'Grass Roots' From Leftover Salmon Debuts at #2 on Billboard Charts
GRASS ROOTS
FROM PROGRESSIVE BLUEGRASS PIONEERS
— LEFTOVER SALMON —
SCORE #2 DEBUT POSITIONING
ON BILLBOARD’S “BLUEGRASS ALBUMS” CHART
HITTING THE ROAD FOR MAJOR FESTIVAL APPEARANCES, HEADLINING ENGAGEMENTS AND TOURS WITH RAILROAD EARTH, YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND AND LITTLE FEAT
Above: ‘Grass Roots’ Album Artwork by Caleb Mulholland
NASHVILLE, TN (June 1, 2023) — Grass Roots, the newly released album from acclaimed pioneers of progressive bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, debuted this week at #2 on Billboard’s “Bluegrass Albums” chart, as well as #9 on the “Americana/Folk” chart and #10 on the “Country” chart. Released via Compass Records on May 19, Grass Roots finds Leftover Salmon collaborating with jam scene icons Billy Strings, Oliver Wood, and Darol Anger, along with the band’s recent addition of Jay Starling on resophonic guitar, lap steel and keys to the official lineup.
Leftover Salmon has all the instrumental firepower needed to deliver hard driving versions of bluegrass standards and grassed-up versions of songs from Bob Dylan, David Bromberg, and The Grateful Dead. And as co-founder, guitarist and lead singer, Vince Herman says, “when you think of an album title as good as that, that hasn’t been used in our genre, you pretty much have to make the record.”
Grass Roots asserts Leftover Salmon’s place at the crossroads of bluegrass, newgrass and jam band, and the importance of their shared musical vision which has helped to broaden the audience for all traditionally-rooted music. The album’s 10 tracks capture the energy and fun of the band, which is central to every Leftover Salmon show. But even more importantly, Grass Roots shines a light on the bluegrass heart which beats strongly at the core of Leftover Salmon’s music. And it’s an ear-opening pleasure.
Now the band has their sights set on the road with a coast-to-coast itinerary that mixes major festival appearances like Telluride Bluegrass Festival, headlining engagements and a run of shows with renowned American rock band Little Feat. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the band’s official website here.
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Above: Leftover Salmon; credit: Tobin Voggesser