Alex Davenport
Guitar / Vocals
Founder and frontman of Salt & Static. 15 years playing the PNW scene — from dive bars to festival stages. Runs the show on and off stage.
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Salt & Static
Indie Rock / Post-punk / Shoegaze | Portland, OR, US
Verified by BandSlate37 verified gigs11 venues6 upcoming shows9 performers2019 established
Indie RockPost-punkShoegazeAlternativeFestival RockPost-punk / Shoegaze
Salt & Static is a Portland four-piece blending wiry post-punk guitars, widescreen shoegaze textures, melodic bass lines, and hook-forward indie rock. Formed in 2019 around songs about weather, motion, and late-night city detail, the band has grown into a production-conscious live act built for...
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9-piece band
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About
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Salt & Static turns Portland rain, late-night transit, and amplifier glow into wiry, hook-forward indie rock. The four-piece pairs post-punk rhythm guitars with widescreen shoegaze layers, melodic bass, hybrid drums, and compact synth/playback texture. Their live show is built for fast-moving rooms: tight transitions, flexible 35/55/75 minute sets, public media links, and a venue-ready stage plot that keeps advances simple.
"Salt & Static delivered a sharp, kinetic live set with a refreshingly clear tech advance."
Press
What people are saying
“Widescreen guitars, tight transitions, and the kind of stage discipline festival teams appreciate.”
“A compact four-piece that feels bigger than the stage without making production complicated.”
Track record
Confirmed and verified
37 confirmed gigs in the BandSlate ledger
| Date | Show | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 18 | Whitefish Road Trip: The Remington | The Remington Bar | Whitefish, MT | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM MDT |
Jul 25 | Late Summer at Olympia Oyster House | Olympia Oyster House | Olympia, WA | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM PDT |
Aug 1 | Spanish Ballroom Summer Showcase | Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple | Tacoma, WA | 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM PDT |
Aug 6 | KEXP In-Studio Preview | The Cascade Room | Portland, OR | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PDT |
Aug 8 | Wildhorse Casino Night | Wildhorse Resort & Casino | Pendleton, OR | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM PDT |
Aug 30 | Summer Rooftop Session | Rose City Ballroom | Portland, OR | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT |
Played at
Pulled from the BandSlate booking ledger
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Junction Works
Boise, ID · Jul 2026
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Olympia Oyster House
Olympia, WA · Jul 2026
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Bargeway Pub & Catering
The Dalles, OR · Jul 2026
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The Cascade Room
Portland, OR · Jun 2026
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George’s Bonney Lake Tavern
Bonney Lake, WA · Jun 2026
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Berliner Pub
Renton, WA · Jun 2026
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Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel
Tacoma, WA · Jun 2026
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Woodinville, WA · May 2026
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Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple
Tacoma, WA · May 2026
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Lone Fir Resort
Cougar, WA · May 2026
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DEMO Venue
tacoma, wa · Mar 2026
Public EPK
Planning links and previews
Direct links
Song preview
- Blackout PolaroidSalt & Static
- Blue Hour FeedbackSalt & Static
- Frequency GhostSalt & Static
- Glass SaintsSalt & Static
- Last Call LighthouseSalt & Static
Tech preview
1 public stage plot with 14 inputs.
bass (1) | drums (1) | guitar (1) | keys (1)
Media downloads
Lineup
People on stage
Dragon
Lead Guitar
Shredder with a taste for vintage analog tone. Known for a Les Paul through a cranked Fender Twin. Resident gear nerd.
Harlem B. Freeman
Keys / Synth
Keys, synths, and anything with a plug. Brings warmth to the stage with vintage Rhodes tones and modern textures.
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Jules Park
Bass, backing vocals
Locks the low end with melodic bass lines and harmony parts that keep the live show driving without overcrowding the arrangements.
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Mara Vale
Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Frontperson and primary lyricist; writes compact, cinematic songs built around motion, weather, and late-night city detail.
Nate Sharp
Bass
Melodic bass lines, deep grooves. Session player who has backed up acts across the Northwest. Brings the low end that shakes the walls.
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Nico Reyes
Drums, samples
Hybrid drummer running tight acoustic drums, pads, and one-shot transitions for a production-ready live set.
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Theo Kline
Lead guitar, synth textures
Creates the band's layered guitar/synth atmosphere with stereo delays, octave shimmer, and precise melodic hooks.
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Tommy Sticks
Drums
Hard-hitting pocket drummer. Keeps it locked in and leaves space. Collects vintage Ludwig kits.
Photos
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Technical
Production and logistics
Tech rider
Four-piece indie rock setup with 14 public input lines, stereo guitar/synth and sample playback options, four monitor/IEM mixes, two stage power drops, and a compact 25-minute preferred setup window. The public tech packet and stage plot are intended for venue advance only.
Hospitality and load-in
Simple green room needs: water, towels, a secure space for instruments, and a vegetarian-friendly meal option for four when hospitality is offered.
Booking
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