Leftover Salmon

From Boulder, Colorado.
Formed in 1989. The name came from combining the names of two of the members previous bands: “The Left Hand String Band” (led by Drew Emmitt) and “The Salmon Heads” (led by Vince Herman).
They called their music “Poly-ethnic Cajon Slam Grass.”
Original members: Drew Emmitt (mandolin), Vince Herman (guitar), Mark Vann (banjo), Jeff Stipe (drums), Tye North (bass.)
1993, released first album Bridges to Bert (Hollywood).
1995, released Ask the Fish album (Hollywood).
1997, released Euphoria album (Hollywood).
1999, released Nashville Sessions album (Hollywood).
2001, Vann died of melanoma cancer in 2001. He was replaced by Noam Pikelny (2003).
2002, Emmitt recorded a solo project with Sam Bush, John Cowan, Scott Vestal, others.
2003, toured with the Del McCoury Band.
2003, released O’Cracker Where Art Thou album (Telegraph Company).
2004, released Leftover Salmon album for Compendium records, then disbanded.
2005, Emmitt formed the Drew Emmitt Band. Herman formed Great American Taxi.
2007-2010, reunited for several concerts with Matt Flinner on banjo.
2010, banjo player Andy Thorn joined the group and the band was reborn.
2012, released Aquatic Hitchhiker album (LOS).
2014, released High Country album (LOS).