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The Jam with Jonathan ShankSam GrismanSam Grisman chats about growing up in his father David Grisman's musical world, learning bass on a cello, and forming the Sam Grisman Project to honor the collaborative spirit of his father and Jerry Garcia.
2025-11-201h 15
The Bandwich TapesJohn Mailander's Musical JourneyIn this episode, I’m joined by John Mailander, a fearless and lyrical fiddler/violinist whose work bridges bluegrass, jazz, ambient improvisation, and songcraft. We trace his path from San Diego to Berklee (where he studied American Roots with mentor Darol Anger) to Nashville, where he found a close-knit community that’s as experimental as it is supportive. John discusses the city’s “weirdo music” scene, ambient nights, free improvisation, and oddball collaborations, and how that energy coexists alongside the touring calendar. We dig into his life-changing chair with Bruce Hornsby: the no-setlist ethos, learning the “top 80” deep-cut origi...
2025-11-1052 min
Tales from the Green RoomAmy Helm – Legacy, Recovery, and the Midnight Ramble - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 3)Fresh from bringing the spirit of the Midnight Ramble to the High Sierra Music Festival stage, Amy Helm sits down with the hosts for a moving and unflinching conversation about family, recovery, and carrying forward a legacy. Recorded backstage among the festival magic, this episode blends raw honesty with deep musical history.Listen to Amy open up about:The Phoenix Rising: How Levon Helm turned personal crisis into renewal with the legendary Midnight Rambles in his Woodstock barn, sparking his recovery and Grammy-winning resurgence.The Kitchen Meeting That Changed Everything: An encounter between the Helm and...
2025-10-0940 min
Paulie Mac's ParticlesEpisode 176 | Banged Up Niner Gang, Giants Eliminated & Sam Grisman Joins The Show!Amongst talk of the Niners injuries and the Giants season ending this week, the guys had a tremendous hang with local musician, Sam Grisman, son of David Grisman. Catch The Sam Grisman Project with Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Steve Earle and guest musicians at the Camp Winnarainbow Benefit Concert, Weds Oct 1st at The Presidio Theater. For tickets: www.presidiotheater.org Support the Show!: https://www.youtube.com/@PauliesMacsParticlesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-251h 39Bay Area Sports CollectiveEpisode 176 | Banged Up Niner Gang, Giants Eliminated & Sam Grisman Joins The Show!Amongst talk of the Niners injuries and the Giants season ending this week, the guys had a tremendous hang with local musician, Sam Grisman, son of David Grisman. Catch The Sam Grisman Project with Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Steve Earle and guest musicians at the Camp Winnarainbow Benefit Concert, Weds Oct 1st at The Presidio Theater. For tickets: www.presidiotheater.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-251h 39
PHILM The PodcastSAM GRISMANToday we chat with the great Sam Grisman! A man who has already lived many lives and continues to create lore by the day. This is a fun one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-031h 04
eTowneTown Time Capsule - Sam Grisman - Viv & Riley - Lucy WallaceIt's a special night of fresh Bluegrass music as Sam Grisman Project and Viv & Riley share the stage with Nick, Helen, and The eTones! Nick also has an intriguing chat with Lucy Wallace of Dance To Be Free–a non-profit organization that works for prison inmate reform through the power of dance.
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2025-09-0358 min
Got 'Grass?David "Dawg" GrismanSend us a textThis was a big thrill for me!! David "Dawg" Grisman just celebrated his 80th birthday, with a musical party in Seattle, with Sam Bush, Billy Strings, Ronnie McCoury, Sam Grisman, Danny Barnes, Alex Hargreaves, Dominick Leslie, Mike Marshall and more. His musical career has spanned folk, jug band, blues, classic bluegrass, newgrass, swing jazz, Dawg Music, and world music. The David Grisman Quintet, Earth Opera, Old and in The Way. "Manzanita", "The Pizza Tapes". Tony Rice, Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clemens, Stephane Grappelli, Andy Statman, Mark O'Connor, Todd Ph...
