2019: The Russ Bergquist Project

Artist: Russ Bergquist Title: The Russ Bergquist Project Released: 2019 Russ’ Notes This album is a collection of sessions I have done over the years, all put together in one package. These songs are my interpretation of the type of music I like to listen to and play: Melodic, energetic and fun songs incorporating good musicianship. I have gathered a …

Touch The Sun: album artwork

2017: Touch The Sun

Artist: Touch The Sun Title: Touch The Sun Released: 2017 Russ’ Notes TOUCH THE SUN is my other band here in Vancouver comprised of myself, Rob Wade (original drummer from THE THICK OF IT and JAR) and Alex Roque (guitarist from THE THICK OF IT). We released our debut album “Above Dark” in 2017, with a few accompanying videos and …

2013: JAR.

Artist: JAR. Title: JAR. Released: 2013 Russ’ Notes JAR were a band from the 90’s who signed to Columbia / Sony, releasing one album in 2001 (as FLYBANGER). The original singer and drummer resurrected the band in 2012, with me on bass and some guy on guitar. We self-released this album, which is comprised of re-recorded versions of their classic …

DuskMachine 2003

2013: DuskMachine

Artist: DuskMachine Title: DuskMachine Released: 2013 Russ’ Notes At the end of my time in ANNIHILATOR, Randy Black (drums), Joe Comeau (vocals) and I discussed doing something together in the future. This ended up being the second DUSKMACHINE album with the three of us joining Nikolai Wurk on guitar (Nikolai was a tech in Annihilator so we all knew each …

The Thick Of It - First Day Of Death

2010: First Day Of Death

Artist: The Thick Of It Title: First Day Of Death Released: 2010 Russ’ Notes I am still in this band – good friends playing music. This band has evolved quite a bit over the years, with former members staying close friends. Originally an acoustic based band (I even performed as an acoustic guitarist with them), THE THICK OF IT has …