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Martini Russa Duo - promo video
Original song Chess
Martini Russa Band - promo video
Martini Russa - Georgia on my mind (Ray Charles)
Martini Russa original song Kremlin Wall - official music video
Martini Russa at Rock the Stage SWFL 2023
Martini at Rock the Stage SWFL 2023
Martini Russa performing
Anastasia with an acoustic guitar
Overview
Acoustic-electric duo and full 4-piece band with a repertoire that spans over a 100 years: from unique renditions of blues standards, to classic rock and modern covers, to fiery originals. Our sound is defined by Anastasia's hauntingly beautiful solos and Martini's virtuoso guitar solos. We are good-looking, professional people who are passionate about their art of music and performance.
Reviews
4 reviews
Julie K.
June 15, 2024Don't miss out - Martini Russa is a must see band!
If there were more rating stars to give for this band, I would! Martini Russa is new to the SW Florida area, and they are the new must-see band. Anastasia's voice is incredibly powerful, and the whole band's performance is absolutely captivating. Their energy and stage presence are infectious, and the way they engage with the audience is truly something special. Martini is a technically skilled guitar player and adds an incredible depth to the band's sound. His intricate solos and riffs are a joy to listen to and really elevate the overall performance. The chemistry between Martini and Anastasia is evident, and it's clear that they both contribute to creating an exceptional musical experience for their audience.
We will definitely hire Martini Russa again for our future events. Their performance added so much energy and excitement to our event, and the feedback from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive. It's rare to find a band that is not only incredibly talented but also professional and easy to work with. Martini Russa exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to have them back for another unforgettable performance.
If you have the opportunity to see Martini Russa live, don't miss it!
Hired as: Rock & Roll Singer
Martini Russa
Thank you so much for this beautiful and warm review! You’ve made us blush while reading it! It’s always a please to perform for you and Tony, the German-American Social Club of Cape Coral and all your friends!
Orawan B.
May 31, 2024We love this band!
Martini Rusa performed at our family get-together, and everyone absolutely loved their music and company. Highly recommended!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, Rock Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Martini Russa
Thank you very much for this review, Orawan! It’s was a pleasure to be invited into your beautiful home!
Lisa G.
May 31, 2024The best band in the area!
Martini Russa band are always polite, on time, and super professional and nice people! Their performance is just spotless, their song choice is fantastic and caters to wide range of audiences. It's also refreshing to see the singer also play guitar!
Hired as: Alternative Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Marco B.
May 16, 2024Hottest band in SW Florida!
Martini Russa is an electrifying band. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Anastasia, delivers powerhouse vocals, a perfect blend of intensity and emotion. Lead guitarist, Martini, is nothing short of a virtuoso. Each solo is a journey, commanding attention with every note. Together, they are a power duo that provide a powerful performance and an unforgettable experience for any audience.
When performing with their full band, the rhythm section, featuring Marco on drums and Erlan on bass, rise the energy level to an infectious level.
They are professional, personable, and deliver a passionate and enthusiastic performance every time!
Hired as: Cover Band, Rock Band
Martini Russa
Thank you very much, for this wonderful review, Mr Barroso! We always enjoy working with you and performing for your guests! Looking forward to the next time!
Booking information
Price range: $400 and up
Languages: English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Next insurance agency: Commercial General Liability Policy number NXTFWKFHCC-00-GL. Effective 1/3/2024 - 1/3/2025
What to expect
Martini Russa, whether as a well-dressed professional duo or stylish band, provides an exquisitely unforgettable full concert experience. We perform a combination of unique renditions of blues standards and rock ballads as well as banging classic rock covers and fiery originals. Every song in our repertoire, that spans over 100 years, has been hand-picked and uniquely stylized, leaving our audience of all ages inspired, entertained and delighted! Anastasia's powerfully haunting vocals and Martini's melodic virtuoso guitar solos, not to mention our rhythm section's grooves, make Martini Russa's shows stand out from the rest in musicianship, performance and human connection with the audience. The artists' talent has been recognized at local and international competitions and award shows, including nominations for Duo of the Year and Musician of the Year - Guitar at Josie Music Awards 2024, and winning the 2022 SWFL Rock the Stage, and appearing on the local ABC7 "More in the Morning" TV program in 2022.
