Salida Musician, Chris Nasca

Colorado Soul Stories · Jul 28, 2026 · 1h 2m

Whether you live around Salida or not, Chris Nasca’s story is one of those uniquely Colorado stories that illustrate the allure of our state and what some will do to live here.

In this episode you will learn how Chris’ family served as a loving launch pad for his life, we’ll hear how he started playing guitar and became interested in the Grateful Dead. You'll also hear about his journey to Colorado and how he first made a living here - a gritty and fun Colorado mountain tale!

Chris has been intentional with his creative life’s path, methodically choosing a balance between music, mountain…