Great interview Mike. I could listen and watch you and David Grisman all day. Im gonna rewatch it tonight and figure out how to play E.M.D. Maybe you could do a quick lesson on it and typsy gypsy
'met the Dawg a few times in various States, NJ, FL, MO, NY, MD. He played Telluride for me in NJ and Arabia in the Ozarks from audience call outs. fun stuff
I've been a Dawg fan since I heard him on American Beauty and then Old & In the Way. I played the first Rounder Album non-stop and although it was my love of Bluegrass that led me there, it was Dawg jazz that hooked me for life. My mother had a cheap mandolin kicking around the house that I started hacking on, that would have been around '74 or so. It's been a lifelong love ever since. Thanks for the interview Mike, it was a real treat.
Awesome talk with the Dawg, Mike. I was listening to Dawd about the time of Old / in the Way. Then a few decades later I got a mandolin of my own, learned a bunch of Irish fiddle tunes and readily agree-- any melody can be played on mandolin.
What impressed me the most is his humility. For a man with his talents experience, and collaborations, he displayed such kindness and humility! Great interview
As a player, composer, arranger and band leader few reach the heights David has. A fan almost from the beginning such a treat to hear him and thank you for posting it. I had know idea of his website and will be going there next. A lifetime of beautiful music.
Before I knew what a mandolin was I heard him play one on American Beauty. Between him and John Paul Jones - my first exposure to the mando. Thanks for the great interview - well thought out questions and plenty of space for him to jam out answers.
Amazing the time that has gone by. I traveled some parallel paths back in the 70s. Since I got out of the business songs you mentioned as "old" I've barely heard. They will always be "new" to me. I loved the Pizza tapes. It was a great surprise to find them. Jerry could be a little depressive, though, sometimes. However, that was one very cool collaboration 🙂 Will always treasure the great music and good times - Thanks for sharing.
Hi Mike. Great Interview, thanks for doing this. It's my understanding that you're in the Tokyo area? I'm over in Chiba, not much of a folk/traditional music scene over here but I'm a returning mandolinist (played fiddle for years but Japanese apartments have thin walls), so I'm on the lookout for traditional musicians, mandolinists to learn from and play with occasionally.
Hey, that’s cool. What style of traditional music do you play? I’m more into the Grisman-style stuff than traditional bluegrass. There is also a bluegrass jam in Koenji every month.
@@RockPopMandolin I used to play a lot of British Isles music, mainly Welsh as I was living in North Wales, but I always liked Old Time and Bluegrass although not very good at playing it. I'm really trying to get into playing that sort of music, it's a different beast than what I'm used to, more chords needed for a start. I'll look into the Koenji option.
Thanks, perhaps one day I’ll venture across the city and take a look. In another video you mention that there are places in Tokyo that you can buy different mandolins. I’m currently playing a The Loar LM600, but am thinking of upgrading next year, do you have any suggestions for shops with a good selection? I’m painterested in seeing how the Quint mandolins stack up.
@pertinaciousD Unfortunately, there aren’t many mandolin shops left here. But there is a store in Ochanomizu called Dr. Sound. They have a small selection of mandos. Also, I have a friend who makes his own high-end instruments. PM me and I’ll give you his contacts.
Great interview Mike. I could listen and watch you and David Grisman all day. Im gonna rewatch it tonight and figure out how to play E.M.D. Maybe you could do a quick lesson on it and typsy gypsy
Great suggestions! I’m thinking of adding those tunes for sure!
Thank you Mike. it was a great interview.
Thanks!
Great mandolin player.inventive melody maker with happy explorations
Dawg is the best!
Great interview. The Dawg is starting to look like Leonardo Da Vinci.
Yeah. He’s the Leonardo of the mandolin!
That interview will go down in history! What an honest and charming person he is. What an exciting and challenging life he has had.THE DAWG!!!!
Yes, he’s a legend! And an encyclopedic memory!
David Grisman is a musical genius. Much respect...thanks for the interview. So glad I got to meet him a couple times.
@@brotherhermit3977 Wow! Cool. I’d love to meet him in person, too.
