The best of times are definitely ahead for local Columbus band Salt Horse. The band combines hard-driving rock with an intense amount of energy in their sophomore CD, “The Best of Times?,” which they will release tomorrow evening at Little Brother’s, 1100 N. High St.
Also appearing will be Grafton, Pretty Mighty Mighty and The Marcy Mays Experience who will join them in their mission of breaking new ground to help save rock.
“We are the forging sounds of the future – more flavorful than just rock that’s unique in itself,” said Costa Hondroulis, singer and bass guitarist in Salt Horse.
With a fed-up punk mentality and a raucously hard sound, “The Best of Times?” combines experience, enthusiasm and true rock ‘n’ roll flavor. In “Campus Riot Fight Song,” the band wanted to create a harsh sound like Hondroulis’ former band, Our Flesh Party.
“We wanted to create a shocking sound like Our Flesh Party because they rocked harder than anybody,” said Milan Karcic, lead vocals and guitar.
Salt Horse’s latest CD has been over two years in the making due to re-recordings and shifting within the group. However, they have done countless promotions and received solid radio airplay on CD101 and 99.7 The Blitz for their debut album “Salt Horse.” In the past they have opened for Cheap Trick, performed at Lollapalooza, played in Chicago, New York and Kalamazoo and have a strong MP3 following stemming from their website.
“The song is not really about riots, but really a song directed at ‘keggers and date rape’ on campus,” percussionist Christopher Cox said.
Salt Horse creates a diversified rock sound that mixes skill and enthusiasm. Their live show is a must see loud, serious and truly entertaining performance. Fifteen-hundred free promotional CDs are available at Magnolia Thunderpussy, The Joint, The Chamber, The Garden, Johnny-Go’s, Monkey’s Retreat, Larry’s Sam Ash and other local establishments. Their full-length album will be available at the show for a discounted rate of $5.
Their CD is distributed by local recording company, Derailleur Records, who have also done work for Pretty Mighty Mighty, the Velveteens, Big Foot and Jive Turkeys.
