These recently discovered performances are the very first recordings of the David Grisman Quintet, made shortly after Tony Rice’s arrival to join the group in October, 1975. As David states in the liner notes, “Even though this band had been rehearsing for only a few weeks, the energy and spirit of the music was already very focused and exuberant — a pivotal moment in American string band music and my personal musical journey.” In addition to the Dawg, the original members of the quintet heard hear are Tony Rice on guitar, Darol Anger on violin, Todd Phillips on mandolin and Joseph Carroll on bass. The original tape was transferred to the HD format (24 bit, 96khz), and will be of interest to every fan of this ground-breaking ensemble.
- David Grisman, Todd Phillips - mandolin
- Tony Rice - guitar
- Darol Anger - violin
- Joseph Carroll - bass
01 - Dawg's Rag 10:37
02 - Dawg's Bull 02:33
03 - 16/16 08:03
04 - O'Banion's Wake 04:20
05 - Eighth of January 03:30
06 - Minor Swing 03:18
07 - Dawg Patch 02:41
08 - Dawg's Rag 2 10:38
