A roots group with a straightforward and unassuming style, a sound that is stripped down to its core, and songs that come straight from within, Salt of the Earth formed early in the spring of 2003. The members are Lynne Reif on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and occasional harmonica, Mike Schrand on bass, baritone guitar and vocals, Jake Brookman ..o and Jim Hieger on lead acoustic guitar, banjo, and vocals. Both Lynne and Mike have a history playing and singing in the St. Louis-based Roots-Rock band Belle Starr (1996-2002). Jake is a classically trained cellist who has played in groups ranging from symphony orchestras to punk bands, and Jim is a self-taught all-natural lead player with performance roots in the "jam band" circle. Salt of the Earth features Lynne's songwriting, which aims to chew on life in a heartfelt way, and spans the genres of pop, folk and blues. The band puts down rhythmic instrumental accompaniment complemented by rich melody and harmony lines. Sit back and listen to the music. Thats all there is.
Our most recent CD "These New Days" was released on January 20th, 2007, it is available for online purchase at CD Baby. You can also listen to some of the other tracks from THESE NEW DAYS that aren't available here at our myspace site.
HERSTORY WEEKEND 2009 the ground floor club in belleville MARCH 27 & 28! DOOR BENEFITS SINGLE PARENT'S SCHOLARSHIP AT SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE
MUSIC BY KIM MASSE, EARTHSOL, & 1O MORE GREAT ACTS, ART BY AUNIA KAHN, AMY THORNE, MICHELLE HUDGINS & 10 MORE FUN ARTISTS, DANCE BY MICHELLE GRAVITY, HIPS AFIRE, & MANY MORE DELIGHTFUL DANCERS
CLOTHING EXCHANGE, HAIRCUTS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS, TAROT, PSYCHIC READINGS: ALL IN HONOR OF WOMENS' HISTORY MONTH;)
I meant to come by sooner and tell you how much fun we had at the Harvest Fest. What a beautiful day! And Salt of the Earth... nice Sunday good time for sure.
Hope you enjoy your break away from the busy schedule and look forward to pulling a show together in '08.
I'm so glad I'm friends with Jake so that I got to hear all of you at the Bachelor Party and Wedding! I love your intelligent lyrics and acoustic magic. Thank you for sharing your art and time with herstory weekend. we had a blast!
love,
kim
What a great show on Saturday night! We can't begin to describe how wonderful it truly was. Just know how much we enjoyed ourselves and what a honor it was to be included in the special celebration of the new CD. BIG THINGS are just around the bend for SOTE!!!
our love to all---
Rob and Patty
Happy Happy Joy Joy and all things warm and fuzzy... no really, we wish you all the very best this new year... can't wait to hear the new cd... woo-hoo.
Thank you SO much for the very kind words. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen... it means the world. Can't wait to catch SOTE in the coming weeks.
I'm going through SOTE withdrawl!! We have got to get out to St. Louis to see you all. Can't wait to see you all and hear the new songs. The new CD is going to be so great. We can't wait!!
Hope to see you before then---
Patty and Rob
