Grass Roots LP - Banana Yellow Vinyl

Release date May 19, 2023 - Compass Records

Banana Yellow Vinyl

GRASS ROOTS showcases a different side of Leftover Salmon. Presenting a series of covers from some of music’s most influential voices, including the likes of Bob Dylan, Link Wray, David Bromberg, and more. Featuring guest appearances from Billy Strings, Oliver Wood, and Darol Anger, this is a record that highlights the collaborative spirit Leftover Salmon has cultivated over their live performances for decades. Members of Leftover Salmon currently include Vince Herman (vocals, guitar, washboard), Drew Emmitt (vocals, mandolin, fiddle, electric guitar), Greg Garrison (bass, vocals), who also produced the new album, Andy Thorn (banjo electric banjo, vocals), Jay Starling (dobro, lap steel, vocals) and Alwyn Robinson (drums, vocals).

Leftover Salmon have been considered the architect of what has become known as “jamgrass,” a band that has endured through musical fads and labels to maintain a vibrant, relevant and influential voice in the music world. Over that time, their sound has grown and evolved while staying true to the roots and guiding spirit of the band’s founding members—Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman. Having collaborated with everyone from the cream of American roots artists (1999’s groundbreaking NASHVILLE SESSIONS) and indie oddballs Cracker, to more recent albums produced by Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin, the group has endured the death of a founding member and line-up changes yet managed to stay true to their fans and their sound.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Country Blues
2. Blue Railway Train
3. Riding On the L&N
4. Simple Twist Of Fate
5. California Cottonfields

Side B

1. Fire and Brimstone
2. Black Peter
3. The New Lee Highway Blues
4. Nashville Skyline Rag
5. Fireling