Monroe Grisman
Monroe Grisman | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Monroe Grisman is an American guitarist and music producer based in California[1]. He co-founded the rock band The American Drag and is a longtime member of Petty Theft, a tribute band performing the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.[2][3] He also co-produced the documentary film Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores which premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival.[4][5]
Early life
Grisman was named for bluegrass music pioneer Bill Monroe, and lives in Fairfax, California[1]. Grisman is the son of singer/songwriter Harmony Grisman and mandolinist David Grisman.[3][6] He is married to April Grisman, the daughter of late Fairfax rock poster artist Pat Ryan[1] and they have twins, a son, Miles, and a daughter, Aliya, 25[1]
Career
The American Drag (2004–2009)
In 2004, Grisman co-founded the rock band The American Drag alongside guitarist Will Evankovich and bassist Joe Shaughnessy.[3] The band released its debut album, American Drag, in 2005, followed by Out of the Sky in 2009. The second album featured drummer John Mader and keyboardist Eric Levy (Garaj Mahal). The band also performed as an opening act for Styx at the House of Blues in Los Angeles and the Mountain Winery in Saratoga.[3] Jack Blades provided the CD cover shot, a circa World War I aviation photo taken by Blades's grandfather.
Petty Theft (2008–Present)
Since 2008, Grisman has been a guitarist for Petty Theft, San Francisco-based tribute band that plays the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.[7] The band has performed at multiple venues throughout the Western States.[8]
Film Production: Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores (2012)
In 2012, Grisman produced the documentary Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores, with his sister, Gillian Grisman. The film premeired at the Mill Valley Film Festival.[9] and chronicles the history of Village Music a record story in Mill Valley, California, which closed in 2007. It documents Sweetwater Music Hall and the music community in Mill Valley from the 1960s on and features archival footage and performances by musicians such as Elvis Costello, Bob Weir, Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe, John Sebastian, Dan Hicks, Huey Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, Pop Staples, Jerry Garcia, and Carlos Santana.[10][11]
Discography[12][13]
| Year | Credit | Song | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Guitar | "The House Carpenter" | Common Chord | David Grisman |
| 1993 | Guitar, Vocals | Full Album | Everyone Knows... | Pump Mother |
| 2003 | Management | Soundtrack to the Apocalypse | Slayer | |
| 2005 | Guitar, Vocals | Full Album | American Drag[14] | The American Drag |
| 2006 | Guitar, Producer | "Hot for Teacher" | Strummin' with the Devil - The Southern Side of Van Halen - A Tribute | Various Artists Feat. David Lee Roth |
| 2007 | Guitar | Late Nights & Early Mornings EP | Miggs | |
| 2009 | Guitar, Vocals | Full Album | Out of the Sky[15] | The American Drag |
| 2015 | Choir/Chorus | Get Together: Banana Recalls Youngbloods Classics | Lowell Levinger | |
| 2016 | Concept | David Grisman Sextet | David Grisman Sextet | |
| 2017 | Composer[16] | Defying Gravity | Mr. Big |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Grateful Dawg | Self | Documentary | https://marinmagazine.com/health/wellness/it-takes-a-village/ |
| 2012 | Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores | Producer | https://marinmagazine.com/health/wellness/it-takes-a-village/ |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "A Marin couple's 'unbelievable' life of love and music". Marin Independent Journal. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "My Generation". Marin Magazine. February 2013. p. 57. Retrieved 2021-10-07 – via Issuu.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "American Drag rises". Marin Independent Journal. 2009-08-14. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ↑ Whiting, Sam (2012-10-05). "Gillian Grisman's film 'Village Music'". SFGATE. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ↑ "There's something 'Petty' about this band". Daily Republic. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ↑ "Petaluma mandolin legend back on the road". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ↑ "Petty Theft steals the show". Times-Herald. 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ↑ "Petty Theft celebrates the music of Tom Petty". Mountain Democrat. 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ↑ "It Takes a Village". Marin Magazine. 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ↑ Whiting, Sam (2012-10-05). "Gillian Grisman's film 'Village Music'". SFGATE. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
- ↑ "String master David Grisman to perform with latest edition of his bluegrass-fusion quintet". The Mercury News. 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ↑ "Monroe Grisman". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ↑ "Monroe Grisman | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ↑ "American Drag, by The American Drag". The American Drag. Retrieved 2017-08-16.
- ↑ "Out Of The Sky, by The American Drag". The American Drag. Retrieved 2017-08-16.
- ↑ "Defying Gravity [Deluxe Collector's Edition CD/LP/DVD Box Set] - Mr. Big | Release Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
External links
- Monroe Grisman at IMDb
- The American Drag at Bandcamp
- Petty Theft - San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty
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