Bare Bones (3-CD Set)

Curated by David Grisman, Bare Bones is a collection of duo performances honoring the magic and exploring the foundation of Grisman and Garcia's studio works together. The compilation presents 51 tracks captured during the duo's intimate sessions at Grisman's home studio. It includes original, unembellished master recordings, alternate takes, and the first performances of classic tunes the duo recorded.

Volume I includes seven master takes released on Garcia/Grisman, Shady Grove, and Been All Around This World. The remaining 12 tracks, mostly from Not For Kids Only, were recorded as duos but were embellished with various instrumentation and are presented herein for the first time in their original unadorned state.

Volume II is comprised of unreleased original recorded versions of tunes that became staples of the Garcia/Grisman repertoire - "Grateful Dawg," Dawg's Waltz," and "Arabia." Also included are duo versions of other songs all subsequently arranged with bassist Jim Kerwin and multi-instrumentalist, Joe Craven -- "Two Soldiers," "Take Me," and the perennial Grateful Dead favorite, "Friend of the Devil."

Volume III assembles 16 alternate takes of duo recordings from their discography. Free from deadlines and full of inspiration, Jerry and David would often revisit songs across multiple sessions. While only one take could make the cut for any given album, these alternate takes showcase the duo's immense creativity and lust for new possibilities. As Dawg says in the closing liner notes, "...these recordings can be heard from a more historical (or should I say hysterical) perspective."

DISC ONE // VOLUME I - MASTER TAKES
1. Walkin' Boss
2. Dreadful Wind and Rain
3. I Truly Understand
4. I'm Troubled
5. When First Unto This Country
6. The Handsome Cabin Boy
7. Casey Jones
8. The Sweet Sunny South
9. Freight Train
10. Jenny Jenkins
11. A Horse Named Bill
12. Arkansas Traveler
13. Hot Corn, Cold Corn
14. The Miller's Will
15. There Ain't No Bugs on Me
16. Hopalong Peter
17. Three Men Went A-Hunting
18. Whiskey In the Jar
19. Down In the Valley

DISC TWO // VOLUME II - OTHER TUNES & ARRANGEMENTS
1. Bare Bones Prelude
2. Friend Of the Devil
3. Grateful Dawg
4. The Sweet Sunny South
5. Take Me
6. Walkin' Boss
7. Dawg's Waltz
8. Two Soldiers
9. Little Glass of Wine
10. Teddy Bear's Picnic
11. Arabia
12. Crawdad Song
13. Man Of Constant Sorrow
14. Moonlight Bay
15. Drink Up and Go Home
16. Shenandoah

DISC THREE // VOLUME III - ALTERNATE TAKES
1. When First Unto This Country 1
2. Walkin' Boss 1
3. Two Soldiers 2
4. Freight Train 1
5. The Sweet Sunny South 1
6. There Ain't No Bugs on Me 1
7. Hot Corn, Cold Corn 1
8. The Miller's Will 1
9. The Sweet Sunny South (Banjos) 1
10. Jenny Jenkins 2
11. Whiskey In the Jar 1
12. I'm Troubled 1
13. Hot Corn, Cold Corn 1
14. Walkin' Boss 3
15. There Ain't No Bugs on Me 2
16. When First Unto This Country 2