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Acoustic Disc Proudly Presents

Satisfied

John SebaStian — vocals, guitar, baritone guitar, harmonica, whistleDaviD GriSman — mandolin, mandolas, banjo mandolin, harmony vocal

David Grisman in Washington Square Park, 1968. Photo by Artie Rose.

John Sebastian, 1970. Photo by Catherine Sebastian.

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Their musical history dates back to college days at New York University circa 1963 when the Grenwich Village folk revival was in its hey-day. They made their first recording together as members of the Even Dozen Jug Band with future luminaries Maria Muldaur, Stefan Grossman and others. The rest, of course, is musical history. John Sebastian became lead singer and songwriter of one of America’s most popular bands, the Lovin’ Spoonful, and David Grisman spearheaded an acoustic music revolution with his genre-defying “Dawg” music.

Finally, after a 40+ year hiatus, their paths crossed again at a benefit concert in Mill Valley, California. After this mutually enjoyable evening of spontaneous music, it became obvi-ous that they would continue collaborating and the result is Satisfied – an stunning collection of acoustic duets featuring traditional folk tunes, blues, classy instrumentals and originals by these two legendary masters.

The title track “Satisfied” draws you in with Sebastian’s down-home finger-style guitar and vocals accompanied by Grisman’s impeccable mandolin. The same holds true on another Mississippi John Hurt classic, “Coffee Blues” with Dawg on mandola. Sebastian’s masterful songwriting talents were never more evident than on “Strings of Your Heart”, a touching dedication to his guitar and “Passing Fantasy”, a day-dreamy depiction of his teenage crush on Ms. Muldaur.

The instrumental tracks on this CD hold some of its great-

est surprises. Two Grisman perennials, “EMD” and “Dawg’s Waltz” take on new grooves with impeccable musicianship along with a tasty version of the Everly Brother’s classic “Walk Right Back”, and a funky original jam, “Harmandola Blues”. Their Jug Band roots are apparent on “Lonely One in This Town” and “Jug Band Waltz”, featuring John’s outstanding mouth harp. On the pop side, a haunting version of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Coconut Grove” and the classic “Deep Purple” round out this truly eclectic program.

Satisfied is a unique acoustic treat produced by two exceptional artists whose careers have spanned more than four decades making indelible marks in American musical history.

Catalog # - aCD-67Street Date- november 6, 2007

radio add Date – october 22, 2007

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