David Grissom Truetone Lounge
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- David Grissom is one of the top American roots guitarists. His singular playing style and tone have garnered him multitudes of sessions, tours with acts from the Allman Brothers to John Mellencamp, and a long-running successful signature model from Paul Reed Smith Guitars. In our Truetone Lounge interview, Grissom takes us from his childhood in Kentucky and Indiana to the storied music hub he has called home for over 30-years, Austin, Texas. Along the way, David sheds light on his voracious appetite for music and the formidable work ethic that helped forge him into one of the most revered guitarists today.
I have to say that I am overwhelmed at listening to an interview where the person asking the question actually gives the guest the space and time to respond. Well done!
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I agree.
The naysayers. Beautiful quote :"Comparison is the enemy of creativity". Music is an art , not a sport. Thank you again Zac for a great, great interview with one of the finest, most distinctive players out there.
John Jorgenson, Audley Freed and now Dave Grissom. Damn you're just knocking them out the park the last few months. THANK YOU.
You are so welcome. Zac
This show is definitely one of best things out there.
Our band moved to Austin in 1985 - looking for a guitar player - and immediately pegged David as THE guy. Sadly for us, he was already on the train and pulling out of the station when we were still trying to buy tickets. David is such a talented and musical guy. This is one of the best interviews I've ever heard. What a story.
Well Mr. Grissom, you had a great Dad! Godspeed to that man.
Yes
Liberty Lunch for life! Sorry David, I know that's been 30 years ago now, but it's still so good! Thanks for this awesome interview! :)
Welcome. Zac
Totally, changed my life when I bought that cassette. Then I moved to Austin from Ny in '93. I actually met Joe Ely and ended up having breakfast at his house with a bunch of people and some Tibetan Monks. It's a long story.....anyway David's tone and playing on Live at Liberty Lunch are as iconic for me as Clapton with Cream at the Filmore!!!
Comment above - not an exaggeration. Back in the day when live records existed I loved them; Live at Liberty Lunch one of the truly greatest, and if you've never heard it it's the greatest one you've never heard!
That was an hour and fifty one minutes well spent. David is such a great player and an all around great guy! 😉🎸
He is! Zac
Best interview with David to date.
Thank you! Zac
This is so great! I've heard a lot of Grissom interviews, but this is by far the most in-depth. THANK YOU!
You are very welcome. Zac
Had the pleasure of meeting David after his show at the Saxon Pub in Austin last month. He was so approachable and the show was out of this world! Fantastic interview, thank you so much.
I love these Truetone. This is Smithsonian level stuff that you can stay at home and eat your own popcorn to and then be inspired to play. Thanks for doing this series. This is what Tone Quest Report should've done.
Thank you so much. Zac
Oh man Zac! I didn't even know this one was in the works! Cleared my morning to settle in and watch this. Excellent stuff!
Ha! Thanks, Keith. Great job on the 335 video. Zac
I stlll blame you Keith for me buying a DGT after watching the video. :)
Brilliant interview from the standpoint of the generosity & honesty with which DG reveals his history and tips AND....with which the interviewer gives him the respect and space.
Thank you! Zac
What a great conversation. Thank you both !!!
I’ve watched this at least a half dozen times and am still discovering nuggets of information and inspiration. Thank you Zac and David.
I have seen David Grissom live multiple times with Storyville. He electrifies on stage. His tone is strong and in your face, and he is a great songwriter. A legend in Texas. Thank you for sharing.
Cool!
@@TruetoneFX I have been for years trying to copy that tone, but I have not succeeded. David has that edge on the sound, with a little distortion, but there is a lot of clarity on the notes. I generally get too muddy because I want to get a bit of sustain on the sound. When I clean up, I lose that edge and sustain.
David Grissom is one of my all time favorite musicians. I love this playing, his tone, his writing, and he is obviously a down-to-earth guy. Great interview!
the PRS DGT is the finest PRS model ever built. Strung with 11's, yet they feel like 9's.
It's absolutely ONE of the best guitars I've ever played, and owned. So versatile, so intuitive. And THE best tremolo by far. I've always had a think for gold tops too, so It's the perfect electric, for me at least.
I actually prefer the original stoptail McCarty from ‘94-‘07.
No they don’t feel like nine…
But it is the finest guitar the PRS ever built I just got one.
A 2008 first year of production.
Good to know. That and the fret height concerns me a bit.
Also one of the most versatile in terms of the tones/sounds you can get out of it. My number 1 humbucker (and more).
