Salinas Road is an indie folk duo from Julian, CA formed in 2023. Composed of seasoned musicians Paul Cruz and Bill Jones, this dynamic pairing weaves intricate vocal harmonies and soulful acoustic guitar into a tapestry of captivating melodies. With a passion for composing original songs, Salinas Road creates a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly unique.
In the vein of Ray Lamontagne, The Milk Carton Kids, Gillian and Rawlings, Townes Van Zandt and Damien Rice their music is thoroughly infused with talent and a melancholic truth in life. Their lyrics are formed from being steeped in landscape, roads, heartbreak, triumph, and the long journey we are all on.
Having honed their craft over decades of collaboration with various artists and as soloists, separately their music has garnered a devoted following and has been celebrated for its authenticity and emotional depth.