2025-07-241h 21
Bluest Tape134: Matt Mundy on ARU, Widespread Panic, and His Bluegrass RootsIn episode 134 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kolath welcome a special guest with deep connections to Widespread Panic history - mandolin player Matt Mundy, formerly of the Aquarium Rescue Unit and the musician who played on Panic's "Pickin' Up The Pieces."Topics Discussed:Matt's musical journey from his bluegrass upbringing to joining Colonel Bruce Hampton's Aquarium Rescue UnitThe story behind Matt's mandolin playing on Widespread Panic's "Picking Up The Pieces"Recollections of the early days with ARU and being part of the Capricorn Records roster in the 1990sMatt's experiences on the...
2025-04-071h 27
The Mountain-Ear PodcastMusic of the Mountains: Where to be and what to see -- The Sam Grisman ProjectSend us a textSamson “Sam” Grisman has been surrounded by music his entire life. From a young age, he fell in love with the music played around him by family, friends, and especially his father, David.David, a multi-instrumentalist, has performed for decades with and/or alongside Peter Rowan, Red Allen, Maria Muldaur, Darol Anger, Doc Watson, Mike Marshall, Tony Rice, and Andy Statman.David has called his particular stylings “Dawg music,” embracing his nickname, “Dawg.” That nickname was first given to him by close friend and frequent collaborator Jerry Garcia.Music has...
2025-03-2929 min
Tales from the Green RoomMax Flansburg and Chris English (Sam Grisman Project) Backstage at Terrapin Sunday Daydream Vol. 4In this episode of "Tales From The Green Room" Sam Grisman Project mainstays Max Flansburg and Chris English visit with hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson backstage at Terrapin Crossroads' Sunday Day Dream Vol. 4 in San Rafael, CA. Max Flansburg shares his experience of visiting California for the first time, his musical beginnings in the Finger Lakes region, and joins the roster of stellar guitar players marveling at the mystical encounters surrounding their playing of Jerry Garcia's iconic Alligator Stratocaster, with his own jaw-dropping story! Percussionist extraordinaire Chris English reflects on his rich musical background rooted in a family...
2025-03-1237 min
The StringSam GrismanEpisode 309: Sam Grisman, the 35-year-old son of mandolin icon David "Dawg" Grisman, grew up in a unique and supercharged musical environment, to put it mildly. Jerry Garcia was coming over all the time to the family home to pick and record old-time folk music with the elder Grisman. Bluegrass legends came and went, rehearsing and recording, and giving Sam something to aspire to when he picked up the bass as a little kid. After a decade working and touring as sideman, he's now based in Nashville leading his own collective, the Sam Grisman Project, which is nurturing the repertoire...
2025-01-3159 min
No Simple RoadJohn Mailander - Life Changing MelodiesWhat if the essence of music could transcend time and space, connecting artists and audiences in a magical symphony of shared experiences? Join us as we explore the intricate world of fiddle playing with the incredibly talented John Mailander.John opens up about the profound influence of music festivals like Yosemite's Strawberry Music Festival and iconic figures such as Daryl Anger, which have shaped his musical journey and passion for the fiddle, as well as playing with some of today's greats .John shares how the communal landscape of bluegrass...
2025-01-171h 20
Tales from the Green RoomGrateful Guitars 8/13/24 Benefit: Backstage with Dennis McNally, David Hidalgo, Sam Grisman, Steve Berlin, Jill Simmons and Bella Rayne + Jack Barton and Alex JordanLink to Tales From The Green Room Episode 27 Photography Gallery In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, Mount Tam Media takes listeners backstage at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco during the Grateful Guitars Foundation Second Annual Benefit. Grateful Dead historian Dennis McNally shares some of his experiences with Jerry Garcia and his storied history with the band; David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) also reflects on his personal relationship and poignant moments with Garcia; Samson Grisman (Sam Grisman Project) and Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), interviewed together, engage in an entertaining conversation between two artists...
2025-01-071h 40
The Marinade with Jason EarleOrange Blossom Revue Festival 2024 Day Two | Jason's JournalJason Earle recaps day two of Orange Blossom Revue festival 2024 featuring JJ Grey and Mofro, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sam Grisman Project, Emily Nunni, and Van Plating. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the...
2024-12-0813 min
No Simple RoadNo Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 99Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between!This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we are covering a lot of ground! We start out with a conversation about Mel's newfound love of Reed Light Therapy and how she's been supercharging her mitochondria. Next, we recap an incredible show here in Portland by The Sam Grisman Project and give a full accounting of this incredibly different, intimate, and magickal concert experience. And finally, Aaron shares a bit...
