Amber Russell Tickets

Amber Russell is a Portland, Oregon-based fingerstyle guitarist and educator who has been shaping the modern acoustic scene since 2010. Recognized for her percussive techniques and inventive alternate tunings, Amber combines thoughtful composition with technical craft. She collaborates with fellow fingerstyle artists and shares insight through instruction, live performances, and community gatherings in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Her work sits at the intersection of contemporary guitar and traditional fingerstyle, drawing listeners into stories told through nuanced rhythms, melodic lines, and expressive dynamics. Whether performing solo or with fellow musicians, Amber delivers engaging, technically precise performances that resonate with fans of modern acoustic music.

Key milestones include being inducted into the 2015 Riffwars Hall of Fame as Best Female Original Artist, becoming the first female competitor at the Canadian Guitar Festival in 2017, and performing at the International Women of Fingerstyle event at the House of Blues in Anaheim in 2020. Amber released METANOIA in 2019 on an independent label, and her track Portland Dance premiered with Candyrat Records in December 2019, garnering attention across the fingerstyle community. She continues to perform, teach, and collaborate, bringing a distinctive voice to Portland’s vibrant music scene.

Upcoming 2025 tour dates bring Amber to Portland venues as she shares the stage with fellow artists and supports rising stars in the fingerstyle world. Stay tuned for additional shows and updates on her social channels and Rose City Guitar Company partnerships.