steve taddei (lead-vox/guitar), chris ross (pedal steel/guitar), ryan tocchini (keys/vox), brian patrick (bass), mike last (drums), scott headrick(drums).
Saltlick is an original indie-rock band with a country twang from Eugene, Oregon. The band formed in 2000 by Steve Taddei following the demise of his seminal country/rock outfit, Hillbilly Holocaust. The band cut their teeth on the Eugene club scene culminating in a memorable performance on the main stage of the Eugene Celebration in 2002. In 2003 the band took a deserved hiatus. They reformed in 2004 with Steve Taddei (lead vox/guitar), Chris Ross (lead guitar/pedal steel), Ryan Tocchini (keys/vox), Jerry Abelin (bass/vox), and Scott Headrick (drums/vox). The current lineup, with Mike Last on drums and Brian Patrick on bass, are hard at work on the follow up to the band's debut "A Face Only a Mother Could Love". Taddei's compelling songwriting and unique voice are distinctive, backed up by Ryan's harmonies creating a sound reminiscent of Bob Dylan and The Band with echoes of the 1980's Athens, GA scene. The jangly telecaster, creative key-work, and processed pedal steel sounds are grounded by the deep pockets a of a criminally able rhythm section. Saltlick patches it's influences of garage rock and traditional country into the quiltwork of America's cultural heritage while providing their audiences with first quality entertainment.
SALTLICK: a face only a mother could love
A self-released, self-produced, full-length record by an independent alt-country band from Eugene, Oregon.
i snuck a few listens to yr new recordings. not only does it sound so FUCKING amazing, it made me cry almost. you're gonna be famous. hope you're prepared. i hope you'll remember me and wave at me every once in awhile. tell chris i'll be his groupie whenever you guys come thru oregon.
congrats you are my 1,500th myspace friend. it's a meaningful post and I hope to honor it with years of friendly neglect. just kidding. maybe i see you at the block party. don't forget to ask me to draw a picture of you for charity. Serena
Merry Christmas, Saltlick! Thanks for your friendship and support in 2007. I always think of the time I spend in the studio as time spent with you; so, thanks for keeping me company! I'm looking forward to sharing lots more music with you in 2008.
