Acoustic Disc
Independent label for acoustic bluegrass, folk, and jazz.
Acoustic Disc is an independent record label founded by American mandolinist David Jay Grisman. The label specializes in bluegrass, folk, jazz, and Dawg music, releasing recordings by Grisman and other acoustic musicians.
Quick Facts
- Alias
- "Dawg"
- Birth Date
- 1945-03-23
- Birth Place
- Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.
- Birth Name
- David Jay Grisman
- Genre
- Bluegrass · progressive bluegrass · folk · jazz fusion · Americana
- Occupation
- Musician · composer · record producer · label owner
- Instrument
- Mandolin · mandola · mandocello · piano · saxophone · vocals
- Years Active
- 1963–present
- Label
- Kaleidoscope Records, Horizon Records · Warner Bros. Records · Rounder Records · Acoustic Disc
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Lore & Background
David Grisman formed Acoustic Disc in the 1980s, though the label officially started in 1990. It is based in San Rafael, California and issues his recordings as well as those of other acoustic musicians. The label's catalog reflects Grisman's blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz, which he calls 'Dawg music'.
Reader's Guide
Acoustic Disc represents a key outlet for the genre Grisman pioneered, combining bluegrass, folk, and jazz. The label has released albums by Grisman and other acoustic artists, preserving and promoting this hybrid style. Its founding in 1990 provided a platform for acoustic music that might otherwise have been overlooked by major labels. The label's focus on Dawg music—a term Grisman coined—helped define a niche that continues to influence acoustic musicians. By operating independently, Acoustic Disc allowed Grisman to control his catalog and support fellow artists in the same tradition.
Did You Know?
- Acoustic Disc was started by David Grisman in 1990.
- The label is based in San Rafael, California.
- Grisman founded the label in the 1980s, though it officially began in 1990.
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