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Salt Miners

2001-2007. Thanks to all!

About Me

Originally a pick-up band of rockers and punks who got together to share beer, songs, and good times in the fall of 2001. After 6 years, 8 bass players, lots of shows, some traveling and whatnot, we called it a day. Thanks to all who have partied with us and supported us through the years.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/26/2004
Band Website: This is it.
Band Members: Tim Pak (Banjo, Dobro, Harmonica ), Brian McCarty (Guitar, Stovepipe, Jug ), Mark Paul (Mandolin, Guitar, Kazoo, Washboard Tie), Katie Grace on the upright bass. Everybody sings. And our past members...Mitch Matthews, Andy Henry, Dan Tennant, Kevin Stripling, Johnny Miller, Joe Bakaitis. And the reserves, Nick Schillace and Dean Western.
Influences: Woody Guthrie, The Dillards, Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Skillet Lickers, Carter Family, Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Jesse Fuller, Del McCoury Band, Uncle Dave Macon, and Ramblin' Jack Elliot.
Sounds Like: Hard hitting songs for hard-hit people.
Record Label: Woodshed
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Nice things that folks have said about us...

From CTRLALTCOUNTRY in Belgium comes this review...THE SALT MINERS "The Fifth Of July" (Woodshed Records) (3,5) J J J     The Salt Miners zijn een uit Detroit afkomstig vijftal besta...
Posted by Salt Miners on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

'NEW CD EP IS HERE!

Indeed, the new Salt Miners EP, "The Fifth Of July", is here. We cut five hoppin' tracks live in the studio, and we are very proud of the effort. Three originals, plus our own versions of "Plastic Jes...
Posted by Salt Miners on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:59:00 PST