Written by: Tyler Muir 

Vince Herman and his fellow merry men brought their polyethnic cajun slamgrass back to The Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple, Indiana. It may have been a Thursday night but Leftover made you feel like you were on vacation and had not a care in the world. When one hears Vince yell “Festival” it gives you that warm feeling inside like you are exactly where you need to be in life. It is not everyday Indiana gets a legendary group of musicians come over its crossroads, so when it happens everybody puts on their best boogie shoes.

Twenty-five years of carrying their own torch and loving every minute of it does not show on either Vince or fellow torch carrier Drew Emmitt. Drew being one of the first folks Vince met when arriving in Colorado basically shows Salmon was

meant to be the powerhouse it is today. Andy Thorn is still one of the most underrated banjoists today, perhaps due to his young age. Andy proves you never know what tomorrow will bring; the band noticed him after winning a banjo competition. Jose Martinez and Greg Garrison are the second line of torch carriers, both being on board for 12 years and appearing not to have aged since joining the ragtime band.

The Vogue was the perfect place to see the boys since there is not a bad spot in the place and even in the back it still has that intimate feel. It is always pleasure writing a review for a super group such as Salmon since there is never a dull moment and they never disappoint. They bring that camaraderie feel and all they ask is that you buy a ticket; a timeless vibe that drips with nostalgia, while allowing you to make new memories. Their ideal setting is outdoors but they make it a mighty fine point to bring that feeling indoors when the climate calls for it. Of course if you get any chance whatsoever to see Leftover Salmon you should definitely do so.