2024-11-1859 min
The Afternoon Ramble ArchiveThursday August 1, 2024NOW ON 88.7 IN MONTAUK!!!Afternoon Ramble with Brian Cosgrove 7 days a week at Noon on 88.3, 88.7 & 96.9 WLIW - FM serving Long Island & Southern New England Listen live online or listen to recent archived shows on your own schedule wliw.org/radio or your favorite streaming app.Playlist Thursday August 1, 202412pmfeelslikeimfallinginlove-ColdplaySupersonic-OasisNice Nice Very Nice-AmbrosiaRun (I'm A Natural Disaster)-Gnarls BarkelyExpresso Love-Dire StraitsTiny Movies-Bleachers
2024-08-013h 41eTowneTown - Sam Grisman Project - Viv & RileyIt's a special night of fresh Bluegrass music as Sam Grisman Project and Viv & Riley share the stage with Nick, Helen, and The eTones! Nick also has an intriguing chat with Lucy Wallace of Dance To Be Free–a non-profit organization that works for prison inmate reform through the power of dance.
That's all this week on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
2024-06-1258 min
Deadhead Cannabis Show"Deadhead Diplomacy: Tucker Carlson's Musical Paradox"Brent Midland's First Show 45 Years Ago Today RIP: Dickey Betts, A True BrotherLarry Mishkin begins with a discussion about the significance of April 20th (420 Day) and reminisces about a Grateful Dead concert from 45 years ago on April 22nd, 1979, which marked Brent Midland's first show with the band. He delves into Brent Midland's impact on the band and his musical contributions. He also touches on recent concerts by Phish and the Sam Grisman Project.Later, there's a surprising revelation that Tucker Carlson is a Grateful Dead fan, and it reflects on the diverse fanbase of th...
2024-04-221h 13
No Simple RoadRic Robertson - Strumming the SoulEver wondered how the spiritual practice of music can unfold into an artistic journey of resilience and creativity? Join us as we sit down with Ric Robertson, multi-instrumentalist and member of the Sam Grisman Project, is a musician whose craft goes far beyond the reach of his strings. Ric's candid revelations offer an intimate glimpse into the soul of a songwriter, as he shares the essence of his upcoming album featuring the evocative "Shellfish Bastard," and the cherished significance behind "Thinking About You." It's not just about the audio adventure; it's a deep dive into the heart of a...
2024-04-081h 33
No Simple RoadArtist Spotlight: Chris "Hollywood" English of the Sam Grisman ProjectWe're back with another Artist's Spotlight featuring Chris "Hollywood" English of the Sam Grisman Project!If you've been paying attention to the music scene lately you've heard about the Sam Grisman Project. With a collection of talent rarely seen, this band is creating some of the most incredible musical experiences around. And if you've see them live or listened to the music they make you've had chills run up your spine hearing Chris English sing and play percussion. Chris J. English or “Hollywood” is a staple of the Rochester, NY music scene and is considered one...
2024-03-131h 20
After The AftersATA Ep. 5 Sam Grisman Project at The TroubadourThis episode I give you a rundown on my experience seeing The Sam Grisman Project in LA at The Troubadour. First time at this venue, very intimate acoustic setting for this show. Please check out this band and support them. Thank you for listening. Please rate this episode and send me an email: aftertheafterspod@gmail.comIntro song: Stealin by Sam Grisman ProjectOutro song: Speedway boogie by Sam Grisman ProjectSupport the show
2024-02-2639 min
No Simple RoadNo Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 55Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you.This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we recap the last week's festivities, The NSR HolidayGet Down, meeting Matt from Perpetual Groove, seeing an epic performance by The Sam Grisman project, spending time with our Grandson, see friends old and new... it's...
2023-12-1153 min
My Back PagesDavid Grisman on The Pizza Tapes, Stéphane Grappelli and Jerry GarciaSam Paddor and David Grisman discuss David's experiences with playing with Jerry Garcia, Stéphane Grappelli, Tony Rice and other music legends.My Back Pages Website:mybackpages.orgAcoustic Disc Website:acousticdisc.com
2023-10-0632 min
Best Show Ever with Cam HerdtGo Back & Hear That Jazz with Sam GrismanSam grew up around the musicians that so many people idolize, and now he’s pushing the music forward! We talk Jerry, Sam’s Dad David Grisman & more on this episode of Best Show Ever.Recorded 8/8/23.Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.
