David Grisman Tickets
David Grisman Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with David Grisman tickets from TicketSmarter. One of the great, eccentric characters to come out of the New York Greenwich Village scene and the American folk music revival of the early 1960s, mandolin player David Grisman mixed together bluegrass, jazz and country into an improvised, rootsy sound that his good friend Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead dubbed 'dawg music'. The son of a professional trombonist, Grisman grew up in a fairly straight-laced family in New Jersey but after his father died when he was ten, he found an outlet in early rock & roll and the popular folk-pop of the Kingston Trio.
Forming his own folk club when he was in high school, he abandoned the piano and turned instead to the mandolin after befriending folklorist Ralph Rinzler. He soon discovered country-bluegrass stars like Doc Watson and Bill Monroe and hung out with the artists, musicians, protesters and eccentrics who gathered in New York's Washington Square Park.
From playing his first gigs with Maria Muldaur at an Italian restaurant, he learned from mandolin player Frank Wakefield and joined Stefan Grossman's Even Dozen Jug Band before recording his debut album 'Early Dawg' with Del McCoury in 1966. Other musical adventures included the psychedelic rock act Earth Opera, bluegrass ensemble Old and in the Way and supergroup Muleskinner; but it wasn't until the late 1970s that he established his own band and started releasing albums 'The David Grisman Quintet', 'Hot Dawg' and 'Quintet '80'. His unique style was also influenced by the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and contemporary classical composers, and during an extraordinary career, he worked with artists as diverse as The Grateful Dead, violinist Stephane Grappelli, slide guitarist Bonnie Raitt and Italian singer Beppe Gambetta.
Despite consistently positioning himself outside of the mainstream music industry, he became a prolific recording artist, regularly releasing albums for over 50 years, many of them through his own label Acoustic Disc. In the 1990s he teamed up with his old pal Jerry Garcia on 'Not for Kids Only' and 'So What' and with his hero Doc Watson on 'Doc & Dawg'. In more recent years he reformed his early band Old and in the Way and performed live with DGBX (David Grisman Bluegrass Experience). In 2017 he proved he was still on top of his game, collaborating with fast-fingered guitarist Tony Emmanuel on the acclaimed album 'Pickin'. Buy David Grisman tickets today and get lost in the music.
How much are David Grisman tickets?
On a whole, David Grisman ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
When do David Grisman tickets go on sale?
The date and time that David Grisman concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
David Grisman Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find David Grisman playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. David Grisman tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The David Grisman concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
Songs from the David Grisman Tour Setlist
David Grisman's setlist while performing in Oakland , CA at “Yoshi's Oakland” included the following songs:
- Bluegrass on the Beach
- Albuquerque Turkey
- Dawgmatism
- Minor Swing
- Good Bait
- Waltz for Gigi
- Karado's Breakdown
- All Dawg's Waltz
- Dawgology
- Encore
- Shady Grove
Source: Setlist.fm
