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.
hey vince.gonna miss ya in hawaii dis year.thought you was bringing da taxi.well i hust wanna suggest you play in any band you got at the NEWGRASSFESTIVAL.com .its a festival this guy puts on with sam bush and john cowan.curtis burch is there too.well i know how much newgrass influenced you colorado boys so much.so hopefully you can drop these guys a line and help em out.tell ol yonder and grew and billy too.if yall were on board it blow it thru tha roof
Vince Herman ... :o) Happy New Year!! Make the best of EVERY situation this year.. Be blessed and let NOTHING stand in your way. In 2010... Be in it to WIN!!
Gor those about to rock, we salute you! 20 years.. and stil going stronG!
Hail, hail rock and roll!
There once was a band called Leftover Salmon, Those boys in that band had instruments Slammin'
They played in the sun, they got down by the river, out in the snow, thier tunes halted our shiver.
They conjured up magic, and made many folks gather, The music that happened worked up all to a Lather!
Leftover Salmon lives deep our in hearts, they brought us together, from all over parts,
We are all a big family, with nothin' but smiles. Leftover Salmon will always, make us travel for miles....
To see Mayor McCheese, and the boys congregate, We'll be feelin' "Vann-Go" cause Salmon, Is GRRRRRRRREAT!
Much Love, appreciation, health, happiness to all the boys in Leftover Salmon and all of the extended famliy for 2010 and 4-ever. Thanks dudes, for lettin be be micelf , Again... oxoxoxox, Dawg
Hey Vince! Glad to hear Prichard is heading your way for the holidays. Been a while since I've seen you--the last was in Morgantown! You and Fredro have a great time!
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Here's the lineup for the Harvest Hoedown Show: Channel Cats 7:30 - 9:00 Luke Turasky Project 9:15 - 11:00 Vince Herman with Alabaster Brown 11:15 - 1:00
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