Album Notes

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 the current line-up in of Steve Taddei (lead
vox/guitar), Chris Ross (lead guitar/pedal steel), Ryan
Tocchini (keys/vox), Jerry Abelin (bass/vox), and Scott
Headrick (drums/vox). Taddei's compelling songwriting
and unique voice are distinctive, backed up by three
part 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.