After all the music he’s been through, David Grisman is still something of a purist. The man who brought the mandolin into the homes of millions who’d written it off as prehistoric; who has adapted his instrument form bluegrass to jazz, funk, and latin music, raking in ire from folk traditionalists along the way; the […]

With David Grisman, it’s never been about making any kind of socio-musical statement, but more just satisfying his own demanding and far—reaching musical leanings. He has raised eyebrows with his forays into fusion, turning the blue into newgmss with drums, horns and world beats at times, and his Dawg Music has brought the mandolin into […]