The David Grisman Quintet returns to the Bardavon stage on Saturday night, October 9 at 8 pm. Two years ago Grisman sold out the opera house and put on one of the most memorable shows in years. Now he’s back, by popular demand, to show why the NY Times calls him, "the Paganini of the Mandolin!"

With a passion and creativity that has spawned new directions in contemporary and original string band music, David Grisman has earned respect as a mandolin virtuoso and a new American music pioneer. Grisman’s uniqueness comes from a deep appreciation for a myriad of musical influences, everything from bluegrass and Latin to gypsy and jazz, now known internationally as "Dawg Music". And, over the last 20 years, The David Grisman Quintet has become the new quintessential acoustic art form to which all other groups are compared.

The David Grisman Quintet includes, Grisman on Mandolins, and since 1985, Jim Kerwin on bass, since 1989, Matt Eakle on flutes, since 1990 Joe Craven on percussion, strings and since 1989 Enrique Coria on guitar. David Grisman is known to bring special guests (he brought three to the Bardavon two years ago), so be ready for anything. He is also happy to sign CDs in the lobby following the show.

Tickets for The David Grisinan Quintet’s perforniance on Saturday, October 9 at 8 pm are available for $24.50 (Adult), $22.50 (Student/Senior) and $20.50. (Bardavon Members). Tickets are available at the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, (914) 473-2072 or by calling TicketMaster at (914) 454-3388.