Dawgnation

Dawgnation

Dawgnation

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David Grisman has been blending jazz, bluegrass, klezmer, Gypsy, classical, and Latin music since 1975, when he formed the David Grisman Quintet expressly to play the fusion of styles he dubbed Dawg music. The Quintet has gone through numerous lineup changes over the years, but the version that performs on Dawgnation has been together on and off for seven years, and it's perhaps the most cohesive yet. Grisman and his bandmates--guitarist Enrique Coria, fiddler-percussionist Joe Craven, flautist Matt Eakle, and bassist Jim Kerwin--have no trouble shifting from the Gypsy-flavored melody of "Vivace" to the swaying Latin rhythms of "Mellow Mang," and then moving on to the double-mandolin-driven "Twin Town." All of the band members play a duet with Grisman, which allows them to showcase their individual abilities and gives a glimpse into their contributions to the overall sound. The 13 Grisman originals on Dawgnation may lack the propulsive drive of some of his earlier efforts, but the Quintet's inspired ensemble playing and inventive solos more than make up for the lack of speed. --Michael Simmons

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Dawgnation
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • take a moment and pay due justice
  • A Lovely Example of Mature Dawg
  • Love It!
  • Dawg gone good stuff
  • Irresistibly infectious musical energy
 Dawgnation
David Grisman
Manufacturer: Acoustic Disc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066SFS
Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

  1. Citizens Of Dawgnation
  2. Slade
  3. Mellow Mang
  4. Why Did The Mouse Marry The Elephant?
  5. Cha Cha Chihauhau
  6. Desert Dawg
  7. Twin Town
  8. Vivace
  9. Mr. Coolberg
  10. Dawgnation
  11. Bluegrass At The Beach
  12. Argentine Trio
  13. Dawg After Dark

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David Grisman has been blending jazz, bluegrass, klezmer, Gypsy, classical, and Latin music since 1975, when he formed the David Grisman Quintet expressly to play the fusion of styles he dubbed Dawg music. The Quintet has gone through numerous lineup changes over the years, but the version that performs on Dawgnation has been together on and off for seven years, and it's perhaps the most cohesive yet. Grisman and his bandmates--guitarist Enrique Coria, fiddler-percussionist Joe Craven, flautist Matt Eakle, and bassist Jim Kerwin--have no trouble shifting from the Gypsy-flavored melody of "Vivace" to the swaying Latin rhythms of "Mellow Mang," and then moving on to the double-mandolin-driven "Twin Town." All of the band members play a duet with Grisman, which allows them to showcase their individual abilities and gives a glimpse into their contributions to the overall sound. The 13 Grisman originals on Dawgnation may lack the propulsive drive of some of his earlier efforts, but the Quintet's inspired ensemble playing and inventive solos more than make up for the lack of speed. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars take a moment and pay due justice.......2006-12-31

That is right, this happens to be hands down the best Grisman album by far. How do I know this? Well I have religiously listen to Grisman for about four years and this is the one album that cannot and will not get old. It is not classic bluegrass like the Quintet's self titled album. The album does not feature Grisman's mandelin expertise as much as in other work. Instead the entire group is well featured. The fiddle player is fantastic. The reason this album is so amazing is that Grisman's supporting cast is exceptionally tight, the musicianship on Dawgnation is far superior to almost everything I have ever heard. Buy this album! P.s. see David in concert!

5 out of 5 stars A Lovely Example of Mature Dawg.......2005-09-26

David Grisman is a National Treasure, and has been one since at least 1976 with the release of his groundbreaking album, The David Grisman Quintet. Since then he's released scores of albums, many of them on his own Acoustic Disc label, that explore or document his influences, which are many and varied, but the Quintet remains home base for him, and is where he achieves his greatest success. This album is the latest release by the Quintet, and it is a gem. Enough said.

4 out of 5 stars Love It!.......2004-06-28

Great Mandolin playing, great songwriting...
Favorites include Mr. Coolberg, bluegrass at the Beach, Argentine Trio, and Slade.
Not very similar to "Shady Grove" and "Not for Kids Only" which I would also reccomend but still an awesome album
Buy it!

4 out of 5 stars Dawg gone good stuff.......2004-01-01

"Dawgnation" finds the David Grisman Quintet back in fine form, playing like the seasoned pros they all are. The songs have a loose-limbed feel to them, sort of a musical yoga that sets the mind free. The collective talent here serves to coax the best from the band, and the little things mean quite a bit: creative bits of percussion, an unexpected twist to a melody, the interplay of various instruments in some inspired duets.

The music is greater than the sum of its parts, part jazz, part klezmer, large does of bluegrass, and expansive percussion, and a few dog barks that get my Aussies' attention if they are along for a ride.

Detractors might argue that there is nothing new here, but that's a shallow criticism. If there is a fault, then I would peg the sometimes excessive fiddle playing that causes me to cringe a bit (sorry, but too much fiddle is just not my thing in any genre).

Put this CD on while you are driving some sunny afternoon, and watch the clouds swirl around. You will swear they are moving in syncopation to the backbeat here.

5 out of 5 stars Irresistibly infectious musical energy.......2002-11-12

Hot dawg! Dawgnation is simply dawg deluxe, smothered with all the musical trimmings. Grisman and company really know how to cook. It's especially nice to hear the virtuostic interplay on the four duets: "Mr. Coolberg" (mando/flute), Why Did the Mouse Marry the Elephant? (mando/bass), Desert Dawg (mando/percussion or violin), and Argentine Trio (mando/guitar). The all-original songs are arranged in such a way as to always keep you guessing what surprises are around the next measure of melody. Dawgnation has its share of travelling tunes, with their large dosages of irresistibly infectious energy. You can hear many genre influences in Dawg's music, from Gypsy to Swing, Middle Eastern to Latin, Bluegrass to Big Band. Collar this DAWG, and add it to your collection! -- Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now

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