Get ON THE SCENE with an R&B ROCKIN MACHINE!
Steeped in the "Rootsy" tradition of Soul, Blues and Rock.
CARLA RUSSELL is the focal point of blues/soul/rock outfit Kozmic Mama.
Raw, Soulful and brings a modern edge to everything she does.
In addition to working with the band, CARLA also does "session work" recording for songwriters, background vocals on albums and her own works as well as live performances singing background for artists at concerts, showcases, induction ceremonies, etc.
Based in Huntsville, AL, Kozmic Mama has become one of the Southern U.S.'s most popular acts after forming in 1991.
Carla Russell's soulful vocals front an incredibly adept band consisting of Matt Shook, Bobby Love, Mike Fontenot, and Jimmy Clay. Shook and Love comes from Atlanta, GA while Fontenot comes from New Orleans, LA. Clay is from Huntsville, Al. Russell grew up in Europe. They play everything from blues, soul, r&b, to
rock with fire, passion, and unbridled soul.
Carla Russell Discography
James LeBlanc--2009, Muscle Shoals Records
Jamie Fox--2009, Muscle Shoals Records
Clarence Carter--2008, Nutthouse Studios
Gary Nichols--2008, Unbroken Ground, Muscle Shoals Records
Jamie Fox--2008, Muscle Shoals Records
Danny Brooks 2007, No Easy Way Out Rockin' Camel Music
When I Find the Ocean 2006, Movie Soundtrack, Cypress Moon
Kunio Kishida 2005, Alabama Boy, King Record Co.
Gary Nichols 2005 Universal Music Nashville
Paul Thorn 2004 Perpetual Obscurity Records
King Karma 2004 Centurian Records
James LeBlanc 2003 Muscle Shoals Records
Clarence Carter 2003 Muscle Shoals Records
Russell Smith 2002, The End is Not in Sight, Fame Records
Decoys 2002, Shot From the Saddle, Fame Records
Trail of Tears 2001, Comemorative Compilation,Fame Records
Her Place 1999, Her Place, Duck Tape Music
Chuck Leavell 1998, What's in the Bag?, Capricorn Records
Walter Jr. 1998, Louisiana Soul, GatorTone Records
Jimmy Hall 1996, Rendezvous with the Blues, Capricorn Records
Gregg Allman 1995, Searchin for Simplicity, Capricorn Records
Brides of Jesus 1995, What's Gonna Set you Free?, Duck Tape Music
Jerry Joseph 1994, Love and Happiness, Back Door Records
USA Network Television series "THE BIG EASY."
Various songwriter demos and jingles
Recorded at/Studios
FAME Studios-Muscle Shoals Al
DUCKTAPE Studios-Decatur Al
SUBSONIC Studios-New Orleans LA
McGUIRE Studios-Muscle Shoals Al
MUSCLE SHOALS SOUNDS Studios-Muscle Shoals Al
BIRDLAND Studios-Town Creek Al
SWAMPERS Studios-Muscle Shoals Al
BOUTWELL Studios-Birmingham Al
MADDOX Studios-Suligent Al
CYPRESS MOON Studios-Muscle Shoals Al
NUTTHOUSE Studios-Muscle Shoals Al
Producers & Songwriters
Johnny Sandlin/Producer (Capricorn Records, Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic)
Rodney Hall/Producer (FAME Records)
Rick Hall/Producer (FAME Records)
Larry Byrom/Producer-Songwriter (Steppenwolfe, Eddie Rabbit and countless recordings)
Jimmy Johnson/Producer (Swampers Records, Muscle Shoals Rythym Section)
Mark Harolson/Producer (Boutwel Commercial Studios)
Mike McGuire/Producer-Songwriter (Shennendoah)
Jimmy Nutt/Producer
Mike Duke/Songwriter (Huey Lewis, Wet Willie)
Walt Aldrige/Songwriter
Billy Maddox/Songwriter
Paul Thorn/Songwriter
James LeBlanc/Songwriter
Gary Nichols/Songwriter
Johnny Holland/Songwriter
Jaime Fox/Singer-Songwriter
Opened for
Bob Dylan
Gladys Knight
Fabulous Thunderbirds
Bobby Rush
Swingin' Medalions
Jay and The Techniques
Performed with (Live Shows-singing back up vocals)
The Commodores
Eddie Floyd
Dr. Hook
Clarence Carter
Raybon Brothers
Vern Godsden
Pat Upton
Gary Nichols
James LeBlanc
Alicia Elliott
Angela Hacker
Zack Hacker
Concerts/Events for
Big Spring Jam
Von Braun Center
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
W.C. Handy Music Society
City of Huntsville Al
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: Russelville Al, Rogersville Al, Brilliant Al, Clifton Tn, Madison Al
SCHOOLS: UAH-University of Al in Huntsville, UNA-University of North Al, UA-University of Al, Huntsville City Schools, Madison City Schools
CORPORATIONS-ORGANIZATIONS: Direct Tv, Boeing, Teledyne Brown, Intergraph, Red Cross, Colsa, Bechtel, SAIC, Marriot, Hilton, Holiday Inn, American Cancer Society, National Childrens Advocacy, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Hope Place, Perfect Events, Huntsville Land Trust, Huntsville Museum of Art, Earlyworks Museum, Botanical Gardens of Huntsville, Champion Cheverolet, Athens Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, Enfinger Developement, AFLAC, Perfect Events Agency, Huntsville Country Club, Chrokee Ridge Country Club, Hampton Cove Country Club, Musgrove Country Club, Anniston Country Club, Selma Country Club, Broken Arrow Country Club, Inverness Country Club, Double Head Resort