ANOTHER Knocked out of the park !!!!!!!! incredible guitarist, invaluable advice !!!!!!!!!
Thank You !!!!!
Thank you so much! Zac
Wow! David's a larger part of my playing than I realized, I just kept having ah hah moments as familiar albums, songs and guitar parts were mentioned, thanks David, Zac and to all that make these episodes possible.
Best show on the tube, Would love to see the tables turned for a one off show with Zac in the chair, Your knowledge never fails to amaze me !
Thanks, Dave. I just try and be well prepared so we don't waste anyone's time. Zac
Great work. Love your intelligent questions and respect to the artists being interviewed.
Thank you, Nick. Zac
Ha! @1:29:04 David Grissom drops a pick and immediately finds it. This never happens to the rest of us. When we drop a pick, it goes into a different dimension of the time/space continuum. All kidding aside, great interview and being in tune makes me feel good also!
Great show! David Grissom is one of my favorite guitar players.
These interviews are just amazing. Thank you so much Zach.
You are very welcome. Zac
I loved this episode Zach. Your a talented interviewer. So patient and knowledgeable. You don’t interrupt, you really listen and ask intelligent questions. David is an amazing player and seems like a really nice guy as well.
Excellent interview, very cool to learn so much- thank you, Master
Excellent show! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
Fan since Storyville. Love David.
What a class act. Ever since i heard David with Mellencamp i've been a fan. Love that gritty sound. Such an insperation. One of the best guitar nterviews i've come to. Hats of to all..
Mick, thank you so much. Zac
"Good Day For The Blues" - "Loud Music" - Two of David's great songs.
When I heard David for the first time on the album with Get a leg up on it a tone bulb just shattered my brain. I loved Billy Gibbons, Malcolm Young, and was Really into EVH, Steve Vai with DLR. Reb Beach, the Guys from Tesla, Keoch and Hannon. Then I heard Grissom and it was like, this dude has it just right. Nice crunchy tone with just the right amount of thickness, yet not as saturated as the more open then the more metal guys. When he did those sweet Hendrixy neck things I was just drawn in. If I can ever get my single income family budget to afford a core instrument it will be the DGT. I've bastardized a few SE's to his wiring, and discovered the Duncan screamin demon (covered) is a real close cousin to his bridge pickup, it will be nice to have the real deal. Great episode!
Thank you soooo much for these interviews. The artists you choose are so important and your knowledge makes for incredibly insightful interaction with your guests. Your ability to listen and stay out of the way of their answers is a true art form. Your reference knowledge is staggering.👏🏻 Wait...a soundman told David he played too hard? I am speechless yet not surprised. 🤦🏼♂️
Man these video series are a gem! Documenting history right here. Sad to say I wasn’t very aware of Grissom until seeing this. What a talent. Been going down the rabbit hole now! Would be cool to see Ian Moore on here one day!
One of the most original sounding players. You can tell it him the minute he plays. Great guitarist
Wonderful! Love David! This is one of my favorite episodes yet!
Rockn rolly, david grissom&truetone👍thx!
Waow 2 really intelligent guys tellig it like it is !!Truly a real world interview ,thank you so much !!
You are so welcome! Zac
Im towards the end now. Heard the line about inducting Guy Clark into Austin’s HOF. I know a true musician when they know Guy Clark.
I went and saw Rodney Crowell in Rocky Mount, Virginia at the Harvester theater. I was third row. At one point Rodney went on about “she’s crazy for leaving” and said he wrote the song with Guy Clark. The he said “Who is probably the best songwriter, ever!” Well, though I agree with him, one guy in the crowd didnt! Not for disliking Guy, but because he thought Rodney Crowell was the best. And he yelled “NO, YOURE THE BEST!” Rodney was so put a-back he paused and said, “You sound very assertive, so I wont disagree with you.”
At the end of the show he closed with Poncho and Lefty. A version so powerful it brought me to tears! Love your stories, hope mine made you smile!
Great interview, David is such a great raconteur, I could listen to him for ages, oh wait, I just did! He should write a book.
Thank you for watching. Zac
I have dreamt of this interview. IMO David is all time great. His influence for me has been enormous, his blending of styles and big tone into something unique and singular. Thanks so much for what you do Zac. Really a superb interview. And of course thanks to DG for being an inspiration.
Grant. So glad you liked it, and thank you for supporting the show from the beginning. Zac
One of my favorite guitarists! Great job as always Zac! 👍🎸
What a great father. $275 for a 52 Paul. Dad was a gem.
