OK, I know posting this is a little like pointing out that Michelangelo was good at painting, but I've been on a Grisman kick this week and just can't get over his rhythm playing. In particular, the 5-minute version of Pretty Polly from Home is Where the Heart Is is an amazing masterclass in mandolin rhythm. The groove he lays down uses a dozen or more flavors of rhythm playing from straight chop to those perfect little tasteful moments of letting the strings ring. Maybe it's the mix, or maybe it's just me, but the singing and lead playing on that track seem to be there just to add color to the rhythm playing - so very cool. Anyway, Dawg is good at mandolin - my Monday hot take...
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