There is an interview posted yesterday on jambands.com with David Grisman. It was conducted by Randy Ray, and covers David's new efforts with his Bluegrass Experience, his new Quintet CD, Dawg's Groove, his collaborations with Jerry Garcia, and his thoughts
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David Grisman to judge Independent Music Awards
David Grisman is among the list of judges for the upcoming 2007 Independent Music Awards. It seems they like to choose mandolin players to represnt bluegrass and acoustic music, as Chris Thile was a judge at the 2006 IMAs. The
Two new David Grisman CDs
We've written a good bit recently about Chris Thile, and his return, if not necessarily to bluegrass, at least to recording and performing within the structure of a bluegrass ensemble. It seems somehow appropriate in this setting to highlight two
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience
I just discovered a new release from David Grisman. It's The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience. I don't have much information about the recording other than the list of musicians who are featured on it. David Grisman: mandolin, vocals Keith Little: banjo, guitar,
Online downloads from Acoustic Disc
Acoustic Disc, the mando-centric record company owned by David Grisman, has started experimenting with online music downloads. At this time, only four titles from their catalog can be purchased via download, but more are expected to be added should the
New magazine for acoustic instument lovers
Fretboard Journal is a new quarterly magazine for acoustic instrument players, builders and collectors. The inaugural issue includes an interview with David Grisman, a history of Santa Cruz Guitars and a profile on "the Millionth Martin." Fretboard Journal is published and
Jerry Garcia – Old & In The Way banjo songbook
Bluegrass fans "of a certain age" will recall the time in the 1970s when Jerry Garcia, guitarist with the then-underground rock band, The Grateful Dead, was making the rounds performing bluegrass as banjoist with a band called Old & In
New mandolin CD from Andy Statman
In what will be very welcome news for mandolin aficionados, virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Andy Statman is poised to release his first mandolin recording in more than ten years. East Flatbush Blues is due for release in the near future, and there