Curtis Salgado

Harmonica Blues

Curtis Salgado

About Curtis Salgado

Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs. Salgado is famed not only for his powerhouse live shows and eleven previous albums, but also for his passionate and insightful original songs. He has been nominated three times for the Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year, winning in 2018 for Walk A Mile In My Blues from The Beautiful Lowdown. In total, he has won eleven Blues Music Awards, including the B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year. DownBeat calls his songwriting skills “an impressive gift.” Billboard says Salgado’s music is “inspired and powerful.” Born in 1954, Salgado grew up in Eugene, Oregon with music all around him. By his early 20s he was already making a name for himself in Eugene’s bar scene, first as the vocalist/harmonica player of The Nighthawks, and later as co-leader of The Robert Cray Band. In 1977, when comedian/actor John Belushi was in Eugene filming Animal House, he caught a Salgado performance and introduced himself during a break. Once Salgado started sharing some of his blues knowledge, a fast friendship grew. Belushi soaked up the music like a sponge and used his new awareness to portray “Joliet” Jake Blues in The Blues Brothers, first as a skit on Saturday Night Live, then a best-selling record album (which was dedicated to Curtis) and finally as a major motion picture.

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About Curtis Salgado

Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs. Salgado is famed not only for his powerhouse live shows and eleven previous albums, but also for his passionate and insightful original songs. He has been nominated three times for the Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year, winning in 2018 for Walk A Mile In My Blues from The Beautiful Lowdown. In total, he has won eleven Blues Music Awards, including the B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year. DownBeat calls his songwriting skills “an impressive gift.” Billboard says Salgado’s music is “inspired and powerful.” Born in 1954, Salgado grew up in Eugene, Oregon with music all around him. By his early 20s he was already making a name for himself in Eugene’s bar scene, first as the vocalist/harmonica player of The Nighthawks, and later as co-leader of The Robert Cray Band. In 1977, when comedian/actor John Belushi was in Eugene filming Animal House, he caught a Salgado performance and introduced himself during a break. Once Salgado started sharing some of his blues knowledge, a fast friendship grew. Belushi soaked up the music like a sponge and used his new awareness to portray “Joliet” Jake Blues in The Blues Brothers, first as a skit on Saturday Night Live, then a best-selling record album (which was dedicated to Curtis) and finally as a major motion picture.

Curtis Salgado's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
08 Aug 2025 Curtis Salgado in Senigallia Senigalia, Senigallia, MA, Italy
27 Aug 2025 Curtis Salgado in Rainier Riverfront Park Rainier, OR, Mount Rainier, MD, United States
28 Aug 2025 Curtis Salgado in Scappoose The Lodge Carts, Scappoose, OR, United States
29 Aug 2025 Curtis Salgado in Vancouver Billy Blues Bar and Grill, Vancouver, BC, Canada
18 Sep 2025 Curtis Salgado in Prosser Brewminatti, Prosser, WA, United States
19 Sep 2025 Curtis Salgado in Salem Salem's Historic Grand Theatre, Salem, OR, United States
25 Sep 2025 Curtis Salgado in Arcadia Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant, Arcadia, CA, United States
26 Sep 2025 Curtis Salgado in Bakersfield World Records, Bakersfield, CA, United States
27 Sep 2025 Curtis Salgado in Santa Barbara Carrillo Recreation Center, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
28 Sep 2025 Curtis Salgado in Long Beach Malainey's Grill, Long Beach, CA, United States

Curtis Salgado's Popular songs

  • I Want My Dog To Live Longer (The Greatest Wish)
  • Walk A Mile In My Blues
  • I Know A Good Thing

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of Curtis Salgado's most popular songs include I Want My Dog To Live Longer (The Greatest Wish), Walk A Mile In My Blues, I Know A Good Thing. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to Curtis Salgado's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include I Want My Dog To Live Longer (The Greatest Wish), Walk A Mile In My Blues, I Know A Good Thing, and more.

Curtis Salgado is known for their distinctive sound in the harmonica blues genre, often blending elements of modern blues, making them a unique voice in the music world.

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