Salty Suites
- As we said a few years back: “Just when we thought that our kids would never appreciate why we were worried about the preservation of acoustic music, a young group known as Salty Suites shows up.” When they were last here in 2018, they helped us to realize Americana, bluegrass and roots music will not die. These extremely talented young musicians are not only giving us hope; they are introducing acoustic music and a living history of our musical past to an audience who never heard of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band or Supertramp.
- For kids as young as these folks, the New Grass Revival was a relic almost as primitive as Bill Monroe. The concept of new, new grass makes sense to this band. If you wish to understand the musical hope for the living traditions of America, please join us to welcome the return of Salty Suites to Musica Del Rio. Salty Suites lives in the world of acoustic music, sharing a passion for roots, bluegrass, and traditional mountain music.
- Chelsea Williams has been writing and performing her own music since she was 13 years old. Chelsea brings an awesome vocal and guitar style to the Salty Suites. She has penned over 100 songs and often can be found busking, to share her music while seeking instant feedback to her latest creations.
- To say Chuck Hailes is a “young, up and coming” bass player is clearly an understatement. Chuck is one of the nation’s top bass players. He was schooled in classical and jazz bass; but he moved his focus to Americana with a clear style of his own.
- Joining Salty Suites on banjo and vocals is Mark Cassidy. Mark recently brought the house down at The Grand Ole Opry. He was also been part of many projects melding traditional music with rock, such as “Who Grass”. His fit with Salty Suite is snug, for very good reason.
- Yes, there is hope for the future of folk music and you will get a fine taste on November 8. Just be here!