Album Notes

Russell Marsland is one of Canada's premier guitarists. Having grown up as a child prodigy, at age 17 Russ became lead guitarist at a famous Vancouver nightclub called Lassetter's Den, named after owner Bill Lassetter from the BC Lions. The house band consisted of the likes of Tom Lavin from the Powder Blues Band, as well as David Lanz, keyboardist for the late great Frank Zappa. He later co-founded the legendary Rhythm and Blues Allstars, performing along B.B. King, the Allman Brothers, and War.

After having performed and recorded with hundreds of other artists, Dig Deep is Russell's first CD under his own name.

" Equipped with a big, deep baritone voice and lightning-quick fingers, Marsland proves on Dig Deep he has the tools to excavate rural, acoustic and urban, electric blues traditions with equal dexterity."

- Robert Reid, The Record

" ...A deeply layered 80 minute journey to the heart of the blues..."

- Steve Newton, The Georgia Straight

" ...Marsland's voice will knock you out. It's deep, bluesy and full of soul. He sings from the heart with fire and conviction..."

- Elaine Morrison, The Leader

" ...Dig Deep is a knockout. Dynamic, creative music that rocks and swings!"

- Vancouver International Jazz Festival