Too Country Band

Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band
The Man & The Band Keeping REAL Country Music ALIVE!!

Honky Tonk Teachers
Intro to the Too Country Band
Band Members on the Road - Slide Show Below

	Our Star & Fearless Leader on Lead Vocals - Wilson, NC What can we say Real Country Music is this Man's Passion. Russ has always wanted a Real Country Music Band his entire life. Since 2003 Russ has fronted his Too Country Band almost everywhere imaginable. He believes in keeping REAL Country Music alive and well. He devotes everything he has to doing just that. Russ brings a lot to the stage & his band by his exciting vocals and natural stage presence. Oh yeah, we can't forget those dynamic outfits he wears onstage (dressing the way a country music star is supposed to). Russ knows what Real Country Music is and what it is supposed to sound and look like! For audiences everywhere he is grateful and he sets a shining example to his band and friends alike to always dress the part and conduct yourself onstage and always respect your aduence and stick to your beliefs and passions. He is always on a mission to make sure people always can hear Real Country Music the way it is supposed to be done.
	Band Leader & Steel Player - Elm City, NC What can I say about Ricky Hagan, WOW! Ricky is the co-founder of The Too Country Band along with me. He has been with me since day 1. I met Ricky at my then next door neighbors working on their satellite. It just so happened I had a gig in Raleigh, NC, a New Years Eve Opening, for the great Roger Wallace at the time. Only thing was I didn't have a band (LOL!) I saw Ricky next door explained my situation to him & well we have been together playing REAL Country Music ever since throughout this great land!
	Drummer - Smithfield, NC I knew Roger from doing shows through the years in the Smithfield, NC area when he was in the house band in a show I performed in for several years. As soon as it was possible I asked Roger who is about the best all around guy you'll ever meet to come be a part of my Too Country Band. Roger has been with me almost since day 1. I am so glad to share the stage and good times with Roger Gilmore, a true gentleman and class act.
	Bass Guitar - Tarboro, NC Bass Guitar - Tarboro, NC Evan Rose joined the too country band in 2010 as the bass player. Evan has been an asset to the band because he comes froma family rich in musical heritage and talent with his granddaddy being NC's own Red Rose. Evan not only plays bass in the Too Country Band, but is multi talented in also playing Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar & now even Steel Guitar. Like Russ, Evan knows and appreciates Real Country Music & that is rare find these days in a fine young man like Evan Rose. We are proud to have Evan in the Too Country Band
	Lead Guitar & Harmony - Red Oak, NC Tommy Everette being the newest addition to the Too Country Band plays Lead Telecaster Guitar hitting all those Hot Licks along side Ricky Hagan in the band helping Russ & the guys sound good! Tommy joined the Too Country Band in 2011 & is a seasoned musician having played with several eastern NC bands throughout his years in the music business. We are lucky to have a great Guitar player like Tommy join up with us and very glad of it!
	Vocalist - Princeton, NC I met Joy several years ago, too many years ago to tell. I have been in so many shows with Joy through the years that it is impossible to keep up with. Joy has been a member of the Too Country Band for years now and really brings so much to our show by singing like only she can so many great songs old and new alike no matter what Joy sings then well friends it has been sung! Joy also brings the beautiful part to our show and onstage (lets face it who wants to look at a bunch of boys onstage all night) LOL! We all are lucky to have Joy as a key part of the Too Country Band!

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