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ReviewsTeenage musician John Russo stops by Hot Topic on his first nationwide solo tour Date published: 2/5/2010
BY STEPHANIE BOSCOVITCH On Wednesday, Jan. 27, 17-year-old New Jersey native John Russo kicked off his first tour at Hot Topic in Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Russo's tour will cover places all over the country, including Tennessee, Arizona, Texas and even California. Before the show, he explained in an interview that he graduated early from high school to start touring in order to really learn what the music business is all about. Prior to his big solo tour, Russo performed with his brother Cruise in their band, Reverse Order. The band has played at shows such as Bamboozle, and even the Warped Tour. While walking around the mall , it was easy to point out the fans there to hear the amazing sound that is John Russo. Hot Topic began setting up, and the crowd began to get situated between the racks of "Twilight" gear and "Alice in Wonderland" T-shirts. As the acoustic show began, the amount of talent that flew out of the speakers was unbelievable. Russo's voice was so crisp and grasping--it was hard not to listen. Even if a boy singing with a guitar isn't quite up your alley, it's hard to resist the foot-tapping effect that Russo's music creates. He describes his sound as "pop-punk, with a bit of acoustic too." Could that get any better? Of course not! So, what made this great performer want to be a musician? "When I was like 6 years old, I somehow came to the conclusion that guys that could play guitar got girls," said Russo. His decision to go on tour unfortunately meant some sacrifices, he said. "A lot of people reacted differently. My girlfriend broke up with me, and my one friend wouldn't talk to me--but it's all good." However, Russo believes in himself and encourages others to remember never to give up on their dreams to become musicians, and to just know that it's a hard business. With his amazing music, and star appeal, there is no doubt that Russo will go far. He is outgoing, fun and likes to live his life "having fun, with no regrets." For more on Russo, visit myspace.com/iamjohnrusso. Stephanie Boscovitch is a senior
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