Dan Russell (artist manager)


Dan Russell is an artist, singer songwriter, artist advocate, producer & concert and event promoter. A graduate of Walpole High School in Massachusetts and later Barrington College, Russell is known for managing both the American rock band the Call and songwriter Michael Been and has worked in various capacities with such artists as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Sam Philips, Mark Heard, U2 and Brad Corrigan, Cheryl Kelley, Robin Lane, Ramona Silver, Vigilantes of Love, Rachel Taylor, among others.
Russell is the president of New Sound Artist Management and NewSound International and the co-founder of record label Fingerprint Records. In 1994 he received a Grammy nomination for producing Fingerprint's compilation album Strong Hand of Love: A Tribute to Mark Heard, to which he also contributed the song, "I Just Wanna Get Warm." After years of contributing to the careers of other artists, Russell recorded his debut album, Feel the Echoes, which was successfully funded via Kickstarter, and currently working on a new release for 2022.
In 1998, Russell founded the Soulfest, a multi-day music festival with core focus on faith and social justice. It was originally held at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Russell has been continuing his work on the festival, held every summer at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield, Massachusetts, drawing more than 25,000 attendees annually to see over 100 bands, renowned authors and speakers on four stages.
Russell produces concert films and has expanded into music supervision for film and television, and he co-owns a music recording studio with his son Jesse Russell.

Career

On February 1, 2024, it was announced that Dan Russell had signed with MI5 Records and Universal Music Group. This deal effectively revived Fingerprint Records, providing worldwide distribution and marketing support for Russell's music. Following the limited release of Dan Russell's 2017 record, Feel The Echoes, the album was remixed, resequenced, remastered, and retitled to Echoes at the request of the new label. Universal Music Group treated Echoes as a new release, with an official release scheduled for June 9, 2024. Available on all digital platforms: .
Echoes achieved significant success on national rock radio charts. The album maintained a position in the top 20 of the national rock radio chart for 24 consecutive weeks. During this period, it reached an estimated 1.6 million listeners weekly and received more than 1,250 spins per week on rock radio stations nationwide.

SoulFest

In 1998 Dan Russell founded and spearheaded the organization of the Soulfest, a multi-day music festival with core focus on faith and social justice. At first held at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The 3 day festival began at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire and changed locations in 2005 to Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH. The festival featured such christian music outlets as Skillet, TobyMac, Third Day, Switchfoot, Kardia, The Chariot, Flyleaf, Jason Upton, Maeve, and Matt Maher.
At the conclusion of SoulFest 2022, organizers announced that SoulFest would relocate to the D.L. Moody Center in Northfield, Massachusetts. According to Gunstock Area Commission meeting minutes, Gunstock management sought early termination of its contract with SoulFest on the grounds that the event was not profitable for the resort and required significant resources, maxing out parking and campsite capacity in 2022. Festival founder Dan Russell stated "they just didn't want us back." Organizers moved ahead with advertising and selling tickets for Northfield SoulFest, although the event had not received event permit approval from the Town of Northfield Selectboard as late as December 2022. In discussions with the town representatives of Northfield, the Moody Center proposed an event attendance of 8,500 for the first Northfield SoulFest. Local residents have raised concerns that the Town of Northfield, the Moody Center itself, and the local area all lack the infrastructure to host a large regional event.
27th Annual SoulFest would be held in August 2025, taking place in Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Partial discography

This is a partial list of recordings on which Dan Russell has played a role.Fun in the First World – Andy Pratt – Executive Producer, ManagerNot Just for Dancing – Andy Pratt – Executive Producer, ManagerHeart Connection – Robin Lane & the Chartbusters – Executive Producer, ManagerBetween the Answers – John Fischer – Producer, Arranger Casual Crimes – John Fischer – Producer, Arranger Tribal Opera – iDEoLA – National Marketing DirectorThe Indescribable Wow – Sam Phillips – Tour ManagerLet the Day Begin – the Call – Tour Manager, co-ManagerRed Moon – the Call – Associate Producer, ManagerJugular – Vigilantes of Love – Executive ProducerDry Bones Dance – Mark Heard – Associate ProducerSecond Hand – Mark Heard – Production AssociateCruel Inventions – Sam Phillips – Tour ManagerThe Embarrassing Young – John Austin – Executive ProducerKilling Floor – Vigilantes of Love – Executive ProducerSatellite Sky – Mark Heard – Co-Producer with Jim ScottHigh Noon – Mark Heard – ProducerLove Is Everywhere Maxi Single – The Call – Co-ProducerWelcome to Struggleville – Vigilantes of Love – Co-producer with Jim ScottStrong Hand of Love: A Tribute to Mark Heard – ProducerThe Magic Brain of Unreason – Hezze – Executive ProducerYou & Me & Hell – Ramona Silver – Executive Producer, ManagerBlister Soul – Vigilantes of Love – Co-ProducerV.O.L. – Vigilantes of Love – ProducerOrphans of God – Mark Heard Tribute Album – ProducerTrailers – Ramona Silver – Executive Producer, ManagerSlow Dark Train – Vigilantes of Love – Co-ProducerThe Best of The Call – the Call – ProducerTo Heaven and Back – the Call – Executive ProducerUltrasound – Ramona Silver – Executive Producer, ManagerMystery Mind – Mark Heard ProducerLive Under the Red Moon – the Call – Executive ProducerDeath By Candy – Ramona Silver – Executive Producer, ManagerFan Dance – Sam Phillips – ManagerB.R.M.C. – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Co-Manager with Graeme LoweHammers and Nails – Mark Heard – Co-Producer with Buddy MillerTake Them On, On Your Own – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Co-Manager with Graeme LoweA Boot and a Shoe – Sam Phillips – ManagerHowl – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, ManagerThe Howl sessions EP – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – ManagerBABY 81 – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – ManagerAmerican X: Baby 81 Sessions EP – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – ManagerThe Effects of 333 – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – ManagerDon't Do Anything – Sam Phillips – ManagerBeat the Devil's Tattoo – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – ManagerBig Kettle Drum – Big Kettle Drum – Executive Producer, ManagerHeartbreak Is For Everyone – Rachel Taylor Co-Producer, Co-writer, ManagerSpecter at the Feast – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – ManagerA Tribute to Michael Been – the Call featuring Robert Levon Bean – Producer with Robert Been and the Call.Feel the Echoes – Dan Russell - Artist
  • Remastered re-release of Mark Heard's 1990 Fingerprint release of Dry Bones Dance
  • Echoes, worldwide June 9, 2024 release on Fingerprint Records via MI5/UMG records. Remixed, remastered, resequenced version of 2017 Feel The Echoes. Produced by Jesse Mark Russell, Mixed and remastered by Free Hallas.

Filmography

Strong Hand of Love – producerBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club Live - producerBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club: Live in London – producerThe Call Live at the Troubadour: A Tribute to Michael Been – producer

Awards and nominations