Al Laughlin ( from The Samples) & Highway 50 Reggae Band from Boulder, CO

Al was one of the founding members of a band you might have heard of – The Samples. The reggae-influenced rock group achieved fame in the 90s, headlining national touring festivals and sharing the stage with the likes of Dave Matthews Band, The Wailers and Blues Traveler. Laughlin co-wrote some of the band's most iconic songs, and his percussive, off-beat reggae keyboard style helped define the band's much-loved sound. Time moves on and many things change, but Laughlin is still growing and making great music. Collaborating with many of his old Samples bandmates, as well as new blood from the vibrant Colorado music scene, Laughlin has crafted a new sound in Highway 50 – a reggae/jazz/ska jam band named after a lonely road in Utah where Laughlin once ran out of gas. Highway 50 is a fusion of talent and genres. With originals incorporated into a large library of covers, this band will have your foot tapping and your head bobbing along within the first few beats.