The members are Lynne Reif on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Mike Schrand on bass, baritone guitar and vocals,Jake Brookman on cello, and Jim Hieger on lead acoustic guitars and banjo. Both Lynne and Mike have history playing and singing in the St. Louis-based Roots-Rock band Belle Starr (1996-2002). Jake is a classically trained cellist who has played in groups ranging from symphony orchestras to punk bands and Jim is a self-taught, all natural lead player with performance roots in the “jam band”circle. Salt of the Earth features original songwriting, which aims to chew on life in a heartfelt way, and spans the genres of pop, folk and blues. The group puts down rhythmic instrumental accompaniment complemented by rich melody and harmony lines.

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