Russel Taine Jr.

Russel Taine Jr. 

Based in Austin, TX, Russel Taine Jr. is the musical project of Aaron Winston, a New Jersey native who moved to Texas after he found out there were places where you didn't have to listen to Bon Jovi 24/7 on the radio.

“It’s not that I don’t love Livin' On A Prayer,” Winston says. “I just never want to hear it again.” 

With a musical sound that has been variously described as “Uncle Tupelo meets Millennial power pop” and “If Tom Petty was from Texas, but with more Iggy Pop,” Russel Taine Jr. features Aaron Winston (songwriter/vocals/guitar), Justin Winslow (bass), Wes Armstrong (drums), and Dylan Hill (lead guitar/backing vocals).