Alex Radus is known as a “versatile crooner” (UMC Nashville) and “skillful fretman” (Morning Call), but it's his songwriting that takes center stage. Known  for his unique brand of “genre whiplash,” Alex pairs whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana, swing, blues, folk and more. He hails from Pennsylvania’s artistically rich Lehigh and Delaware river valley region, where he has established himself as one of the area’s premiere original music artists.

During his early career, Alex was awarded a youth scholarship to Augusta Heritage, a center for the preservation of traditional American styles of music, where he was first exposed to and learned from some of the nation’s best finger-pickers.

Alex has performed with John Gorka as part of the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band, and has been direct support for Gorka, Livingston Taylor, Richie Havens, Tim Reynolds, Darrell Scott, Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), and more.  As a member of the folk noir duo, duende, he was a staple of NYC’s early aughts Anti-Folk scene at the Sidewalk Café, where he performed alongside some of the City’s best up-and-coming and established songwriters, including Regina Spektor, Nellie McKay and the Moldy Peaches.

Alex has toured extensively, recorded multiple albums, and earned awards, nominations and critical acclaim for his songwriting, recording and performing.  His music has been featured on radio, TV and film, including Adolescence, directed by Ashley Avis (Black Beauty). A staple of the eastern PA music scene, He is a frequent performer at the region’s best festivals and venues, including Musikfest, Zoellner Arts Center, Godfrey Daniels, Steelstacks, Hopewell Theater, World Cafe Live and more.