Greta Salpeter
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Greta Morgan Salpeter is the pianist and one of the lead singers for the band The Hush Sound
. While the band is on hiatus, she has started a solo project entitled Gold Motel
, with an EP released and the first album released June 1, 2010. She now uses the stage name Greta Morgan.
in 2001. The two started playing together and created The Hush Sound, later recruiting Chris Faller
on bass and Darren Wilson
on drums. She graduated early from Benet Academy
in 2006 in order to tour on the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour with Fall Out Boy
and The All-American Rejects
.
Greta Morgan is in a relationship with Eddie O'Keefe, a filmmaker originally from Elmhurst, Illinois and currently living in Los Angeles.
, Salpeter has also been known to play the guitar bass guitar, and drums.
, who has since opened for OK GO, Kate Nash, Cold War Kids, Fun, and many others. At about the same time, she changed her stage name to Greta Morgan. Gold Motel consists of Morgan (vocals, songs, piano/organ/keyboards), Eric Hehr (guitar), Dan Duszynski (guitar, vocals), Matt Minx (bass), Adam Kaltenhauser (drums).
The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound was an indie quartet originating in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Initially named "The Hush," the band later changed their name to "The Hush Sound" due to the discovery of a rapper with the same name...
. While the band is on hiatus, she has started a solo project entitled Gold Motel
Gold Motel
Gold Motel is the Chicago-based solo project of singer-songwriter Greta Morgan, formerly of The Hush Sound. The band consists of Morgan , Eric Hehr , Dan Duszynski , Matt Minx , Adam Coldhouse .-History:After The Hush Sound went on hiatus, Morgan moved from Chicago to Los Angeles looking for...
, with an EP released and the first album released June 1, 2010. She now uses the stage name Greta Morgan.
Background
She began learning piano at the age of two, studying classical music. She first met guitarist/vocalist of The Hush Sound, Bob MorrisRobert (Bob) Morris
Robert "Bob" Samuel Morris was born on February 8, 1985 in Bensenville, Illinois. He is a songwriter, singer, and guitarist of Los Angeles indie group Stamps...
in 2001. The two started playing together and created The Hush Sound, later recruiting Chris Faller
Chris Faller
Chris Faller is the former bassist of The Hush Sound. Faller provided vocals as well, along with bandmates Greta Salpeter, Robert Morris, and Darren Wilson. Faller joined the band last after much persuasion from drummer Darren Wilson, and since then The Hush Sound has been signed by Fueled By Ramen...
on bass and Darren Wilson
Darren Wilson
Darren Wilson is currently drummer of the Chicago-based indie-rock group The Hush Sound. He plays alongside bandmates, Greta Salpeter, Robert Morris and Mike Leblanc....
on drums. She graduated early from Benet Academy
Benet Academy
Benet Academy is a co-educational, college-preparatory, Benedictine high school in Lisle, Illinois, United States, overseen by the Diocese of Joliet. Founded in 1887, the school was initially established in Chicago as the all-boys St. Procopius College and Academy by Benedictine monks, who also...
in 2006 in order to tour on the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour with Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
and The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects are an American rock band formed in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1999. The band consists of lead vocalist and bass guitarist Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist, Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist, Mike Kennerty, and drummer Chris Gaylor....
.
Greta Morgan is in a relationship with Eddie O'Keefe, a filmmaker originally from Elmhurst, Illinois and currently living in Los Angeles.
Career and music
As well as being a vocalist and pianistPianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, Salpeter has also been known to play the guitar bass guitar, and drums.
Gold Motel
In May 2009, following the announcement of an "indefinite hiatus" for The Hush Sound, Salpeter began a new band named Gold MotelGold Motel
Gold Motel is the Chicago-based solo project of singer-songwriter Greta Morgan, formerly of The Hush Sound. The band consists of Morgan , Eric Hehr , Dan Duszynski , Matt Minx , Adam Coldhouse .-History:After The Hush Sound went on hiatus, Morgan moved from Chicago to Los Angeles looking for...
, who has since opened for OK GO, Kate Nash, Cold War Kids, Fun, and many others. At about the same time, she changed her stage name to Greta Morgan. Gold Motel consists of Morgan (vocals, songs, piano/organ/keyboards), Eric Hehr (guitar), Dan Duszynski (guitar, vocals), Matt Minx (bass), Adam Kaltenhauser (drums).