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Field Hall PresentsDavid “Dawg” Grisman: Reflections at 80
Sunday, March 23 @ 2PM | Donna M. Morris Theater
Tickets $40-$95 at https://bit.ly/3WNOBqk
Conversations & Music with Danny Barnes, Tracy and Sam Grisman on Dawg's 80th Birthday
Join us for a very special event celebrating the legendary mandolinist/composer David “Dawg” Grisman on his 80 birthday! This unique afternoon will feature David in conversation with his friend and colleague Danny Barnes, sharing stories, anecdotes about his illustrious career and the incredible musicians he’s played with over the years. Throughout the dialogue Dawg will play some of his tunes with his wife Tracy, his son Sam and Danny.
This is a rare opportunity to experience Dawg music and celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in acoustic music.
Don't miss this unforgettable event!
Cover art: Tracy Grisman. See this portrait on display at the Cooksey Gallery at Field Hall January 30 - April 6 as part of LIFE FORCE.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
David Grisman emerged as a mandolin visionary from New York City’s Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s. He first played with local bluegrass bands and then professionally with the Even Dozen Jug Band, Red Allen and the Kentuckians and Earth Opera. He became a record producer and session player on recordings with Tom Paxton, Judy Collins, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and many others. In 1969, Jerry Garcia invited David to play on the Grateful Dead’s classic, American Beauty. Garcia famously dubbed him “Dawg” and their musical friendship led to the formation of the legendary bluegrass band, Old & In The Way.
Dawg unleashed an acoustic musical revolution with his 1977 release — The David Grisman Quintet, featuring David’s original compositions and forging a ground-breaking style rooted in high-energy bluegrass, interlaced with elements of jazz and world music. The Quintet (and Quartet, Sextet and Dawg Trio) showcased dawg music for four decades with its renowned members — Tony Rice, Darol Anger, Todd Phillips, Mike Marshall, Mark O’Connor, Joe Craven, Enrique Coria, Matt Eakle, Jim Kerwin, John Carlini, George Marsh, Frank Vignola, Chad Manning, George Cole, Sam Grisman, Danny Barnes and others. David also maintained a formidable traditional bluegrass presence with the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience.
In 1990 David founded Acoustic Disc, producing over 100 projects featuring collaborations with Jerry Garcia, Del McCoury, Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Stephane Grappelli, John Hartford, Mike Seeger, Andy Statman, Vassar Clements, Martin Taylor, John Sebastian, Tommy Emmanuel and others, as well as historically important recordings by Dave Apollon, Jacob Do Bandolim, Oscar Aleman, Svend Asmussen and Bill Monroe.
David Grisman is known worldwide for his melodious mandolin style, compositional ingenuity and the inspired performances of the groups he’s led. Today Dawg spends most of his time producing digital projects for Acoustic Disc and Acoustic Oasis, which he runs with his wife Tracy. He still writes tunes and practices the mandolin, but rarely concertizes, making this appearance all the more special!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
201 W Front Street, Port Angeles, WA, United States, Washington 98362
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