The David Grisman Quintet News

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With his imposing rabbinical beard and dark flashing eyes, David Grisman resembles a Renaissance rendering of an Old Testament patriarch.

The Ann Arbor-born fiddler/violinist/composer Jeremy Kittel is backed up by some musical heavy-hitters on his fourth album, "Chasing Sparks," including bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolin masters Chris Thile and Mike Marshall .

Grant Family Farms wants to say thanks for supporting community agriculture, and they're bringing in a few friends to help.The farm's Harvestival this weekend will feature environmental speakers and workshops as well as musical performances by headliner The David Grisman Quintet, plus Otis Taylor and Head for the Hills.

Rusted Root The 9th Annual Harvest Celebration in Upstate New York takes place September 24-27, 2009, and will be headlined this year by Rusted Root , David Grisman Quintet and Keller Williams .

At last count there were still some lawn tickets left for the nationally known Mountain Song Festival next weekend.

In just three years, the Mountain Song Festival in Brevard has turned into a festival with a national reputation that attracts some big names.

Here's a breakdown of what's in store during the five-night Grand Opening Celebration of the new Freight & Salvage: AUG.

The Woodland Opera House will present Houston Jones with very special guest Joe Craven in concert on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the theater at 340 2nd St.