THE SALTY SUITES [https://www.facebook.com/thesaltysuites/] played
their very first show together in a high security prison for the
criminally insane. That's no joke, and it was a very fitting beginning
for this plucky bunch of misfits. Their brand of original Americana
encompasses a wide spectrum of musical styles from bluegrass to blues
from classic country swing to heady jam band rock (as rocking as you
can get with mandolin, stand up bass and acoustic guitar).The three
lead singers’ voices could not be more different from one another
and yet, when they come together in three-part harmony, the powerful
sound delivers a heavy dose of musical charm.
The Salty Suites are Scott Gates (mandolin, vocals), Chuck Hailes
(stand up bass, vocals) and Chelsea Williams (vocals, acoustic
guitar). Scott Gates, a native to the Southern California bluegrass
scene, plays the mandolin with a healthy mix of finesse and mayhem.
His ear-bending tones can go from sounding like classical mandolin to
electric guitar and everything in between. And to add insult to injury
Scott is also an exceptional singer and songwriter. Chuck Hailes, who
started out playing jazz and classical bass, has evolved into quite
the musical mischief-maker. His playing style ranges from dulcet
bowing tones to off-kilter funky grooves, and he might just break your
heart with his beautifully poignant original songs. Singer Chelsea
Williams has a voice that is one part honey and two parts whiskey. Her
sweet sound can turn to gravel in an instant and her bittersweet songs
tempt you into believing that you might actually enjoy a little bit of
heartache.
TICKETS ARE $15 IN ADVANCE AND $18 AT THE DOOR, GENERAL ADMISSION; $10
ADVANCE, $13 AT THE DOOR FOR STUDENTS WITH ID. CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE
FREE. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW, OR YOU MAY
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT THE DOOR THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW. DOORS OPEN
ONE HALF HOUR BEFORE SHOW TIME. WE ACCEPT CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR (ATMS
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The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated
to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your
own adult beverage with no additional corkage fee. If you need more
information or have any questions, please call us: #510-654-3808.
Thank you for your support!
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