Vince Herman & Drew Emmitt Settle In For An Intimate Performance at City Winery DC

Karin McLaughlin
February 18, 2020

Vince Herman & Drew Emmitt Settle In For An Intimate Performance at City Winery DC

Karin McLaughlin
February 18, 2020

A lifetime worth of stories is almost an understatement to describe what Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman share between them. Thankfully for fans that have been able to catch them on their joint venture as of late, we get to hear a little smidgen of some of their fun. As they take their two man show on the road, a trip that many of us would love to be in the back seat for, they hit smaller and more intimate venues across the country with a comradery that is unmatched by any. 

Tim Newby, author of the “Leftover Salmon: Thirty Years of Festival” reads from his book at Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt's performance

Tim Newby, author of the “Leftover Salmon: Thirty Years of Festival”

Introduced by the author of the “Leftover Salmon: Thirty Years of Festival” Tim Newby who also gave some great insight and musical history as well as a reading from the book, it set the perfect scene for the evening. The night at City Winery in the District was made even more special, we discovered, as it was being shared with friends from Vince’s college days. Having the chance to speak with several of them as well as Vince himself was an opportunity to understand the bonds that have been strengthened over the years and the fun that is shared between the group.

Tim Newby, author of the “Leftover Salmon: Thirty Years of Festival” reads from his book at Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt's performance

Tim Newby, author of the “Leftover Salmon: Thirty Years of Festival”

The laid-back setting and intimate crowd was something special as it gave both Vince and Emmitt the chance to share tidbits, joke with the audience and have a conversation that involved everyone. Hearing stories behind songs, inspiration for them and some of the fun that has gone along with life on the road the twosome has traveled, put a smile on many an attendee’s face.

Drew Emmitt listens on as Vince Herman recalls yet another fond memory

Drew Emmitt listens on as Vince Herman recalls yet another fond memory.



A nuclear waste, radio active Idaho spud, being ‘pigeon holed’ as a poly enthnic, slangrass band and appreciating free speech were only some of the subjects the fellas touched on. All in all, a great night and an unexpected bond was what the ​evening might be summarized as. Vince and Emmitt, the two musicians that help to make up the bigger family known as Leftover Salmon, are truly what makes music magical and what makes magical music and we are among the lucky to be able to share nights like this with artists like them.

Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt perform to a captivated audience

Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt perform to a captivated audience

Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt perform to a captivated audience

Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt perform to a captivated audience


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About the author

Karin McLaughlin

Karin has been a live music junkie all her life and never runs out of curiosity, which is perfect for taking a slightly different approach with interviewing artists. Previously the host of a local radio show, she took a new path the past few years with DCMR and has had the opportunity to talk with many of her favorite festival artists. Karin continues to grow her presence in the music scene, even expanding into being an emcee at events. You'll see her all around the DC area at shows, so if you spot her, say hi!


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