David Grissom is a guitar player everyone should know but unfortunately don't. Hopefully this will get his name out there even more. He is so humble and so talented....i also love hearing about the Austin music scene. I have got to get out there and see what is going on. I feel that Nashville and Austin are where it's at musically speaking. Great job as always Zac. I know you are a fan of these people as well as a player yourself. That's a big part of why these videos are so good.
Thank you for the kind words. Had been wanting to get David in for quite a while. Zac
This was a priceless interview. Thanks!
You are so welcome! Zac
What a way to start the weekend! Thanks Zac & the Truetone Lounge staff!!!!
You are so welcome. Zac
Great interview!!!
He was my introduction to a Klon.
Back when they were 200$
Talked to his guitar tech for about 20 min before the storyville show.
It was a klon, a TC chorus, and a volume pedal into 2 50watt marshall plexi's and a Trace Elliott 4x12 and a PRS.
He handed me his pick after their last song.. I still have the signed cymbal, his pick, and one of Chris Laytons sticks..
His rig was dry and just sounded phenomenal. Meeting him, Chris and Tommy was such a big deal.
This is Fabulous, I really enjoyed this interview and the Insight, Thank You !
Jeff ( Toronto )
Welcome! Zac
I am in heaven listening the conversation …
Its so great to see what Austin does to us...never knew about david and the reverb unit, but affter play there for two years i got mi reverb tank and used for ever
Man.. awesome interview... such widom & talent.. off the charts.. Thank you
This is a fantastic video I actually enjoyed it have a good weekend
Same to you
Hi Zac,
What an incredible history David has a true inspiration to us all ....interesting Revolver is mentioned time and time again .Thanks As always Zac .
Graham
Wow - that's an in-depth interview. Impressed!!
We do deep dives. Zac
So glad to see this interview Zac! David is my favorite these days. I've seen him several times in Austin and Dallas and had the chance to visit with him briefly at his shows. Genuinely nice fellow as well as incredibly talented. He deserves all the respect that comes his way! I'm only a few minutes into the interview but I know it's gonna be great and I couldn't wait to comment. Thanks Truetone and Zac, love all the interviews!
So glad you enjoyed! Zac
awesome interview. one of my favorite players.
This series is fantastic...glad I stumbled into it
Wow, what an interview, I could have listened for days it seems. There was so much fun musical history, so much information, so much inspiration, just great! Thanks to you both!
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed. Zac
Thank you. Great interview, and very insightful.
David Grissom is such a goofball! So full of himself, and I have lived in Texas my entire life and I don't have near the fake accent that he does.. but dammit, thank God for his attention to detail and his craft. The best artists are always edgy, and Grissom lives on the edge. What an absolute innovator and force.
We disagree. He was very kind and considerate.
@@TruetoneFX I just re-watched the video, and realize that he is from Kentucky, not Indiana which I mistakenly thought, hence the accent. I am just saying he seems like a nut, his attention to detail, Etc. He definitely seems like a gentleman, I will be purchasing a dgt because of him and partly this show, thanks
Terrific interview. David is extremely talented and has great insight. He is one of my favorite players. I have all his cds too!
Another Norman Blake fan. Too cool. Thanks.
Really enjoyed this one Zac thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Zac - I've said this on one of your other videos but this series is amazing. Yes, I love the gear talk, but I'm fascinated by the decision making processes so many of these guys go through and how it has impacted their careers. Really interesting
Best show on youtube
Thanks!!!! Zac
What a great interview. I first saw David in the 90’s in Philly when he filled in for Dickie with the Allman’s. I just knew he was Melloncamp’s guitar player. I was unaware of him after that until a couple years ago when Amazon Music Suggested Way Down Deep to my girlfriend who shared it with me. I’ve been enjoying David’s music since.
Very interesting, thank you so much.
What a great interview!
Great interview. History, technique, personalities, places, equipment, conceptual approaches...everything. My gateway to Grissom was his work with James McMurtry, who I got into from his father Larry McMurtry who is a fine novelist. Good songwriters tend to read a lot of fiction, whether it's comic books, bestsellers, or the classics. All the band leaders Grissom worked with weave compelling narratives that verge on mythology. I'm looking forward to more solo recordings from the master of Americana, David Grissom.
Fantastic. Time flew by.
I could listen to DG’s stories about back in the day..all day..! And as usual,you’re a great listener..!👍🏼
I appreciate that
fabulous interview...
