Stop me if you've heard the story... By 8th grade, all I wanted was to be in a rock and roll band. Problem was, I was all thumbs on the guitar. But I had been singing for years, so after…
Read more“Swampadelic rock, rhythm and the honky tonk blues blasting from an East Texas roadhouse down at the crossroads of Twang and Tremolo...”
Accolades For The Latest Album, Salvation Road
“For fans of The Bottle Rockets, Delbert McClinton and Reverend Horton Heat, do not miss Salvation Road!”
“The new album gathers all the Deep South traits, confidently produced and classily played.”
“A sweet spot between musical styles... swamp rock, garage rock, blues and soul... all united by Layton’s sharp storytelling.”
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Swampadelic Twang & Tremolo
With 10 originals and a psychedelic ‘60s nugget, Salvation Road is a high-octane trip roaring down two-lane southern asphalt. It’s The Yardbirds jamming with Johnny Cash… The Stones in Muscle Shoals with Delbert McClinton… Elvis backed by the growl of an amplified harmonica in a Memphis juke joint. Making these influences all his own, Rich Layton leaps from your speakers with the conviction of firebrand rock and roll preacher determined to save your soul - and his.
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RECOGNITION FOR SALVATION ROAD
Finalist, 2020 Best-Self Produced CD | International Blues Association | Memphis, TN
Nominee, Album of The Year | Cascade Blues Association | Portland, OR
Latest News
Gonna use this spot to talk about each of the 11 songs that make up Salvation Road. Hope you enjoy peeking behind the curtain.

Jun 25 2019
Unpacking the Album – track 10: Soul Divided

Jun 20 2019
Unpacking the Album – track 9: The Dude Abides

Jun 18 2019
Unpacking the Album – track 8: Two Hearts

Jun 10 2019
Unpacking the Album – track 6: Dollars to Donuts

Jun 5 2019
Unpacking the Album – track 4: Wake-up Call

Jun 3 2019