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  • Comment: Most of the sources are interviews which are not independent or not about him. S0091 (talk) 15:25, 30 October 2022 (UTC)
Monroe Grisman
GenresRock
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals

Monroe Grisman is an American guitarist, producer and songwriter[1]. He is known for his work in The American Drag and as a 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 with his sister, Gillian Grisman.[4][5]

Early life

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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[7]

Career

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Mandolin Symposium Aug 2004 Backstage from left to right - John Paul Jones, David Grisman, Monroe Grisman, Chris Thile, Mike Marshall

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 at SOMO Concerts "Ultimate Party" Full Moon Thievery Tour 2019

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.[8] The band has performed at multiple venues throughout the Western States. [9]

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.[10] 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.[11][12]

Discography [13][14]

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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[15] 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[16] The American Drag
2015 Choir/Chorus Get Together: Banana Recalls Youngbloods Classics Lowell Levinger
2016 Concept David Grisman Sextet David Grisman Sextet
2017 Composer[17] Defying Gravity Mr. Big

Filmography

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "A Marin couple's 'unbelievable' life of love and music". Marin Independent Journal. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  2. ^ "My Generation". Marin Magazine. February 2013. p. 57. Retrieved 2021-10-07 – via Issuu.
  3. ^ a b c d "American Drag rises". Marin Independent Journal. 2009-08-14. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  4. ^ Whiting, Sam (2012-10-05). "Gillian Grisman's film 'Village Music'". SFGATE. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  5. ^ "There's something 'Petty' about this band". Daily Republic. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  6. ^ "Petaluma mandolin legend back on the road". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  7. ^ "A Marin couple's 'unbelievable' life of love and music". Marin Independent Journal. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  8. ^ "Petty Theft steals the show". Times-Herald. 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  9. ^ "Petty Theft celebrates the music of Tom Petty". Mountain Democrat. 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  10. ^ "It Takes a Village". Marin Magazine. 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  11. ^ Whiting, Sam (2012-10-05). "Gillian Grisman's film 'Village Music'". SFGATE. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  12. ^ "String master David Grisman to perform with latest edition of his bluegrass-fusion quintet". The Mercury News. 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  13. ^ "Monroe Grisman". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  14. ^ "Monroe Grisman | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  15. ^ "American Drag, by The American Drag". The American Drag. Retrieved 2017-08-16.
  16. ^ "Out Of The Sky, by The American Drag". The American Drag. Retrieved 2017-08-16.
  17. ^ "Defying Gravity [Deluxe Collector's Edition CD/LP/DVD Box Set] - Mr. Big | Release Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
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Category:Musicians from California Category:American male singer-songwriters Category:American rock songwriters Category:American rock singers Category:Living people Category:People from Fairfax, California Category:Year of birth missing (living people)

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