DAVID GRISMAN EMBODIES the concept encapsulated in Acoustic America, the Musical Instrument Museum’s new exhibition. The iconic mandolinist, gear collector, musicologist and former Frets columnist has lived the life Americana.
Inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2023, Grisman has worked with a litany of legends, including guitarists Jerry Garcia, Tony Rice and Martin Taylor. He founded the Acoustic Disc label in 1990 and has remained dedicated to the preservation and integrity of acoustic music, musicians and instruments.