2023-09-191h 15
No Simple RoadSam Grisman of The Sam Grisman Project - Legacy and PassionWe are super honored to have Sam Grisman as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Sam - son of legendary David 'Dawg' Grisman - is taking the music that has surrounded him since birth and is creating something new and special through his own lens. Sam says this about the project..."The music that my father David Grisman and his close friend, Jerry Garcia, made in the early 90s (in the house that I grew up in) is not only some of the most timeless acoustic music ever recorded, it also triggers my oldest and...
2023-09-151h 50
The Snacks Of LifeSummer VacationWe're back after our summer vacation! Reets went to Azores and was a late night tv celebrity and the snack man fills us in on his adventures to the final three Dead and Company Shows in San Francisco. We Introduce Reets the the incredible Sam Grisman Project and somehow get so stoned we forgot to review any of the snacks... @U.Phorik Calls into the show randomly to talk about his upcoming events and we go to the phones to hear from Jason in Ottawa and of course what would a catch up episode be without a...
2023-08-181h 16
The JamBase PodcastSeason 2, Episode 7: "Jerry Stories" With Peter RowanSeason Two of The JamBase Podcast, a partner of the Osiris Media network, continues with the return of acclaimed bluegrass musician Peter Rowan. The episode features the premiere installment of “Jerry Stories,” a new series of interviews featuring memories of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia.
The “Jerry Stories” concept – to present stories about Jerry Garcia told by the people who knew him – first popped up last year, around what would have been Garcia’s 80th birthday on August 1. This August 9 will mark 28 years since Garcia’s death, and knowing that love for Jerry will not fade away, our team wanted...
2023-04-2738 min
Tales from the Green RoomChatting with Jay Lane, Samson Grisman & Dave Ellis in Sweetwater Music HallTales From The Green Room host, Dennis Strazulo, and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson visit with Wolf Bros./Dead & Co. drummer Jay Lane, Samson Grisman (son of David Grisman), and renowned sax player, Dave Ellis in Sweetwater Music Hall’s green room as they share their memorable moments at the venue celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Lane and Ellis recount their early years playing with Bob Weir’s Ratdog, and all three guests talk about first meeting Weir and the connections influencing their musical journeys.https://bobweir.net/bobby-weir-wolf-bros-2023-winter-tour/https://www.samgrismanproject.net...
2022-12-2028 min
The Wine Show AustraliaRebecca Grisman - The Sunshine Coast Champagne Club (QLD)Champagne aficionado, Rebecca Grisman, started her journey into Champagne when she discovered she was allergic to most still wines.
Jill talks to her about founding The Champagne Class on the Sunshine Coast, mastering the art of sabrage (opening a Champagne bottle with a sword), and how Sunshine Coast residents have bought more Champagne than any other region in Australia in the last 12 months. Methinks she has something to do with it :)
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2022-02-2020 min
The Jake Feinberg ShowThe Peter Rowan Interview Set IIThe Phantom Ship
by Peter Rowan
I started the psychedelic folk band Earth Opera with David Grisman. We did the band Muleskinner for Warner Brothers. Another band, Seatrain, recorded two albums for Capitol Records. That was all within five years of leaving Bill Monroe and The Bluegrass Boys.
After Seatrain, I left to reconnect in the most personal way with my brothers Chris and Lorin. David Grisman had been producing them for Columbia Records. Jerry Garcia lived up the hill, and I would just wake up in the morning living this shiftless Hippie life. No...
2021-12-021h 25
The Mandolins and Beer PodcastThe Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #100 Sam Bush Part 1Episode Notes
Here we go with episode number 100 with my hero Sam Bush! To celebrate this occasion, Peghead Nation is giving away a one year subscription of the course of one lucky winners choice! All you have to do is head over to Mandolinsandbeer.com and subscribe to the website via a pop up menu and you are entered to win. I'll be picking a winner in 2 weeks! So head over and join today!
