Thanks for making Pacific Ave. a great music spot on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Come back to Santa Cruz soon!
Manthri Srinath
April 7, 2013
That was a nice surprise and a pleasant diversion on a lazy Sunday afternoon :-)
I hope you enjoyed using that Lulu's gift card. Thanks for making the streets a more joyful place to be. Much luck to you in your careers!
Chris Melcer
April 6, 2013
Thank goodness you were back in Santa Cruz! My youngest daughter and I saw you several weeks ago and we bought the live album (at something cellars I think) and it's been in the rotation since! We love it - along with van halen, weezer, and the peppers of course. Today I was with both my daughters just shuffling down pacific and I heard this familiar sound and you were back! After about an hour my oldest made us leave because she had to go "study". Anyway - I don't know where to start but each of you is great - I love the vibe - your voices - the writing. Thanks for singing "Salty Eyes" for me or for Santa Cruz that is. That song's been a life saver of late. Peace out. Please come back. Play a venue next time and let me know in advance so I can bring a bunch of friends to fatten your wallets. Your biggest fan, Chris.
Kathy O'Donnell
March 24, 2013
My sister & I (from Boston & Maine) were going through Temecula last weekend, stopped to catch some of the Bluegrass Festival and had the pleasure of hearing you guys perform. Great musicianship, great vocals, great heart. We loved you! Please keep us on any mailing list so we know when you CD is coming out.
Jim Sappington
March 18, 2013
Scott, we've enjoyed seeing you play at the Temecula BG Fest. and other SoCal venues since '06 (POB). Better every year...truly a mando virtuoso! You've always seemed to put together such talents, now with Chelsea, Elaine and Chuck. Absolutely phenomenal!
Oh and BTW, thanks for "Lowlands" during your last set in the theater yesterday. I like to think you did since I asked if you would ;)
Daniel Boggs
March 7, 2013
Love you guys!!!
Joey Basu
February 2, 2013
"Always enjoyed listening to your band, but it's been really cool to hear your most recent clips & see you all getting even more talented. Great stuff, Salty Suites."
Virginia
January 26, 2013
I love your voices and songs. You brought tears of happiness and joy with ur music! Thank you!!!
Steve Terry
January 9, 2013
Hi Scott,
After breaking down and crying while listening to you sing on Pacific Ave yesterday,
I had to write to tell you why. Your voice singing the words of the song (Tall
Cliffs) just drew it out of me. I couldn't stop it. Take care of your gift. Thanks,
Scott! Let me know when you have a gig in Santa Cruz. I'll be there!
Mackenzie
December 8, 2012
My friend Caylee Norrod brought me to see you guys because she said you were her favorite band. I expected nothing less than fantastic musicianship, but somehow I got more. You guys were charismatic, extremely talented, and friendly as well as accommodating. I loved the performance and bought a CD immediately after. Thank you for the experience.
-Mackenzie
Shelley Kilgore
December 2, 2012
It was great meeting you at The Coffee Gallery Backstage on November 14, 2012. I was in awe of your talent and feel lucky to have caught your show during my trip out west!
Scott- The Salty Suites CD is still in my car. I can't stop singing "Hear the Thunder" and "Time to Time..."
Please see my article that was just published about Bob's venue, as well as excerpts about your show that night.
Enjoy and best of luck to you! Please let me know if you ever make it to the mid-west. :)
Shelley
Angelina Murzi
October 12, 2012
it was such a treat seeing Scott in Santa Cruz singing and playing downtown on Pacific.. I thought he was just a kid playing on the street corner with an exceptional talent... And when I asked him his name, he humbly told me with no mention of fame or popularity... What a humble beautiful young man you are...
My husband and I spent at least an hour there listening to you... We are still humming your songs... i wish all the best things in the world for you kid...
God Bless you and hold you close
Angelina and Peter Dunne
Patty Lyons
September 9, 2012
forgot to sign in at Frett House last nite.. You guys are amazing (saw you originally at Cal tech.. )
Mark
August 27, 2012
Scott,
I have seen the Salty Suites play many times and I just had to write and say that
last night's show was the best ever. I mentioned it to Bob on my way out and he
wholeheartedly agreed.
Your vocals never sounded better (you must really be working hard on that), and your
fiddle player was just amazing.
Thanks,
Mark
Mel and Pat Anderson
August 13, 2012
We saw you in Victorville 8/13/2012, got your new C D . We are enjoying the music very much. Thank You for sharing your music with us
Brian
August 5, 2012
Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As an old guy, leanin' back on the porch and watching your
efforts , I can't say how much work it's been,
but I can say that I really appreciate all that you all have done so far..........
