Swingin’ Harpoon

Swingin Harpoon ( Blues Band ) is a concept that Salty has envisioned for many years. Take the big sound of a swing big band and arrange blues harp into the mix with solid blues, and you have Swingin Harpoon Blues Band. Swingin Harpoon Blues Band has been booking regionally and in legendary venues such as The Bradfordville Blues Club & Bullwinkles (Tallahassee Fl), Marshside Mama’s (Hilton Head SC ), The Melting Point (Athens GA), Schooner Wharf (Key West), Lilie Marlene’s (Pensacola Fl ), Blues Tavern (Mobile Al ), Arts Garage (Delray Beach FL )Pineapple Willies (Panama City Beach Fl), and many many others venues. The reception from the crowds have been overwhelming. Swingin Harpoon  will be blowing near you soon.

​Literally wearing out a ‘Swingerhead (Michael Andrew) ‘ CD over a period of about 12 years, Salty finally acted on his swing interests and put Swingin Harpoon Blues Band together.

​(Salty) was born in Tarpon Springs Fl., and always ‘tinkered’ with musical instruments. Salty started blowing harp at 14, learning his licks from two main sources….J. Geils Band , and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. The two contrasting styles of music influenced Salty’s harmonica style.

​Salty’s hard blowing licks and unique timing provide a unique harmonica flavor, enjoyed by all. Other influences come from Pat Ramsey, William Clarke, Fingers Taylor, Johnny Winter, Michael Andrew, Lee Oskar, and many other artists over the years.

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Salty has performed or opened for with such artists as Pat Ramsey, Eddie Kirkland, Major Bacon, Eric Culbertson, Cyde Ramsey, Jason Ricci, Bill ‘The Sauce Boss’ Wharton, J B ‘ s Zydeco Zoo, Sir Charles Atkins, Pat Buchanon, Herbie Mann, Spyro Gyra, Georgia Satellites, Atlanta Rhythym Section, Grace Slick & Starship, Julian Kasper, Billy Dean, Terry Clark, Tom Gribbon, T.C. Carr, Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Confederate Railroad, Billy Dean, Cathy Cotton, Tracy Byrd, Joe Nichols, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Collie, Jeanie Sealy, Janie Fricke and many more.

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Over the years, Salty has been a member of The Summer Brothers, Harpo, Brad Willis & The Southern Stars, Florida Band, Lost Companion Band, Southern Satisfaction, Barry Fish Band, Allie & The Allie Cats, Midnight Rain, The Saltwater Cowboy Band, Roadhouse, and is the founder and front man for Swingin Harpoon.

​American Without Prefix (2007 Saltwater Cowboy Live Music), Swingin Harpoon Blues Band debut CD, met great critical reviews, and Swingin Harpoon Blues Band next 2 CD’s have some unique swinging blues.

Salty has the passion, energy and experience for a memorable funky blues swing show.I am currently updating Swingin Harpoon Website here on Wix after being with Go Daddy for over 10 years….please be patient as I bring in all my info…Thanks..