"Russ songs are wonderfully written with memorable melodies and lyrics that speak directly to young children."

(Toronto City Parent Magazine- 1998)

Imagine a concert where the audience is invited to participate rather than spectate, and where every song is singable and enjoyable.      Imagine a show that engages both parents and children, using a wide variety of hand rhymes, body movement, and on-stage participation.  Award winning children's singer, Russ Clayton, has been entertaining families with his performances for over 14 years.  In the very same tradition as Raffi, "Sharon, Lois & Bram", and Fred Penner, Russ delivers a unique blend of popular folk songs, and original tunes.  With over 10 years experience as a Primary School teacher, Russ' music is interactive, fun, and combine several elements of music theory and early literacy.  He's performed at folk festivals, schools, libraries, and Family Literacy Events all over Ontario, Canada, and is looking to spread his wings Nation-wide in the near future.

With four CDs, some of Russ' most memorable and requested songs include: "Grandma's Big Old Purse", "In Our Balloon", "A Whale Of A Time", "The Duct Tape Song", "Sleeping Bunnies", "The Little Skunk's Hole", "The Dirty Song", "The Vegetable Party", and "Dinosaur At Heart."

Canadian children's label "Casablanca Kids" has re-released more than a dozen of Russ' songs on their recent compilation CDs.  In 2006, his original composition "Hop And Bop" was included on the compilation CD entitled "Dance Party."  This CD went on to win a 2006 "i Parenting Media Award" for best new products.  Other awards attained by Russ on the Casablanca Label include a 2007 "i Parenting Media Award", a 2007 "Parent's Choice Approved Award", and a 2007 "National Parenting Publications GOLD Award."  His songs are also broadcast on the CBC's "Continuous Music Network, Max Trax, and several other radio stations throughout Canada and the U.S. 

Russ' latest project is a music video show for young children, entitled "Russ TV".  The videos are gaining popularity, with over 200,000 views since it began last year.  Each 5 to 10 minute episode engages children from start to finish, and encourages physical movement and singing, while teaching early concepts of rhythm and beat, and exploring musical instruments.  The show is gaining the interest and admiration of many parents and children, who tune in repeatedly, for an interactive sing along.  With the growth of the internet, and the ability to reach out to a global audience, there's just no stopping this self-produced,  singing kindergarten teacher.