Russ, also know as "Binny" began his craft at the early age of 10 years old. His passion for the drums soon led him to his first "real live performance" and being the tender age of 12 at the SRO Bar and Lounge playing in a band called "Tim Wangen and The AC Rockers." Patrons of the SRO were shocked to see "the little kid" behind the drums. Although Russ was unable to see over his toms, he had raised the level of his passion and began his career. And the rest is History!!

In his 20+ years of playing and performing, Russ has teamed up with bands such as "Vandetta", "Annilhilation", a Twin Cities favorite "Tantrum", "Southern Exposure", "Faded Youth", "ODin Phoenix", and the "Greg Michaels Band" who recently opened up for national act such as "Emerson Drive" and "Trent Willmon". Russ has performed on stages such as "The Mirage", "The Iron Horse", "First Avenue", "7th St. Entry", "Povlitzki's", "Half Time Rec", "Renegades", "St Croix Live", Salida Depot, Git-er-Dun Saloon - just to name a few. Russ has also done some time in the studio setting at MasterMix Studios in Minneapolis. Russ has played in a diverse assortment of bands over the years- metal, rock, country, and Jam bands! His playing style is a complex reflection of all those project experiences- his kinetic and dynamic grooves drive and anchor the sound of any rhythm section. Make sure to check out the show schedule, then visit one of the shows and introduce yourself. See you at the show!!

Russ plays: Gretsch Drums, Evans EC2 & G1 Heads, Zildjian Cymbals, Pearl Hardware, Axis AL2 Bass Pedals, and Vic Firth Drum Sticks.

Contact Russ ~ binny@ironhorserocks.com