, the album showcased Cooper's lyrical depth & virtuoso guitar playing. Through the 80's & 90's, he built his reputation on the club circuit while also collaborating with artists like Lyle Lovett, Kim Carnes, Susan Werner, Kim Richey, Hal Ketchum & more. Central to Cooper's unique artistry is his ability to connect with audiences through his authentic stories and warm stage presence. Over his 50+ year career, Cooper has amassed a catalog of over 30 albums and continues to tour actively. His latest Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari" has garnered much critical acclaim and was voted #1 Album of 2024 on "Americana Highways" Readers Poll. Several established artists lent their voices to this album, including Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Shake Russell, Darden Smith, Mando Saenz & Libby Koch. "Few artists can claim to make music for 50 years and still do so with the same eagerness and enthusiasm that marked their initial efforts." Lee Zimmerman, American Songwriter "Dana has a poet's eye for beauty and detail, a blues man's soul & a songbird's gift. He is remarkable." Hayes Carll - Songwriter/Musician Shake Russell - For more than 50 years, Texas singer-songwriter 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. Shake has released 30+ albums in his career and more to come. Shake's recent releases, “Chasing the Song” & "Gold To Me", showcase a delightful array of original compositions that beautifully show the extraordinary talents of this singer-songwriter. To fully appreciate and comprehend the magnitude of Shake's contributions to music, one need only listen to his life's work. From his 1978 album “Songs on the Radio” to his latest “Gold To Me”, Shake's music is a testament to the reasons why he is so widely celebrated as a Texas Music Legend! "Shake Russell, like Mark Twain or Guy Clark, has the gift of making us think and feel deeply at the same time. He's a prolific pioneer and a true American Treasure." Chad Watson - Songwriter/Musician "Shake's music walks right up to you, says howdy, and gives you a big hug. Nobody writes a better love song." Bruce Bryant - Ghost Ranch Films
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Paula Cole // THIS FIRE: 30
The 04 Center
Paula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30 —a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire, her landmark album that cemented Cole as one of the most distinctive voices of the 1990s. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound, Cole broke boundaries with songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant. On THIS FIRE: 30 , Paula will perform This Fire in its entirety—revisiting the era-defining music that sparked a generation and bringing new life, nuance, and power to the songs fans have carried with them for decades. Expect an intimate, emotionally charged performance that honors the original spirit of the album while showcasing the artistry and perspective she's continued to evolve. Spanning 50+ markets across the US, the UK, and Europe, THIS FIRE: 30 marks a major touring moment for Paula Cole—one of her most far-reaching runs in years—celebrating a classic album and the enduring connection it created with listeners around the world.