Russ Hewitt

Blending Latin, jazz and flamenco styles, guitarist Russ Hewitt brews and intoxicating oasis of sounds. A University of North Texas graduate in classical performance and a seasoned studio musician, he is no stranger to the Dallas music scene. As part of acclaimed Texas bands including Whipping Post, and Hollow, Hewitt won both electric and acoustic category in Z-Rock radio’s prestigious “guitar slinger” contest. As a member of both Whipping Post and Hollow, Hewitt has opened for national acts such as Zakk Wylde, Quiet Riot, Sammy Hagar, Infectious Grooves, and Saigon Kick, earning kudos as “Top 10 Acts of the Year,” Band to Look For,” and “Next Big Thing.”

Hewitt’s long awaited debut album Bajo el Sol was a labor of love. He worked with world-famous players Walfredo Reyes Jr. (Santana, Strunz and Farah, Ricky Martin) on drums; Raphael Padilla (Miami Sound Machine and Shakira) on percussion; Bob Parr (Cher, Bran Setzer Orchestra) on bass; and flamenco prodigy Alfredo Caceres. With over 200 gigs in 2007, Hewitt’s seasoned band expresses flair, facility and bravura.

On Bajo el Sol, Hewitt is as talented as a Latin, jazz and flamenco stylist as he is a revered rock shredder. “I’ve been doing Nuevo Flamenco for the last 10 years, so although it’s new to my rock audience, it’s second nature to me. I am so excited this album has finally come together. I called it Baja el Sol because it’s all about brining together music fro around the world “Under the Sun.”