ruskinquartet
Kansas City, Kansas, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"Taste matters as much as skill, and guitarist Brian Ruskin possesses plenty of both. Be it jazz, blues, pop or rock, Ruskin is a formidable talent who always delivers the goods."
Russ Simmons
Fox 4
Sun Publications
KKFI-FM - Sun Publications
Hey Brian! I'm glad I found you on MySpace. I had a chance to see you when you opened for Eric Johnson at the Grand Emporium a while back, I was completely floored! I hope to hear more from you. - My Space Comments
Hey ! the chicKen ROLL is really happy to be one of your friend ;)
Really great solo on New Laces ! - My Space Comments
Good stuff bro ..Im diggin your arrangements and chord groupings...tasty...your influences are well blended into your own groove thing . - My Space Comments
WOW! Brian, the jam at The Drop last night was absolutely AWESOME! - My Space Comments
Great show last night! I'm looking forward to seeing more. - My Space Comments
hey Brian,
thanks for the add. Brian is one of the best guitar players in KC. It's been a pleasure playing with you bro, on top of that Brian feels every note he plays, and I dig that about him. God bless all your efforts bro!!! - My Space Comments
Brian Ruskin is the midwest's most innovative guitarist on the scene. - Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Bio
Ruskinquartet started out as sidemen playing for numerous bands around Kansas City. There was an undeniable chemistry between the musicians. Starting this journey as a three piece with Brian Ruskin on Guitar and Vocals, Jeramy Johnston on Bass, and Bree Plaster on Drums, they worked out the foundation of the group before adding Caleb Aldrich on Tenor Sax.
Some of Ruskinquartet's influences are: The Bad Plus, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, Frank Zappa, The Beatles, John Coltrane,Pat Metheny, Funk, Blues, Experimental, Rock&Roll,Gospel, and many great players that we've been able to work with.
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