WOW SIMPLY ALL I CAN SAY IS -WOW!!!! Unfortunately all my guitars got down off the wall and left after hearing David play !!! Thank you so much David !
Chris Kamen here: great stories and great playing. David is as genuine as it gets. As a new Bluegrass player it’s funny how it goes. David Grier is to me what Doc Watson was to Him. If I ever became a great player I would want to tell David Grier stories. 🙂
I noticed the same thing. It's very much like a blacksmith ... most blacksmiths keep the hammer bouncing at regular cadence whether it's going to the work or just the empty anvil. Many mando players -- perhaps the best example being Sam Bush -- do similarly.
Thanks for giving honor to whom honor is due. Doc was a great man, who set the bar very high for guitar players. I appreciate the respect and joy you shared in behalf of one most of us dream about picking like. Your playing ability is good, I know no one who can duplicate your style. Thanks for sharing your talent and history.
I'm a bit baffled by your comment there. Pretty easy stuff to play? I might be pretty easy to get something that kind a sounds a bit like it, but to get it as clean and light and swinging as this...I'd say that's very very difficult.
To Chris Kamen; I know what you mean. I just saw him not to long ago in a small coffee house .He sure does have some stories. Good show .Great picker too
Well, durn! I must have missed you somewhere near 6th string. That’s that big one on top. But hey, anyhow Benny. I ain’t talked to you since the funeral. I just don’t know where friendships go, cousin. Hope to pick with some day
I believe it is 1955 d-18 that was given to him by his father, Lamar, who was a banjo player on the scene in the 1960s and on. Played a stint with bill Monroe and the bluegrass boys
@@Mountainrock70 , that was the joke Doc Watson used to tell before playing that song, I saw and heard him tell it at the Birchmere in Alexandria Virginia, must have been in the late 80s
I met David Grier many years ago at a Steve Kaufman guitar camp. He was, without a doubt, one of the biggest a-holes I've ever met. And it wasn't just me who felt that way. His "classes" were poorly attended because he was such an arrogant jerk. That said, he is an amazing guitarist, but what a pitiful specimen of a human being.
I love David Grier. He has always treated me well. We have played together in various settings for many years. I love him like a brother. His playing is gorgeous here!!
Pear Tree, terrific!!🎶
loved David Grier on in living color
Great job!🎶
There’s incredible pickers out there, then there’s David Grieir
Man I love David Grier
I loved that old man.
Me too
WOW SIMPLY ALL I CAN SAY IS -WOW!!!! Unfortunately all my guitars got down off the wall and left after hearing David play !!! Thank you so much David !
Grier never plays the same thing the same way twice. He is so inventive with both hands.
Chris Kamen here: great stories and great playing. David is as genuine as it gets. As a new Bluegrass player it’s funny how it goes. David Grier is to me what Doc Watson was to Him. If I ever became a great player I would want to tell David Grier stories. 🙂
Back in the 80's, I think it was in Bluegrass Unlimited magazine... there was a picture of Doc on the roof of his house adjusting the TV antenna!
Grier is a Legend and a Character. lol. Killer playing as per usual!
"let's see if I can do Black mountain rag" holy shit David, it's okay being humble but you totally crushed it 🤣🤣
David's right hand never stops. Every 16th note beat is busy.
I noticed the same thing. It's very much like a blacksmith ... most blacksmiths keep the hammer bouncing at regular cadence whether it's going to the work or just the empty anvil. Many mando players -- perhaps the best example being Sam Bush -- do similarly.
World class picking right there. Never ceases to amaze.
How could I not like David?!?
Great flat-top work. Yes Doc was the and still is the guru of flat top guitar. David is pretty awesome himself.
It's kind of endearing that Doc would say, "Well let me see it...." 7:10
Fantastic. Thanks for the Tip on Memories.
Nice Playing on Black Mountain Rag!
A player’s player. TOPS!
Thanks for giving honor to whom honor is due. Doc was a great man, who set the bar very high for guitar players. I appreciate the respect and joy you shared in behalf of one most of us dream about picking like. Your playing ability is good, I know no one who can duplicate your style. Thanks for sharing your talent and history.
Fantastic picking by David Grier
The thing I love about this music is it sounds great and is pretty easy stuff to play. So thanks.
I'm a bit baffled by your comment there. Pretty easy stuff to play? I might be pretty easy to get something that kind a sounds a bit like it, but to get it as clean and light and swinging as this...I'd say that's very very difficult.
Easy?? Compared to what? I’m 68 , been playing since my teenage years, I’m not even close to playing like this
I can’t imagine what you would consider difficult to play
That was just terrific! So tasteful.
Awesomeness
very good!
To Chris Kamen;
I know what you mean. I just saw him not to long ago in a small coffee house .He sure does have some stories. Good show .Great picker too
beautiful everything!
Peartree is on the Memories album, Thoughts
Of Never is on Remembering Merle
Beautiful.
Excellent job, David.
Amazing! Great!!!
Well, durn!
I must have missed you somewhere near 6th string. That’s that big one on top.
But hey, anyhow Benny. I ain’t talked to you since the funeral. I just don’t know where friendships go, cousin. Hope to pick with some day
Thank You!!! Made my day.
Son you ain't bad yourself😎
Great picking D.
Martin Custom Shop D18 with sinker mahogany
That was one salty rag. Dang, Son. Lmao. Look at the grains on that top.
sliiick key change!! didn’t even catch it till he brought it back around.
I rate Grier #3 after TR and DC. Only one of two to join the early pantheon of five, alongside Beppe.
4:13 ❤
🔥🔥🚀🚀
Are the constant camera angle shifts designed to intentionally make it hard to see what he’s doing?
Anyone know what type of guitar David's playing here? Maybe a Martin?
Not a Martin. I can't remember the builder's name but he lives in Washington State I believe. Might be on David's website.
@@ericw751 Uh... 🤔
It plainly says "CFMartin & Co." on the headstock. 😉
@@rockradstone Correct a mundo! Bad eyes I guess.
I believe it is 1955 d-18 that was given to him by his father, Lamar, who was a banjo player on the scene in the 1960s and on. Played a stint with bill Monroe and the bluegrass boys
What guitar is that?
Aint he just somethin?
4:00 Pear Tree
is that a real song or did you make it up?
If he made it up it’s still real.
@@Mountainrock70 , that was the joke Doc Watson used to tell before playing that song, I saw and heard him tell it at the Birchmere in Alexandria Virginia, must have been in the late 80s
That is a pretty hot version yourself, David. Maybe a little too much.
or somethin like that
I met David Grier many years ago at a Steve Kaufman guitar camp. He was, without a doubt, one of the biggest a-holes I've ever met. And it wasn't just me who felt that way. His "classes" were poorly attended because he was such an arrogant jerk. That said, he is an amazing guitarist, but what a pitiful specimen of a human being.
Oh man that’s so disappointing to hear. I hope you just caught him on a bad day or something.
I love David Grier. He has always treated me well. We have played together in various settings for many years. I love him like a brother. His playing is gorgeous here!!