Knoxville’s Latin music and dance scene just got even stronger! Please join us in welcoming Walter “Chicho” Houghton, a professional Latin percussionist in Knoxville who recently moved from South Florida to our community.

With more than five years of experience performing live salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia, Walter has played everywhere from intimate salsa classes to powerhouse performances with 9- and 12-piece salsa orchestras. Now, he’s bringing his energy, rhythm, and Caribbean roots to Knoxville’s Latin community.

Walter is a talented musician who specializes in:

Whether he’s performing solo, adding live percussion to a dance class, or joining a full salsa band, Walter knows how to create the rhythms that keep dancers moving and audiences captivated.

As a proud Caribbean artist, Walter is excited to share his culture and rhythms here in Knoxville. His goal is to not only perform but also to connect with the Latin dance community—bringing authenticity, energy, and passion to every event.

Want to experience Walter live? You can catch him every Friday night at the biggest salsa party in Knoxville, held at Kerns Food Hall inside Monday Night Brewing.

This weekly event has quickly become Knoxville’s #1 salsa party, featuring salsa, bachata, and cumbia all night long. With live percussion by Walter “Chicho” Houghton and music by DJ Waldo, the atmosphere is electric. If you love live salsa music in Knoxville, this is the place to be!

📍 Location: Kerns Food Hall, Monday Night Brewing Bar
📅 Every Friday Night 9 PM to 1 AM
🎶 Salsa | Bachata | Cumbia | Merengue

Walter is also available for:

👉 The best way to reach him is by phone at 239-370-1642.

Knoxville is becoming a hub for Latin dance and music, and musicians like Walter “Chicho” Houghton are raising the bar. Whether you see him at the Friday Salsa Party at Kerns Food Hall or book him for your next event, you’ll experience the power of live Latin percussion that transforms any gathering into a celebration.