Sam Grisman Project

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The music that Sam Grisman’s father, David Grisman, and his close friend, Jerry Garcia, made in the early 90s (in the house that Sam grew up in) is not only some of the most timeless acoustic music ever recorded, it also triggers Sam’s oldest and fondest musical memories. What Sam finds most inspiring about this material is the way their camaraderie and their love and joy for the music simply oozes out of each recording. It is also impressive how deeply they get beneath their favorite songs—whether they are originals, covers, or traditional/old time tunes—and how expertly that material was curated.

Sam’s goal in starting the Sam Grisman Project is to build a platform for his friends and himself to showcase their genuine passion and appreciation for the legacy of Dawg and Jerry’s music. By playing some of their beloved repertoire and sharing the original music that their own collective has to offer, they will also show the impact that this music has had on their own individual musical voices. Ultimately, there is nothing that makes Sam happier than playing great songs with his best friends, and his hope is to share that happiness with audiences all over.