Thanks for the update. I'll get some CD's when you blaze through the
Coffee Gallery later this month.
Stay well and happy
Brian
Bernie & Theresa Niehus
August 3, 2012
Salty Suites:
You put on an awesome show at the hot summer nights in Temecula tonight.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new CD....listened to it all the way home.
See you Friday night up in Victorville...
Thank you,
Bernie & Theresa Niehus-Lake Elsinore, CA
Theresa Niehus
July 1, 2012
Will be in Oregon the whole month of August...
Missing a lot of your shows...:( :( :(
See you in Sept. for sure....love you guy's...
Keith
May 16, 2012
Grisman @ R.I.P. Levon Helm would for sure be toe tapping to you four.
Thanks a lot.
Keith
Keith
May 16, 2012
Liked the show at O'side so much, i bought two CD's.
Hope to catch all of you again sometime soon.
Enjoy as long as possible.
Keith
Salty Suites
April 25, 2012
Gotta say it... The Salty Suites love and appreciate all the fans of our music...Sincerely. We love all of you and how hard you spread the word. A flood begins with a single drop of rain!
Merrill
April 25, 2012
My friends & I heard you at Cal Tech last Saturday evening. What a delightful group and a fun evening. We also had sushi before the show!
We will no doubt be seeing you at The Coffee Gallery: Backstage in Altadena soon.
Keep up the good work.
Merrill
Beach Vickers
April 24, 2012
I was a virgin fan. Thanks for a toe-tapping great evening!
Elizabeth Carlton Chase
April 24, 2012
So creatively rejuvenated and emotionally charged from an evening with Chelsea Williams and The Salty Suites. If you haven't seen these geniuses, catch 'em soon. They're going to be HUGE! ♥
Donna Sweet
April 23, 2012
"It was a fun evening. You all have great energy on stage. The small venue allowed us to interact easily with sing alongs and an occasional question from the audience. Your combined musical talents made for a thoroughly entertaining time. I hope you have many more opportunities to perform and expand your fan base."
Ron Murray
April 16, 2012
The CD is great. Heard the band the first time at their recent performance at Abounding Grace Chapel in Tucson. Performance made us solid fans. Particularly enjoyed Chelsea's part. Her voice is perfect and the expression during the song is something that few artists have.
Cliff Bonardi
March 22, 2012
Congrats to all of you! You guys rock! :-)
Theresa & Bernie Niehus
March 19, 2012
We watched both of your shows at the Temecula Bluegrass festival and enjoyed them.
Such talented young musicians with a GREAT future ahead of you!!!
Keep up the GOOD work and see you next time around....:) :)
Tim Mahoney
March 19, 2012
I saw your performance yesterday in Temecula. Wow, I had goose bumps watching such
talent. Fun to watch the bass player. Chelsea's voice is so smooth and powerful
hitting all the highs and lows. Scott's mandolin playing reminds me of Bella Fleck
with some
Bob Dylan vocals. I design and build custom furniture and am also a luthier that
likes to add inlay to my work. I went to the shows to get inspired on making my
next guitar, maybe a baritone. Thank you for making my afternoon. Such talent.
I'm sure I'll be seeing more of your band in the future. Well done.
Tim Mahoney
Roger Grace
March 19, 2012
@ The Temecula Bluegrass Festival--Before I even rounded the corner of the hot dog restaurant where the makeshift "rainy day" stage had been set up, I heard the music and thought "Here we go!". Stuck around for the second show at the theater where we could actually see and hear--so much individual talent beautifully blended in a well-crafted set. Thanks for an outstanding experience.
Shannon Dillon
March 6, 2012
Hey!
I saw you at cafe gratitude and told you twice how beautiful your music was!! You
are seriously so talented! How can I stay up to date on your show dates? Do you
frequently come to santa cruz? Let me know! Thanks and keep playing, your music is
seriously inspirational!
-Shannon
Jill Angeline
February 29, 2012
Hearing Scott play on the street the other day brought me back to life. Thank you!
KAT Moser
February 29, 2012
I LOVE that you put Dusty Boots Corral on here. Site looks good. I'm still looking for the Salty Suites sample CD and looking forward to buying the first Salty Suites CD. Love you guys (and gals).
