Leftover Salmon has announced that banjo player Mark Vann has been diagnosed with melanoma. The band has canceled its upcoming east coast tour, which was slated to begin tomorrow. As a show of love and support for Mark, the group will play four nights billed as Leftover Salmon & Friends November 14 15 at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO, November 16 at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins, CO and November 17 at The Fillmore in Denver, CO. Fans are encouraged to send thoughts, stories, prayers and bad jokes to Mark at [email protected].. An account has also been established to assist Mark with medical costs. To contribute, send donations to PO Box 393, Nederland, CO 80466.