Nick Salcido - bassist

Well versed in all styles of popular music, Nick Salcido has quickly become one of the most sought after upright and electric bassists on the New Orleans music scene.  Since arriving in the city in 2022 from his hometown of Philadelphia, he has been a regular at top venues across the city, including Preservation Hall and Snug Harbor, in addition to appearances at national and international festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Jazz Ascona, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fesitval, and others.

In addition to being a member of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band touring ensemble, Salcido has had the privilege of performing with a diverse roster of artists including Dave Matthews, Irma Thomas, Herlin Riley, John Boutte, the Black Keys, Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Institute, Steve Earle, Luke Combs, Gabrielle Cavassa, Ziggy Marley, and Teddy Swims.

He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Composition from Bates College, and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance.