The origins of Leftover Salmon are as intriguing as their name. The group was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1989, as the result of a merger between Vince Herman (from Cajun/Calypso/jugband The Salmonheads) and Drew Emmitt and Mark Vann (of progressive bluegrass Left Hand String Band.) 

from this website:
http://www.leftoversalmon.com/salmon/HistoryandBios/LeftoverSalmon/tabid/56/Default.aspx

wish they toured more often as they used to..... very fun to see live!