In a world where many musicians find it difficult transitioning from a well-known band to solo artist and fronting a new band, Vince Herman, formerly of jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon, seems to have found his niche. In his 15 years fronting Leftover Salmon Vince scoured the country juggling over 150 shows a year and ultimately satisfying the people’s needs for the perfect festivarian act while staying true to his bluegrass roots.
Vince has played and participated in almost every major festival across the country including 9 appearance at High Sierra Music Festival, 10 times at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, All Good festival 3 times as well as a long list of others including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Austin City Limits festival, Jazz Aspen, Beale Street Music Festival, Summer Camp, and the HORDE tour.
Today, the recent hiatus of Leftover Salmon has opened the door for Vince Herman to revisit the road and provide aid to his fans’ addiction to good ole’ Cajun Americana pickin. In 2005, Vince Herman tested the waters of his solo performance by combining that Cajun Americana sound with a hysterical mix of improvised lyrics and unique originals. One of the truly impressive parts of a live Vince Herman performance is his ability to seamlessly float from hysterical songs of gibberish that get the crowd pumped up and dancing to songs filled with politically profound messages. On stage Vince does what come naturally to him: delivers a unforgettable performance filled with witty humor, smooth guitar licks, and amazing improvised lyrics while pairing this all with amazingly strong song-writing.
In recent years Vince heads a new band playing a unique blend of “Americana without borders”. Great American Taxi touches on the roots of good ole Americana while also hitting elements of Roots, Funk, Rock and full flavored country. Taxi was originally formed as a band to play a one-off Rainforest action Group benefit in 2005, almost 4 years later and with 1 album under their belt and another on the way; signs point to Taxi continuing the ride.
In 2007 Leftover Salmon announced their return from hiatus. Vince spends time with his Salmon brothers for a few special “reunion” shows each year while focusing the majority of his time with Great American Taxi and on solo adventures. In addition to playing all the major festivals with Salmon and Taxi, Vince has become a staple MC for many of the top festivals in the country. He has also become an outspoken activist for both local and national politics bringing a voice to a new generation and community of politico’s. Vince Herman has withstood the test of time and proves that he will remain a fixture on the musical, festival, and political scene much to the delight of his fans all over the world.
Tell me when are these times that I have dreams about Are they mere memories of better days gone by Unsubstantial fancies fated to fade away Or horizons waiting to be arisen to ?
And the fire I felt when this hope was brand new When not even Everest could have kept me from you Has it burned its brightest or just given a hint Does it smolder for chance or consume its last fuel ?
And the bridge you promised would serve as my footing Had I strayed from the path or was my step unsure Perchance that fall was meant to complete my healing So I'd see for myself what my strength could endure ?
Weren't you the blue bird that had awaken me As I laid in the cold suffering of torment Sung me out of starving, loathing and lethargy Invited me to rise and resume my ascent ?
As I now look forward to more of your magic Contemplating what so far had kept me bemused Just ahead are the times I have dreamt ecstatic I see the horizons and I am reinfused
Oh my Vince you are just awesome! Thanks for playing Bella Vida. That damn Taxi just had me in a dance trance. Hope to boogie to ya again soon! Take care!
Hello loved ones! PLEASE find/google ArtistFirst World Radio this tuesday nite (May 25th) @ 10:00pm. Artie Kornfeld (co-producer of WOODSTOCK 1969) will be interviewing lawson garrett and spinning some of POW's tunes in a live broadcast to some 1/2 million folks! Peace & Love, P.O.W.
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We understand bands and artists are on a limited budget so you will not see a three hundred dollar fee for a layout from us. We actually try to accomodate to the bands needs, where you can make your own package deal.
Some of the things we can take care of for you- Myspace Layouts, Twitter page layouts, Album Art, Tee designs, Merch designs etc. Basically anything you need.
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On June 14, 2010 we will be accepting submissions from artists interested in performing in front of 25 to 50 representatives from the 4 Major Recording Labels and several of the top Independent Record Labels.
This will occur over two consecutive weekends. One weekend in New York and one weekend in Los Angeles over two days that will feature 15 of the top bands selected to perform each night at one location. In doing it this way every band that performs WILL BE SEEN by ever representative attending. Unlike SXSW and other such music conferences where if you’re not at the one or two locations where all the label representatives hang out, you’ll ever be seen, and it was a complete waste of your time and money.
NO COST or FEES, other than the artist’s own travel expenses. Compete details and submission procedures shall be posted on our MySpace page June 14, 2010. WE SHALL NOT ACCEPT ANY SUBMISSIONS UNTIL THAT DATE.
And here is why we are committing a considerable amount of time and resources to this opportunity:
Sonicbids is an Artist and Promoters Worst Nightmare
Recently we began a trial usage of Sonicbids’ service for our artist and band searches.
As a result of that test it became clear that Sonicbids is all about earning money at the expense of artists looking to break through the wall that surrounds the music industry.
Based on our experiences from both the perspective of artists we are associated with seeking to benefit from opportunities offered though Sonicbids. As well as from the perspective of promoters searching for talent through Sonicbids service.
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Sonicbids is an Artist and Promoters Worst Nightmare
Recently we began a trial usage of Sonicbids service for our artist and band searches.
As a result of that test it became clear that Sonicbids is all about earning money at the expense of artists looking to break through the wall that surrounds the music industry.
Based on our experiences from both the perspective of artists we are associated with seeking to benefit from opportunities offered though Sonicbids. As well as from the perspective of promoters searching for talent through Sonicbids service.
We have concluded that Sonicbids operation is nothing more than another one of these money making SCAMS that is generating as much as $8,000,000.00 a year for Sonicbids at the expense of artists and bands paying subscription fees on top of submission fees to be considered by promoters utilizing Sonicbids services. Of which many of these Promoters are running nothing but a SCAM on artists or bands that apply.
First, you should be aware of where the money goes. For every dollar an Artist or Band pays for Sonicbids’ subscription fees, it goes directly into Sonicbids pockets. Second, the first $100.00 of every listing by a promoter, as well as 50% of all fees you pay for any listing also goes directly into the pockets of Sonicbids. This means that Sonicbids is, by our estimation, pocketing over 75% of all monies collect from unsuspecting artists and bands.
