MIKE ' SALTY' LANIGAN
harmonica keyboard guitar percussion
(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 unique harmonica style.
Salty's hard blowing licks and unique timing provide a unique harmonica flavor, enjoyed by all.
Other significant influences come from Pat Ramsey, William Clarke, Fingers Taylor, Johnny Winter, Brian Setzer, Michael Andrew, and many other artists over the years.
Salty has performed or opened for with such artists as Pat Ramsey, Eddie Kirkland, Major Bacon, Eric Culbertson, Biscuit Miller, Cyde Ramsey, Jason Ricci, Sean Chambers, E G Kight, Albert Castiglia, Watermelon Slim, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Eddie House Rocking Shaw, Bill ‘The Sauce Boss’ Wharton, J B ' s Zydeco Zoo, Sir Charles Atkins, Rick Lollar, Pat Buchanon, Herbie Mann, Spyro Gyra, Georgia Satellites, Atlanta Rhythym Section, Grace Slick & Starship, Julien Kasper,Ric Lollar, 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.
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.
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 in legendary venues such as Bradfordville Blues Club & Bullwinkles (Tallahassee Fl), World Famous Buckingham Blues Bar (Ft Meyers Fl), Marshside Mama's (Hilton Head SC), The Blues Tavern (Mobile Al), Schooner Wharf (Key West Fl)The Melting Point (Athens GA), Pineapple Willies (Panama City Beach Fl), and many many others. The reception from the crowds have been overwhelming. Swingin Harpoon featuring Jamie Eubanks will be blowing near you soon.
American Without Prefix (2007 Indie), Swingin Harpoon Blues Band debut CD, met great critical reviews, and Swingin Harpoon Blues Band next CD, a live performance recorded at World Famous Bradfordville Blues Club (2010 ) has some swinging blues...blues rock and Vintage Blues.
Salty has the passion, energy and experience for a memorable funky blues swing show.
Salty also performs as a solo act, 'The Saltwater Cowboy', and is well know in the North Florida Areas.
Salty blows Sydel & Hohner harps, using an Astatic JT 30 Mic through a 1963 Layfayette or a 1965 Univox
chris skene
electric guitar
Originally fascinated by aggressive rock music, his musical interests began to evolve after a friend took him to see a young Derek Trucks play guitar in Jacksonville. Over the following years, through college and then law school, he began to understand how music, at its very best, is a sonic representation of the inner emotional experience of the performer. He believes that music is a humanizing force, and consequently a healing force.
shawn scott
drums
Shawn 's roots are from deep in the Chicago Blues Archives, where his Daddy was a recognized Blues Vocalist....Shawn provides a tremendous show while playing the drums.
KYLE CHERVANIK
bass
Kyle, a graduate of Florida State, is an active musician and music teacher in the community. He got his first electric bass guitar at the age of 14 when two of his best friends (including Chris Skene of Swingin' Harpoon) recommended that he learn the instrument to accompany them with their newfound fascinations with acoustic and electric guitars.
Kyle continued playing bass, joining many bands throughout high school and college. This not only gave him experience on the stage, it gave him experience working with a wide diversity of musicians.
Kyle is often called on by National Blues Artists who book the Bradfordville Blues Club and need a Bassist on call....Kyle is the Man for the job.
In Swingin' Harpoon, Kyle sets his sights on powering the rhythm section with swingin' basslines, soulful blues, and thunderous thumpin'.
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ALLIE McKAY
keys, guitar
Allie McKay has been performing out of Northern Florida since the late 80's, joing The super group, Southern Satisfaction after working in many other Bands. In 1995, Allie founded 'Allie & The Allie Cats'...an extremely popular variety band performing Rock, Country, Blues, Pop, and any other song with passion. Allie & The Allie Cats toured all over the panhandle of Florida and parts of the Southeastern United States. Allie was blessed with two Children and puts all efforts towards their development. Allie has continued to perform as a Solo Artist, and is an accomplished songwriter. Allie plays Acoustic guitar and keys....but her real instrument is her powerful vocals....Nashville Quality Vocals. Allie is a natural in Swingin Harpoon's Soulful Swingin & Shakn Music Genre.
Music with passion!
Blowing his first harp in a bar at age 14, Salty has learned the workings of the live music business. Salty got his licks from early riffs of Magic Dick (J.Geils), Steve Cash (Ozark Mountain Daredevils), Fingers Taylor (Jimmy Buffet), and the Late Pat Ramsey....
Salty has performed or opened for with such artists as Pat Ramsey, Eddie Kirkland, Major Bacon, Eric Culbertson, Biscuit Miller, Cyde Ramsey, Jason Ricci, Sean Chambers, E G Kight, Albert Castiglia, Watermelon Slim, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Eddie House Rocking Shaw, Bill ‘The Sauce Boss’ Wharton, J B ' s Zydeco Zoo, Sir Charles Atkins, Rick Lollar, Pat Buchanon, Herbie Mann, Spyro Gyra, Georgia Satellites, Atlanta Rhythym Section, Grace Slick & Starship, Julien Kasper,Ric Lollar, 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.
Founder Mike 'Salty' Lanigan has produced three CD's, with various musicians including the renowned Clarence 'Big C' Seay, (a jazz bassist formally with Winton Marsalis)
'American Without Prefix' (2008)
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American Without Prefix
'Live At The Bradfordville Blues Club' (2010)
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Live At BBC
Swingin Harpoon
Marshside
mama's
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