'met the Dawg a few times in various States, NJ, FL, MO, NY, MD. He played Telluride for me in NJ and Arabia in the Ozarks from audience call outs. fun stuff
I've been a Dawg fan since I heard him on American Beauty and then Old & In the Way. I played the first Rounder Album non-stop and although it was my love of Bluegrass that led me there, it was Dawg jazz that hooked me for life. My mother had a cheap mandolin kicking around the house that I started hacking on, that would have been around '74 or so. It's been a lifelong love ever since. Thanks for the interview Mike, it was a real treat.
You’re most welcome. And thanks for the great story!
WoW thank you for letting us in to the space
No worries. It was a fun interview.
Awesome talk with the Dawg, Mike. I was listening to Dawd about the time of Old / in the Way. Then a few decades later I got a mandolin of my own, learned a bunch of Irish fiddle tunes and readily agree-- any melody can be played on mandolin.
@@robertshorthill6836 Cool. Glad you enjoyed it. Talking to Dawg was a real thrill.
This is absolutely awesome!!! Thank you👍
You’re welcome!!
Hell yeah. Thanks for doing this!
No worries!
What a talent and a great guy.
For sure. He can still rip it.
Hot Dawg!
Awesome interview man! I would kill to just sit and talk with David.
Thanks. Yeah, it was a thrill to talk to him!
What impressed me the most is his humility. For a man with his talents experience, and collaborations, he displayed such kindness and humility! Great interview
Yes, for sure. He was a gem to talk with. Great guy!
As a player, composer, arranger and band leader few reach the heights David has. A fan almost from the beginning such a treat to hear him and thank you for posting it. I had know idea of his website and will be going there next. A lifetime of beautiful music.
That’s great, mate. Lots of cool stuff on his website. Tell him I sent you…
Before I knew what a mandolin was I heard him play one on American Beauty. Between him and John Paul Jones - my first exposure to the mando. Thanks for the great interview - well thought out questions and plenty of space for him to jam out answers.
Thanks so much. You’re most welcome.
Thank you RPM for posting & Dawg for the inspiration. Stellar content!
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
Eat my Dust was Ron Howard's directorial debut. God I loved this interview. Thanks to all!
Thanks, but not quite. He was promised to direct a movie for appearing in this one.
Great interview and well produced. Thank you
Thanks so much!
Amazing the time that has gone by. I traveled some parallel paths back in the 70s. Since I got out of the business songs you mentioned as "old" I've barely heard. They will always be "new" to me.
I loved the Pizza tapes. It was a great surprise to find them. Jerry could be a little depressive, though, sometimes. However, that was one very cool collaboration 🙂 Will always treasure the great music and good times -
Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome.
An excellent interview. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for watching.
Great interview. Thank you for sharing.
No worries. Glad you liked it.
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Really good interview! Now I have to look up Dave Appollon. Thank you!!
Thanks! I had to do the same. Lol!
Hi Mike. Great Interview, thanks for doing this. It's my understanding that you're in the Tokyo area? I'm over in Chiba, not much of a folk/traditional music scene over here but I'm a returning mandolinist (played fiddle for years but Japanese apartments have thin walls), so I'm on the lookout for traditional musicians, mandolinists to learn from and play with occasionally.
Hey, that’s cool. What style of traditional music do you play? I’m more into the Grisman-style stuff than traditional bluegrass. There is also a bluegrass jam in Koenji every month.
@@RockPopMandolin I used to play a lot of British Isles music, mainly Welsh as I was living in North Wales, but I always liked Old Time and Bluegrass although not very good at playing it. I'm really trying to get into playing that sort of music, it's a different beast than what I'm used to, more chords needed for a start. I'll look into the Koenji option.
@@pertinaciousD Yeah. The place is called Moon Stomp. They have a bluegrass jam several times a month.
Thanks, perhaps one day I’ll venture across the city and take a look.
In another video you mention that there are places in Tokyo that you can buy different mandolins. I’m currently playing a The Loar LM600, but am thinking of upgrading next year, do you have any suggestions for shops with a good selection? I’m painterested in seeing how the Quint mandolins stack up.
@pertinaciousD Unfortunately, there aren’t many mandolin shops left here. But there is a store in Ochanomizu called Dr. Sound. They have a small selection of mandos. Also, I have a friend who makes his own high-end instruments. PM me and I’ll give you his contacts.