Jim Brock Photography
February 29, 2012
Enjoyed the show and look forward to following the band as you continue to build your audience. Big string fan and really enjoyed everyone's playing, arrangements of older tunes, original comps. Chelsea's joy and stage presence was especially contagious. www.eyeonthemusic.com
Jill Angeline
February 29, 2012
Hello - Saw you in Santa Cruz today. Sending links of you, Salty Suites, etc. to all my bluegrass buddies in Indiana
Elizabeth Carlton Chase
February 9, 2012
"Great show last night! Can't WAIT for the next one! ♥"
Deb Hopewell
January 29, 2012
Busking in Santa Cruz:
Just wanted to tell you that Friday night was what I call one of those "unexpected music moments." I heard something those few minutes that you can never try to find - it just happens. Sorry my husband and I hadn't finished dinner sooner so I could have heard more. I watched some of your vids on youtube ... John McEuen - why was I not at all surprised?
Not sure if you have a mailing list but if so, would love to join it. I looked on your calendar, don't see anything on it yet that's closer to these parts, but if I find myself in SoCal for any reason, I'll try to find a show.
Best wishes in your pursuits (Chris Thile better watch out),
Jessica Wilson
January 24, 2012
I still think you are really super good, but now I think you have competition for "best ever".
Jesse Hopkins
January 24, 2012
Awesome site! I am excited to hear that you guys have a CD coming out. Hope to pick one up this June at Huck Finn. Thanks, Jesse (Mini-Mando Guy)
Jessica Wilson
December 6, 2011
Scott Gates plays the best music ever in the history of anything ever.
Annie
December 5, 2011
Nothing has ever made me stop & watch the SCV channel before tonight. You guys had me hooked! Love the name, sound, everything!
Adrian
December 5, 2011
I was channel surfing and found you on SCV channel. your group is awesome. truly pickin and grinin. love you guys, keep it up
Dean Coy
October 29, 2011
Amazing show tonight, love your "sound" came back to Paso and D'Ambino's soon
Jim Davis
October 29, 2011
GREAT SHOW !!!! .... your acoustic rendition of The Hellecaster's "Inspector Gadget" was phenomenal
Mike Kosin
October 29, 2011
Who would have thunk that the mandolin was actually a lead guitar! Your harmonies were amazing and you left Paso Robles as the talk of the town. Thanks again for another great show and I look forward to working with you all again
Jessica Padills
October 27, 2011
Thank you for a terrific performance yesterday! One of the pleasures of my job is introducing our patrons to terrific musicians and they had such wonderful feedback about Scott and were thrilled to hear him perform.
Jessica Padilla
October 27, 2011
Thank you for a terrific performance yesterday! One of the pleasures of my job is introducing our patrons to terrific musicians and they had such wonderful feedback about Scott and were thrilled to hear him perform
Jerry Johnston
October 18, 2011
I want to thank Scott for being at the Kings River Festival his performance was great as usual.
Carla
October 4, 2011
Was at Pacific Garden Mall Santa Cruz today and there on the street corner Scott was playing his mandolin and singing bluegrass etc. What an unexpected joy. Scott, God blessed you w/an awsome gift and you are blessing people w/it. Thank You. Really liked your song Salty Eyes. I am definetly a fan....Can you tell?
Susan
September 8, 2011
Hi Scott,
I came across a video of you and Chelsea playing on YouTube and was absolutely
amazed. I think the Salty Suites are a group of very talented individuals and I hope
that you make it through Arizona someday so that I can see you play live! I am a
mandolin player myself and have been inspired by your mandolin playing and Chelsea's
singing to get out and do some open mics and I would like to thank you for inspiring
me!
Taya Crayk-Bonde
August 22, 2011
"I saw a huge write up in the paper about Scott, and decided to check you guys out:) Utter talent..all of you. Btw, Hi Scott:D Keep everything up. -Taya"
Douglas C. Brown
August 6, 2011
Was pleasantly surprised to discover the group at the Sawdust Art Festival August 5th. Nice mix of material and arrangements. At the end of the day, I explored YouTube for Chelsea's solo videos/songs. This band is a PERFECT fit for her vocals, material and energy. You guys & ladies have to stick together...the sum is greater than the sum of the parts!
Theresa Niehus
August 1, 2011
"You guys were AWESOME up in Big Bear.....see you in Laguna Beach....we are hooked on you now....:) :)"
Linda Richards
August 1, 2011
pls put us on your mailing list. We heard you at Big Bear and are very excited to
follow you! thx
Caroline Tandy Quintanilla
July 31, 2011
"You guys were awesome last night! Thanks for coming up the mountain for us."
Tom Schwartz
July 23, 2011
Saw the band on Santa Clarita tv last now and I was blown away. I am going to come see you guys live. Just fantastic music. Thanks.