Thank you. Zac
This might be the best guitar player interview I’ve ever heard. Well done on letting him speak at length. Great questions. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoy your show. Lots of fantastic content from players whom I admire. Thank you
You are welcome. Zac
Thanks for a great interview, Zac!
You are so welcome. Zac
Top notch Zac! That Allman Bros story was epic. Thanks guys
Thank you! Zac
Another extraordinary interview thank you so much Zac you are just exceptional at this.
Wow, thank you!
@@TruetoneFX Thanks Zac! I just bought a mug. I can't thank you enough for your vids. As a lowly wedding guitar, bar gig never-made it player, these interviews have been a Godsend on the long drives home from Naples to Tampa back when we still had those gigs. I've never been much into Nashville scene and the videos have opened my eyes to a whole new world of incredible players and their insights that you do such an incredible job pulling out of them. I love your channel, too. Thank you so much for what you do.
@@sebastiannai4381 Thank you for the support!!!!!!!
Been waiting on this one for a long time. So good!
Thank you! Hopefully it was worth the wait. Zac
@@TruetoneFX Absolutely worth it, thanks for all you do Zac!
Wow! Zac & David Grissom?!? For an hour and 51 minutes?!? Hallelujah! Allman Brother in the house! Once a Brother, ALWAYS a Brother! 🙏❤️🎸
Fantastic interview!!
Thanks!
So visually pleasing to watch, fantastic job. Really liked hearing his story. I had a DGT once, I found the bass too big and loose. Some days I felt like I really "got it" though, and it was amazing, but I ended up realizing that I was looking for something different so I passed it on. Now I'm all about the CE-22.
..2 really good , sincere guys...love these story's..
A Superb interview.
This is one of the best and most informative interviews I've ever watched. I've only just really become aware of David Grissom (my loss for missing out for so long!) and I'm totally blown away by his playing - plus, he comes across as such a genuine and nice guy!
Best split pickup sounds on the DGT, great guitar..love my gold top..
Finally got him on! Good stuff 🤘🏼
I'm on the outskirts of Louisville - Vine Records was awesome - I'm a guitar player , can sing a little -so I'm told -
I'm a huge Pat Green fan -
I hadn't realized what an influence Mr Grissom continues to be -
The Bargain Mart was where I used to look for left handed guitars -
I hope to meet this man - and just say
"Thanks -"
I was born in Fordsville KY - Ohio County - Where Mr Monroe was born and raised - my Great Grandmother was a Cherokee Indian - before she died she told my Mother - " This boy has music in his bones"
And I do -
What wonderful insights on session work and working A list gigs by a truly monster player. Wow
Just got my PRS SE DGT Gold-Top with Moons a couple of weeks ago since placing my order in January on the 30th 2023!! So far it's the best guitar i've ever bought and have bought some great guitars!! $849.99 +tax and I'm freaking out of the Playability , Sound and Vibe it drips out endlessly!! First 2 weeks were playing here and there tweaking everything I could think of and replaying songs and slowly tweaking intonation, string height, neck adjust and over and over again and again!! Then I've used them on 2 gigs and at home tweaking a little until after the 2nd gig!! But that's just me!! But I'm 99% there now!! And still amazed!! I think anyone who is thinking of getting one should just do it!! Even if you think it's not you, if you keep it even 1 year you won't regret it! I'm really interested in his story because it's not only great but he wasn't given up even though some things fell through!! But I vote Yes!!!
I had to come back to this one. The DGT SE has me pretty excited.
Terrific again Zac!
Thank you, Colin. Zac
This is a real Master Class from both sides of the coin.....David shares so much great info - a deep dive into so many things of great benefit to almost any player. But, Zac really knows how to make feel people feel comfortable with an easy-going conversational style that draws in his guest and the viewer. This is really a top-shelf session well worth your time. So much excellent information that you can put to use right away. Great stuff.....
Thank you. Zac
Thank you David for mentioning the negativity and comparison, all of it is a waste. And for all your amazing work.
Love this fella... thanks for having him on Zach! Just found it.
Our pleasure!
GRISSOM IS AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!!!!!!!!
Very informative! Excellent interview. I like Dave's history and diversity.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant show Zac. Dave G is a wonderful guest - knowledgeable, honest and sharing as a player and you really enabled him to shine in your interview. Excellent as always. Best wishes K
Absolutely
It's how I always dreamed of the life of the best guitarists... walk in short rehearsal and you're touring with the Allman Brothers
Could you imagine?!? That'd be insane. Hilariously, I'm sure you know, it was Zakk Wylde that didn't work out the night before they called David 🤣