Tom Russell - live in studio

Tom Russell has recorded over 20 albums of original material. Artists such as Johnny Cash, Nanci Griffith, and Dave Alvin have recorded his music.

St. Paul, Minn. — In March 2005, he released "Hotwalker," a tribute to the artists of his childhood. It featured the voices of beat poet Jack Kerouac, Lenny Bruce, Dave Van Ronk, and many others.

His latest album is "Love and Fear." While in the Twin Cities, he stopped in the studio to chat with Dale and Jim Ed.

Songs performed: "The Pugilist at 59," "Beautiful Trouble," "Stealing Electricity," and "Ash Wednesday."