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I studied with Rev. Gary Davis for three years. Every weekend I would travel to his home in the Bronx for lessons that would go on for hours at a time. He was an enormous influence on my life and playing, as he was for Ernie Hawkins, Woody Mann, Roy Book Binder, Jorma Kaukonen and many others as well.

The Guitar Workshop has focused on the guitar playing of Rev. Gary Davis and below are our complete offerings to date. I'm sure you'll enjoy each one of these projects.

Stefan Grossman

Read an interview with Rev. Davis here.

Listen to Stefan's radio broadcasts about Rev. Davis here and here.

rev. gary davis

Rev. Gary Davis >>>> Complete Listings
	Oh, What a Beautiful City A TRIBUTE TO REV. GARY DAVIS 1896-1972 Compiled by Robert Tilling British journalist and writer Robert Tilling lovingly compiled this touching tribute to Reverend Gary Davis. His enthusiasm for the Reverend's powerful music started after seeing him on his first UK concert tour in 1964. In 1993 a limited edition of this book was released. We are happy and proud to announce that it is once again available. . . . more . . .

	At Home and Church 3 CD Collection 1962-1967 Rev. Gary Davis In 1962 I started to take guitar lessons from Rev. Gary Davis. Each weekend and school holiday I would take two trains from my home in Brooklyn up to Park Avenue in the Bronx. Rev. Davis’s home was hidden behind a worn out tenement building, down a flight of stairs where the garbage cans were kept and then up another small flight of stairs to a single dwelling that was surrounded on all four sides by apartment buildings. . . . more . . .

	Rev. Gary Davis Live at Gerde's Folk City 3 CD Collection It’s hard for me to believe. Almost 50 years has passed since I was sitting by the stage at Gerde’s Folk City in New York City with my two track Tandberg tape machine recording my teacher, Rev. Gary Davis’ performances. It was the week of February 3rd to 10th, 1962. Rev. Davis was booked along with the New World Singers (Gil Turner, Happy Traum and Bob Cohen) at the famous bar in Greenwich Village. During the week’s engagement all the new and old folk singers of the Village came by to watch, listen and pay their respects - from Dave Van Ronk to a newly arrived Bob Dylan. . . . more . . .

	Novelty Instrumentals of Rev. Gary Davis Taught by Ernie Hawkins Rev. Gary Davis's tour de force in concert was his "Soldiers March." This is a multi-part instrumental played in the Key of F and C and is a showcase in demonstrating the genius of Rev. Davis's playing and arranging skills. Few country blues guitarists played in the Key of F but Rev. Davis explored this key with religious as well as old pop standards. . . . more . . .

	Rags and Minstrel Songs of Rev. Gary Davis 2 DVD Lesson Taught by Ernie Hawkins Rev. Gary Davis had an enormous repertoire that spanned from gospel to blues, rags to folk tunes and old minstrel show songs. In this double DVD lesson Ernie Hawkins presents some of Rev. Davis’s most requested rags and minstrel tunes. . . . more . . .

	Ragtime Guitar of Rev. Gary Davis 2 DVD Lesson Taught by Ernie Hawkins Rev. Gary Davis was an incredible ragtime guitar player. His arrangements illustrate what has become known as the Piedmont guitar style. As a young man Rev. Davis played in a string band with the legendary Willie Walker. Several of the tunes featured on this double DVD lesson come from Walker’s repertoire, i.e. "Make Believe Stunt." . . . more . . .

	Blues Guitar of Rev. Gary Davis 2 DVD Lesson Taught by Ernie Hawkins In this double DVD lesson, Ernie Hawkins teaches in detail nine of Rev. Gary Davis’s best known blues arrangements. These songs have become well known through the playing of Bob Dylan (Baby, Let Me Lay It On You), Jackson Browne (Cocaine Blues), Hot Tuna (Hesitation Blues) John Renbourn, Stefan Grossman, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Hot Tuna and a host of other musicians (Candyman). . . . more . . .

	Gospel Guitar of Rev. Gary Davis 4 DVD Lesson Taught by Ernie Hawkins In this series of four lessons, Ernie Hawkins teaches fourteen of Rev. Davis's most requested and famous gospel guitar arrangements. Rare footage of Rev. Davis playing many of the tunes taught in this collection is featured. . . . more . . .

	Rev. Gary Davis The Video Collection Vestapol DVD Over the years I have searched for films and videos of my teacher, Rev. Gary Davis. His playing has influenced many fingerstyle guitarists. His words and warmth were especially important to his handful of dedicated students. In this collection I have put together all the footage that I have found to date. . . . more . . .

	Holy Blues of Rev. Gary Davis 3 CD Audio Lesson Taught by Stefan Grossman Rev. Davis played many gospel songs with a blues feel. These are referred to as "Holy Blues." These are exciting and challenging arrangements for the intermediate guitarist. 24 page tab/music book with three compact discs. . . . more . . .

	Ragtime Blues Guitar of Rev. Gary Davis 3 CD Audio Lesson Taught by Stefan Grossman Rev. Gary Davis was a musical giant. His ideas spanned a wide range of techniques and styles. In this series we focus on his ragtime blues. . . . more . . .

	Rev. Gary Davis Book with CD Blues, rags and holy blues from the playing of the fingerstyle genius, Rev. Gary Davis are presented in this new collection. 13 arrangements are transcribed to provide you with insight into the playing of this legendary guitarist. . . . more . . .

	Demons and Angels Rev. Gary Davis: The Ultimate Collection 3 CD Box Set With Booklet "What a genius the man was. I always loved the sheer power of his voice. I get goose bumps to this day when I crank up those songs." Jorma Kaukonen more . . .

	Blues & Ragtime CD Rev. Gary Davis This 70 minute collection of blues and rags from the playing of Rev. Gary Davis is an essential and exciting album for your music library. These performances come from hours of tapes that I recorded at Rev. Davis's house and at various concert performances. . . . more . . .