A little something about glimmer, the band.
The brainchild of singer/songwriter and playwright David Russell, glimmer is about that hint of insight and emotional connection that intelligent songwriting and talented musicianship can reveal.
After 4 months as the bandleader of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Moore Theater, in 2014 David wanted to take a more personal approach to songwriting and performance. Bringing together veteran Seattle folk/rock musicians Michael Wells & Bruce Wirth and local musical theater luminaries Dan Tierney and Susan McIntyre, David has created a polished 5-piece combining the best of both musical worlds. But it was an unexpected brush with death that catalyzed David’s vision of taking glimmer to new heights of artistry. After narrowly surviving a brain aneurysm in 2014, David turned out a dozen songs exploring the mystery and simple beauty of life, love, and family. A couple of years in the studio with producer Eric Eagle (Jesse Sykes, Wayne Horvitz) yielded “Still Here,” a personal, lyrical statement of hope and love, rendered with crafty songwriting, glorious vocal harmonies, impeccable musicianship, and polished production that leave a lasting impression.
The band is currently in the studio working on the follow-up to "Still Here," looking forward to a Summer 2019 release.
glimmer is:
David Russell (C’mon C’mon, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, 1-Uppers) - guitars and lead vocals
Susan McIntyre - lead vocals, harmonies, glockenspiel
Dan Tierney (The Poster Children, The University of Michigan Marching Band, David Russell Sideshow) - drums, percussion, accordion
Michael Wells (The Walkabouts, Dodi, Hedwig and the Angry Inch) - bass
Bruce Wirth (The Walkabouts, Terry Lee Hale) - violin, lapsteel, accordion