Having been musically active consecutively in Oxford (UK), Barcelona (Spain), Moscow (Russia), and Naples (FL) over the last ten years, and performing in front of audiences of all sizes, ages and nationalities, we can confidently say that you can trust us with all your live music entertainment needs!
About
International blues and rock duo and band Martini Russa are virtuoso guitarist Martini (Brazil/Spain) and powerful vocalist and rhythm guitarist Anastasia (Russia/USA). Their repertoire spans over 100 years, and is comprised of unique acoustic-electric renditions of blues standards, classic rock ballads, modern numbers and fiery originals. They are proud winners of Rock the Stage SWFL 2022 and SWFL Blues Society People's Choice Award 2022 as part of The Big Bad Wolves band. They we nominated for two consecutive years for Duo of the Year by the Josie Music Awards (Nashville, TN), and Martini won Musician of the Year - Guitar in 2024.
Martini Russa believe that music, curiosity, and self-education will save the world: “The only defense is your mind, so keep it sharp and ablaze!” - a lyric from Anastasia’s song “Midazolam Daze”.
Martini Russa currently live in Jersey City, NJ.
Services offered
Team
Martini
Lead guitar (core member duo/band)
Anastasia
Rhythm guitar and vocals (core member duo/band)
Marco
Drums (band member)
Erlan
Bass (band member)
Set list
List of standards and covers we perform:
Ain't Nobody's Business - Porter Grainger & Everett Robbins, 1922
Georgia on my Mind - Carmichael & Gorrell, 1930 (Ray Charles)
All of Me - Marks & Simons, 1931 (Billie Holiday)
Summertime - Gerschwins & Hayward, 1934 (Ella Fitzgerald)
Every Day I Have the Blues - Pinetop & Milton Sparks, 1935
Need Your Love So Bad - Mertis John Jr., 1954 (Gary Moore)
I Put a Spell on You - Hawkins & Slotkin, 1956 (Angelina Jordan)
Feeling Good - Newley & Bricusse, 1964 (Nina Simone)
Change is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke, 1964
Sunny - Bobby Hebb, 1966
Grapevine - Whitfield & Strong, 1966 (Marvin Gaye)
I'll Take Care of You - Brook Benton, 1969 (Beth Hart/Joe Bonamassa)
Superstition - Stevie Wonder, 1972
Long Train Running - Tom Johnston, 1973 (The Doobie Brothers)
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan, 1973 (Guns'N'Roses)
Hotel California - Don Felder, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, 1976
I Will Survive - Perren & Fekaris, 1978 (Gloria Gaynor; Cake)
Sultans of Swing - Mark Knopfler, 1978 (Dire Straits)
Another brick in the wall (Part 2) - Roger Waters, 1979 (Pink Floyd)
Purple Rain - Prince, 1984
Careless Whisper - George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley, 1984
Way Down in the Hole - Tom Waits, 1987
Sweet Child o'Mine - Rose, Slash, Stradlin, 1987
Creep - Radiohead, Hammon & Hazlewood, 1992
What's Up - Linda Perry, 1992 (4 Non Blondes)
Zombie - Dolores O’Riordan, 1994 (The Cranberries)
Just a Girl - Gwen Stefani & Tom Dumont, 1994 (No Doubt)
Don't Know Why - Jesse Harris, 1999 (Norah Jones)
Mad About You - Alex Callier, 1999 (Hooverphonic)
Seven Nation Army - Jack White, 2002 (The White Stripes)
Crazy - Burton, Callaway & Franco, 2005 (Gnarls Barkley)
Back to Black - Reverberi & Reverberi, 2006 (Amy Winehouse)
Umbrella - Stewart, Nash, Harrell & Carter, 2007 (Rhianna; MSP)
Take me to Church - Andrew Hozier-Byrne, 2013
Bellyache - Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell, 2017
Colors - Erik Burton, 2019 (Black Pumas)
Influences and inspiration
Pink Floyd, Nina Simone, Radiohead, Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Guns'n'Roses, Bob Dylan, Queen, Ella Fitzgerald, Rage against the Machine, Chris Cornell, Fiona Apple, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke.
Setup requirements
We have all our own equipment, including lights, so anything you provide is a bonus and will be appreciated! We require 2 electrical outlets (just one is enough for the duo).
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