Susie Laio
July 8, 2011
Your group was Soooo great at El Dorado Park Nature Center.
Glad we've discovered you!
Jason Culwell
July 8, 2011
Great Music last night! I am a new fan!!!!!!!!!
Glenn & Kirstin Tidwell
July 7, 2011
We LOVE you guys, saw you in Calico & at El dorado Park , tonight. Awesome! Please let us know when you get a CD. We Really want one. Thanks again & God Bless your band ! :)
William Bulow
June 20, 2011
Hi,
I really love what your are doing. It is absolutly amazing! I am looking forward hearing more from you and your Salty Suites and I hope you will have the opportunity to come visit Sweden in a future not far from now. Keep up the good work, it is really inspiring!
Bob Henderson
June 13, 2011
Unreal night at Zoey's in Ventura! The Salty Suites pulled out all the stops and played for almost 2 hours!
Oops - that should've said "almost 3 hours!
Lisa O'Kane
June 13, 2011
You guys were awesome last night!
Paul Barnes
May 31, 2011
Great to see your new band. I hope to be visiting Santa Fe some time this year. If I do I will try and catch up with you at a show.
Best for the Future
The Barnes Familiy
The Salty Suites Band
May 19, 2011
Thanks for the nice comments, we all had a great time sharing the music with everyone at topanga! Thanks for listening!
Jessica Sapinoso
May 19, 2011
i agree you guys were awesome!
Vanessa Alderete
May 19, 2011
Great Job today! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed you guys!!
Heather Matthews Holst
May 19, 2011
You guys were AMAZING!!! A very bright future for all of you, I am sure!! :O)
Shemanski 5
May 19, 2011
You guys were great at the Topanga fest yesterday! Can't wait til you get a CD out!
Ron Sarfaty
May 19, 2011
It was a wonderful day and Scott and the Salty Suites were incredible as usual!!
Uncle Butch Hibben
May 19, 2011
the Salty Suites were great!
Bob Henderson
May 19, 2011
Great show, great day, stayed until the end. Looked for you and Mimi; sorry we missed you! We saw a guy test-driving a mando at one of the vendors. His head was down so we couldn't see his face. Wendy said "This guy is pretty good." I just ...smiled and told her "Duh, that's Scott!" (His girlfriend was standing there too - that was another clue!) I wish Paramount Ranch would hold an event like that quarterly, if not monthly!
Julie schell
May 15, 2011
So glad to see you at Calico. I saw you 3 times and enjoyed you ever time.
Karen Przywara
May 9, 2011
We had a great time! You guys are so much fun!
Wendy Henderson
May 9, 2011
"Great Show!! We thouroughly enjoyed them! Can't wait until next weekend at Paramount!"
Bill and Joanna Wright
May 9, 2011
Tell Scott I love his new song It's really great. Blood Whiskey Or Wine! Can't wait till it's out !!!!!!
Brian Greenlee
May 2, 2011
Fun Fun Real Music! Thanks for so much enjoyment!. See you at Calico and wherever else I can get when you guys play.
Wendy Henderson
February 24, 2011
I'm convinced that Scott is one of the best in the World!! Such a pleasure to listen to!!
PopHorizonScanner
January 28, 2011
Great work Chelsea, Scott, Elaine and Chuck! I'd like to see the Salty Suites perform one day. I saw Scott and Chuck with Nathan McEuen last week - they were FANTASTIC! I haven't had the chance yet to see Chelsea but I'm a big aficionado of her @ YouTube.
Melissa Hassler
November 10, 2010
I really enjoyed seeing you perform in Newhall in October at the Santa Clarita Street Art Festival! What incredible talent! I particularly loved hearing Scott play the "fiddle tunes" on Mandolin! More, please!!!
Steve
October 6, 2010
Thanks for your words and thank you for all the great YouTubes of Scott and Nathan and company. I was so impressed with them, their musical style and their musicianship at the Huck Finn Jubilee. Before I went there, a friend of mine also had just introduced me to Chelsea Williams' music and, at Huck Finn, I hadn't yet made the connection, until driving away from Victorville with Scrapbook Sessions playing in my car. Scott is the focal point of some excellent music being made that, as a Californian, makes me truly proud. I didn't realize the extent to which California is really an outstanding Bluegrass state with outstanding young talent. (I'm very impressed with the Tuttles and AJ Lee, too). BTW I sent a copy of Scrapbook Sessions (signed by Nathan, Scott and Chuck) to a Dutch musician that I follow named Bertolf Lentink - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5nvCE_yE1Y He really enjoyed it and said he wants to make a Bluegrass-inspired record one day.
