Hello and happy 2019! One of the intentions I have coming into this new year is to be more immersed in my music practice (making, collaborating, and listening). I look forward to sharing new sounds with you in the near-future. In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a little rainy day sketch I did today with my cat Elijah by my side. Wishing you a happy new year filled with good heath, love, and togetherness!
Until soon,
DPG
I don’t normally share video of me playing out ideas, but for some reason this past Sunday I decided to capture a moment and share it with folks.
I was feeling the heaviness of the world… a heaviness that contained the full spectrum of emotions – hope, love, fear, sadness etc. As is often the case, when I’m having strong feelings I play music. It provides a space to reflect and ultimately lighten the load. My hope is this little ditty can bring some respite, even if only for a brief moment, to your day.
Much love and light,
DPG
Hi folks,
I’m very honored to have contributed a track to the latest Geographic North Halloween-themed series, Don’t Look Now. Aside from being stunningly curated, 100% of the album sales will go directly to youthSpark, an Atlanta-based non-profit working directly with at-risk youth in an effort to protect them from exploitation, abuse, and trafficking in the Southwestern US.
Available as a limited cassette with die-cut, interchangeable sleeves or as a download here.
Hey folks!
I never know how useful it is to post day-of reminders but here goes anyway….
Very excited to be sharing a bill with my longtime friend and Bay Area alum, Christopher Willits at McEvoy Foundation for the Arts to round out the For the Sake of Summer series co-presented by Noise Pop, Canyon Cinema, and Roxie Theatre. The series is in conjunction with Ragnar Kjartansson’s exhibition: Scenes from Western Culture. Doors 6:30/music begins at 7p – FREE (RSVP is recommended).
Really looking forward to this one!
Warmly,
DPG
Hello!
I’m happy to share news of a few exciting upcoming shows…
The first of which will take place in Columbia, Missouri presented by the folks behind excellent film and music festival True/ False. They put on a summer event called ‘Boone Dawdle’ that brings together film, music, biking, food, and nature. I’ll be playing a couple dates while there:
8/10/18 @ Cafe Berlin, Columbia, MO w/ Nevada Greene & Drekka presented by True/False (Facebook event)
8/11/18 @ Boone Dawdle, Columbia, MO – performing original music from the documentary ‘Gospel of Eureka’ written in collaboration with Donal Mosher and Michael Palmieri.
Lastly, I’ve been invited by Noise Pop to play a special event back in SF:
8/23/18 @ McEvoy Foundation for the Arts w/ Christopher Willits as part of the “For the Sake of Summer” series presented by Noise Pop/Canyon Cinema in conjunction with Ragnar Kjartansson’s exhibition Scenes From Western Culture. Its FREE but reserving advance tickets is recommended, as space is limited. (Facebook Event)
It would be lovely to see you !
Warmly,
DPG
Revisiting this ditty recorded back in January, 2017 after attending the Women’s March in SF. Listening back, I am reminded of the hope that day inspired for me and countless others who chose to resist an administration that seeks to divide rather than bring together.
As many Americans celebrate their independence today, let’s remember all those systematically being denied the opportunity to make a life in this country… we can do better than this!
Hope this tune can bring a little brightness to your day and inspire you to keep pushing back against the insanity…
With love,
DPG
Hello!
It’s an incredible honor to announce I’ll be playing The Thousand Incarnations of the Rose coming up April 13-15. The festival takes place in Takoma Park, MD (hometown of John Fahey) and brings together rare appearances of luminaries such as Peter Lang, Harry Taussig, and Peter Walker alongside younger players expanding on the rich lineage of American primitive guitar. In addition to live music, there will also be panel discussions, previously unseen live footage of artists like the late great Jack Rose, and the D.C. premier of documentary Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho. To learn more about the festival and it’s inspiration, check out this excellent feature.
I hope you can make it to this very special event!
Warmly,
DPG
Festival schedule:
FRIDAY
6:30 PM Rob Noyes @ Rhizome
7:20 PM Matt Sowell @ Rhizome
7:30 PM Will Csorba @ Takoma Beverage Company
8:20 PM Max Ochs @ Takoma Beverage Company
8:30 PM (Pass Holders Only) Lloyd Thayer @ Allyworld
9:20 PM (Pass Holders Only) Charlie Schmidt @ Allyworld
9:30 PM Joseph Allred @ Busboys and Poets
10:20 PM David Shapiro @ Busboys and Poets
10:30 PM Alexander Turnquist @ Republic
11:20 PM Chuck Johnson @ Republic
SATURDAY
Events in the Community Center are for pass holders only:
11:30 AM Nick Schillace
12:30 PM Panel Discussion
3:00 PM Rare John Fahey, Jack Rose Footage
5:30 PM Sarah Louise
6:20 PM Willie Lane
7:10 PM Peter Walker
8:30 PM Glenn Jones
9:20 PM George Stavis
10:10 PM Marisa Anderson
The following Saturday performances are public:
1:00 PM Danny Paul Grody @ Carroll Café
1:50 PM Dylan Golden Aycock @ Carroll Café
3:40 PM Don Bikoff @ Takoma Park Gazebo
4:30 PM Mark Fosson @ Takoma Park Gazebo
SUNDAY
In the Community Center:
10:30 AM Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho
12:00 PM Discussion with the Director, Liam Barker.
2:00 PM Itasca (Kayla Cohen)
2:50 PM Daniel Bachman
3:40 PM Nathan Bowles
4:30 PM Is@s@
6:00 PM Rich Osborn
6:50 PM Harry Taussig
7:40 PM Peter Lang
Greetings and happy New Year!!!
Rather than going down the rabbit-hole of committing to concrete and often unrealistic resolutions for the new year, I’d like to begin 2018 by setting some intentions that offer a little more wiggle room. Speaking for myself, this means exploring the process and becoming less attached to outcomes or specific “goals”.
Here are a few that come to mind…
Wishing you all peace, good health, and creativity in the New Year!
With love,
DPG
New Years Super Moon, January 1st, 2018.
Hello!
Happy to announce I’ll be opening for the wonderful Hauschka (from Germany) and my good friend Marielle V Jakobsons on Nov. 2nd at the lovely Swedish American Hall in SF. Hope you can join us!
Warmly,
DPG
Hi folks!
I’m playing a couple shows next week in SF I hope you can make it to:
Friday, October 13th I’ll be playing a solo set opening up for my buds Balmorhea (touring in support of their lovely new album, Clear Languge) at the Swedish American Hall. The following night, Saturday, Oct 14th, I’ll be collaborating with filmmaker Bill Basquin for Night Rounds, an exploratory evening of live film + music at the LAB. Both shows will be quite different…. be great to see you!
Warmly,
DPG
