Leftover Salmon

Formed in 1989 in the college town of Boulder, the band was born out of a merger between two local acts, the Salmon Heads and the Left Hand String Band. The initial chemistry of that early lineup solidified the longtime partnership of founders Vince Herman, Drew Emmitt, and Mark Vann. Heavy touring and two mid-'90s independent releases earned them both a spot at the high-profile H.O.R.D.E. Festival and a label deal with the Disney-owned Hollywood Records. With the release of 1997's Euphoria and its 1999 follow-up, The Nashville Sessions, Leftover Salmon committed many of their best-known songs to their touring repertoire and grew a large and loyal national following with their rangy sound. In 2002, banjoist Mark Vann lost his battle with throat cancer, tragically passing away at the age of 39. A handful of replacements worked to fill his shoes over the next two years, but by the end of 2004, the group announced they would go on hiatus. A tentative reunion tour of several festivals in 2007 announced Leftover Salmon's return to the stage, and they continued to play sporadically throughout the rest of the decade while their members maintained various side projects.

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