Anyhow... it's exciting music. Keep up with the outstanding YouTubes - I really enjoy them! My favorite is the gig you captured at the Castoro Cellars in June 2009. What an enjoyable evening that must have been!
All the best,
~Steve
Bill Heath
September 29, 2010
My family recently saw you in Julian , Ca. at the 40th Annual Bluegrass Festival there. You and your group were tremendous. Each one of the four of you
brought a magic and energy to the stage that collectively was superb. In our discussions with your lead singer and bass player, we were told that you would
be in Southern Ca. at least 2-3 more times this year. We want to plan on attending your concerts. Please pass on any info regarding your future
engagements so we, in turn, may make arrangements to see you. When will you all
be releasing a CD? Again, please let us know.
Scott, We wish you all the success possible. You are an unbelievable talent. Take Care.
Sincere Regards,
Bill
Ellie May
September 26, 2010
Those lucky enough to come to your show in Tucson at the Abounding Grace Sanctuary tonight enjoyed a real treat. I wish you nothing but the best of luck in continuing your musical journey. You are incredible and inspiring!
Alicia Cushman
September 20, 2010
You guys rock together! I love your sound! Keep it up! :-)
Roy & Margaret Pottenger
August 31, 2010
Just wanted to let you know how much everyone truly enjoyed your music at our Easter get together in Dana Point. Every from Roy's 90 year old mom down to the our friend's high school senior have takled about what a true enjoyment your music was. It's a music that transceends all barriers. You sparkle!
Paul Barnes
August 23, 2010
Good to hear your track played on Radio Caroline !!
August 19, 2010
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August 18, 2010
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Paul Barnes UK
July 26, 2010
Happy 18th Birthday Scotty.
Have a good one Sir. Kind regards to all of the family.
Sincerely
Paul Barnes
Misty Rose
July 19, 2010
Saw you two at Sawdust 2x now and got blown away each time.
Amazing talent you two have!
David Jones
July 10, 2010
I'd pay good hard earned money just to hear you play "Red Haired Boy" as part of the soundtrack music for the remake of the film True Grit. But who would I contact about that? Haven't got a clue. But, I'm feelin your vibe when you play, son. Hope to hear you play live someday.
Geri Ghiselin
June 20, 2010
Loved your show and workshop yesterday at the Huck Finn Festival. I'd like to know when you and Nathan are in the OC. Each of you are so talented!
Sandi
May 12, 2010
Just heard you for the first time in Calico, fantastic! I see you're coming to Reno and will get the rest of my friends to come and listen!
Sandy Brown
February 3, 2010
Scott, I heard the Nathan McCuen Band in Hanford on January 30. Wow. We came to see the Grascals and came away with three of your CDs. I have been listening to them ever since. You are a great young talent. blessings to you and your parents.
Tony Siegl
November 19, 2009
Scott, I met you at the Pioneer Town show on Thursday night. You kicked some serious ass, I would love to work with you in the future.
Becky I.
October 30, 2009
God Bless you, your parents and the spirits that move us all, for the beautiful music you make. You are truly an inspiration to those that have lost the music that breaths life into our souls and moves our hearts.
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity (for the second time)to sit in awe in the front row as you and Nathan performed at Arcadia High school in Phoenix, Arizona. I hope the low number attending the last performance does not deter you from ever coming back to our school. I am so grateful to have been touched by your music that I promise to make an effort of my own to make sure every seat is filled next time you agree to perform at our school. Thank you.
Vickie McCalley
October 20, 2009
Hey Scott-
Enjoyed the show at the Farris Theatre in Richmond, MO last Saturday. What an amazing concert! Love the CD's. The offer of adoption still stands. Safe travels-Vickie McCalley
Jill Pence
October 19, 2009
Hi Scott,
My family caught your show at the Farris Theater in Richmond, MO. We enjoyed your music. My children were the youngest people in the audience and bought three CD's. Thank you for carrying on the tradition of great Bluegrass music. I hope you come back to our community for another show!
Jill Pence and family
Michael Walls
October 10, 2009
A Fantastic musician and a great Guy
Michael
Rebecca
October 6, 2009
It was great to meet up again with Scott, Nathan, and Kate in Nashville and have them stay at the house. It is very refreshing to know people actively pursuing a genuine talent and not necessarily being slaves to the daily cookie-cutter grind. Their presence is contagious and genuine. I look forward to seeing them again.