“He’s a real livewire and kind of a perfectionist. We fire each other up in a way that I think is very interesting—and it’s interesting for the audience. But it’s one of those things that doesn’t bear too much analysis. After all, musical chemistry doesn’t yield to a rational yardstick.” – Garcia⁠ ⁠ Wishing a very happy 80th to the great David Grisman, the master of Dawg music and one of Jerry’s closest collaborators. ⁠ 🎥 Grateful Dawg | Jerry Garcia

41K views · 1.5K reactions | Legendary mandolinist David “Dawg”...

12K views · 511 reactions | Jerry & David Grisman’s “Not For Kids Only” album of children's songs turns 30 today. Hear Grisman tell the story of how he convinced Jerry to record and design the cover art for the album. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/f_b3SNornhw | Jerry Garcia | Facebook

651 reactions · 49 shares | This 1925 Gibson F-5 “Fern” mandolin is one of the most significant mandolins from David Grisman’s career. In this video, learn more about the history of this historic instrument and see it on display in Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos. Tickets: https://bit.ly/478nt8g In partnership with Acoustic Disc Presenting sponsor US Bank Loan courtesy of David Grisman | Musical Instrument Museum - MIM | Facebook

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11K views · 195 reactions | In this Melodic Mandolin Tunes lesson on Peghead Nation, John Reischman shows how to play "E.M.D." The leadoff track on the debut David Grisman Quintet recording in 1977, “E.M.D.” was originally written for the film Eat My Dust. It’s a fast, exciting tune in the key of E minor and has become a jam session favorite. Check it out! https://ow.ly/sOi050WE2j5 #mandolin #dawgmusic #pegheadnation | Peghead Nation | Facebook