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2021-07-2958 min
Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass)Remembering Tony Rice - Episode 1 (Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, David Grisman)Host Tom Power speaks with Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, and David Grisman about their old friend and bandmate Tony Rice, in the first edition of our special tribute, Toy Heart: Remembering Tony Rice.
Critically acclaimed bluegrass podcast Toy Heart returns with a special, limited series, Toy Heart: Remembering Tony Rice. In the first installment of three, host Tom Power (CBC's Q) interviews Béla Fleck, Sam Bush, and David Grisman, each lifelong friends and collaborators with Rice, who passed away unexpectedly on Christmas day. This extra-length episode includes reminiscing, storytelling, and remembrances of the flatpicking legend and Bluegrass Hall of F...
2021-01-221h 45
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCASTAmerican Beauty 50, Episode 6: RippleWe examine Ripple, the timeless cosmic hymn leading off Side B of American Beauty, written during what Robert Hunter called a peak experience, and take a close look at the Dead’s very own softball team, with guests Bob Weir, David Grisman, Ned Lagin, and many more, including Ripple chorale performer Sam Cutler.Bob Weir, David Grisman, Sam Cutler, Alan Trist, Stephen Barncard, Ned Lagin, Stephen Malkmus, Steve Silberman, Nicholas Meriwether, David Lemieux, Gary Lambert, Jake CohenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
2020-11-121h 02
The Brass JunkiesTBJ119: Clarke Rigsby of Tempest Recording on Paul McCartney, Steve Gadd and his Most Improved Player TrophyTBJ119: Clarke Rigsby of Tempest Recording on Paul McCartney, Steve Gadd and his Most Improved Player trophy Clarke Rigsby of Tempest Recording has acquired a reputation amongst his peers for being "musically militant." Nuff said. From his site: Clarke Rigsby of Tempest Recording has acquired a reputation amongst his peers for being "musically militant." Today, technology often overshadows or masks (or invents…) true musical talent, and although Clarke has the tools to "fix it in the mix," he'd rather let music come from the musician and not the machine. Clarke combines his technical sa...
2019-09-031h 09
Bradley Laird's Grass Talk Radio - BluegrassGTR-105 - How To Pick With GrismanGrassTalkRadio.com - Episode 105
How To Pick With Grisman - Would your wildest dreams come true if you could sit and jam with David Grisman for hours on end? Or maybe Tony Rice, Sam Bush, Jerry Garcia, or any of your musical heros? You'd be surprised at how easily this can be done. And guess what? You will become a better player at the same time.
I also give a quick update on the progress of the Apricot Ale I brewed during Episode 104.
If you enjoy the show you can support w...
2019-02-2848 min
Inside Out w/ Turner and SethEpisode 67: Billy StringsSeth and Rob had an opportunity to sit down with a young man who is setting on fire the traditional music-flavored wing of the jamband world, Billy Strings. The hosts in advance of the interview discuss Billy and his touring band, and then throw to the interview - conducted backstage at Terminal West just before Billy and his band performed there (all of the LIVE music you hear in the episode is from the Billy Strings show that night). Billy first picked up the guitar at the age of 4, and we learn about some of the many things that...
2018-12-131h 50
Ozark Highlands RadioOHR Presents: Darol Anger & Mike MarshallThis week, oldtime, bluegrass, and psychograss pioneers Darol Anger & Mike Marshall recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these legendary instrumentalists. Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark originals Bob & Kay Blair performing the traditional song “Red Green.”
Fiddler, composer, producer and educator, Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent. Exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the...
2017-10-1558 min
Coaches'' Corner with Coach AndrewA Swinging Coaches' Corner with Roberta DonnayRoberta Donnay looks like she just walked out of the Great Gatsby. She doesn't just look the part, she lives it. Roberta is a Jazz Age preservationist, guardian of Depression-era sounds, and extender of traditions. On her album Bathtub Gin, this singer-composer contributes originals in the spirit of the '20s and '30. On this album, which she co-produced and co-arranged with Sam Bevan, Roberta imbues classic songs with a contemporary verve while also managing to capture the spirit of her musical predecessors and an emerging America. Honoring the tradition of such seminal singers as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Sippie Wa...
2016-03-081h 03