The Denver City Saltlicks

The Denver City Saltlicks, DCS, have been in the Denver music scene as of late 2004. They write original tunes that have that old time feel. You’d swear you were sittin’ on your grandma’s front porch drinking whiskey iced tea watching the sun bounce off the family still. Ahh….. They also revamp some old traditional tunes with their unique style. With the genre of the band being bluegrass at it’s core, they drown the songs with rock, punk, and surf tendencies. You do not want to miss a Denver City Saltlick show, because with these characters, anything can happen. You will never see a band have so much fun on stage. They seriously start a party. ‘Bama Slim largely makes this band what it is. He fronts with his Mandobird or amped ukulele with a gentle yet screaming presence. He brings a real “metal-grass” sound that could rip through steel. Cate Hate, who is ’Bama’s sister, actually rips through steel on her washboard. With her punk rock background she brings a real fuck you mentality. Does this girl have bloody knuckles…yes! Dray serves a beat down on the drums and won’t take no for an answer. Oh, get daddy a beer! And, George on bass. He rounds it out sweetly with his rich tone. Perfection… The band’s sound comes from anywhere and everywhere. “It sounds like someone spit in your daiquiri and threw dirt in your eyes, but in a good way.” says Cate. This band is perfectly mixed with folk/punk/bluegrass/surf/rock/, “but it’s pure Olde-Tyme Core. It’s anything you want it to be, but we want it to be something that kicks up your heels.” The Denver City Saltlicks have a sound that is familiar, but a sound you’ve never heard. Their family feel and fun party attitude comes through in every song. Surprisingly, it comes together quite smoothly and the unique after taste will linger way after the night is over.