Russ is out of Shreveport, LA, and he bring a crazy Cajun influence to the band. He's played from coast to coast and everywhere in between. His experience includes Las Vegas shows, Rock & Roll concerts and country shows and he puts all of that experience to work for 54 Steps. He sings, occasionally plays keyboard, and swaps lead and rhythm guitar lines with Phil. The Cajun zest for life can be felt whenever Russ sings or takes a lead.