These are the guestbook entries for January - March 2002.

Tony, Just want to say how much I enjoy your music. My week is not complete unless I listen to you a couple of times and as I beginning guitarist it's an understatement to say you are an inspiration. At the age of 47 I probably don't have enough time left to ever become any good but on the odd evening when the blue moon rises and I play a chord correctly I feel a great sense of satisfaction. I can't make it MerleFest this year but I wish you a great show and hopefully I'll be able to enjoy your music live at one of your other performances. Best wishes for great health and even more success. Gregg Stewart Merrimack, NH - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 22:16:11 (GMT) Tony you are my iddle , i love every thing about your music. I have been listing to you sence i was a teenager and you're the best in my book.Also seen you in bristol and loved it. Just wished i could have had my picture taken with you. Barry Miller Meadowview, Va - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 15:48:57 (GMT) Tony, my dad took me to see you in Bristol at Virginia Intermont and I have to say that it was the best concert I've ever been to. I grew up listening to you, Ricky Scaggs and Alison Krauss. My dad has been playing the guitar since he was just a kid and has taught me over the years to play as well. I just want to say thank you for being an inspiration to my dad and I!! ashley fleming abingdon, va - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 15:48:35 (GMT) Mr. Rice, You are the best. I love your style of *Sally Goodin* on the Unit Of Measure. I am learning it as I go. Hope you come to Michigan soon. Love you style!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aaron Ball Warren, Mi - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 02:39:19 (GMT) SORRY ABOUT THE MISWORDING OF TEENY,MEANT TO SAY TEENSY-adj,teeny:tiny. MARK BRISTOL, VA - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 19:40:32 (GMT) Love your music, always have. Keep the great projects coming!!!! Linda Grimes Hodgenville, KY - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 12:53:07 (GMT) Hey Tony, Just slapped on the ol' Ortofon and listened to Flatt and Scruggs on vinyl. Still sounds good. Ronnie Falls Church, Va - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 00:10:50 (GMT) I just asked a question and didn't even leave an e-mail address,sorry so here it is: e-mail ryeager@vallnet.com Thanks Roy Yeager Flintville, Tn - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 04:30:00 (GMT) Hi Tony, I have been a fan since the late 70's. I am considering recording a cd and would like to play my arangement of manzanita on it and would like to know if it possible to get permission. thanks and keep up the good work. Roy Roy Yeager Flintville, Tn - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 03:00:57 (GMT) Keep on playing,using your GOD GIVEN talents. wendel harrison connersville, in - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 21:32:58 (GMT) Heard you first time live as Bass Hall in Ft Worth. Sorry for the sound troubles, we all have this once in a while. Enjoyed you solo in spite of it. The show was a real success overall for Bluegrass in this area. Chuck Mullins Dallas, TX - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 21:18:00 (GMT) Tony, the fishing is excellent down here right now and I took a 6.5lb bass on Saturday. Not that I'm tempting you or anything... Doc Roberts Round Rock, TX - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 17:33:03 (GMT) Dear God, Every day I like to say.... Thanks for Mommy, thanks for Daddy, and thanks for that Tony Rice man who plays the guitar so goooooood! I love you guys! Steve Johnson Steve Johnson Herndon, VA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 12:13:37 (GMT) Pamela, Thanks alot for e-mailing me, I really appreciate it. I am the one who has been (and still does daily) study Tony stuff. For four years Tony has inspired me and my own music. Evan the songs that might be simple to Tony are such a great musical education to me. I study everything from classical, blues, jazz, jerry garcia, style, and other stuff, but for some reason I always have to stuy Tony ,becuase his music is so challenging and gracefll that it is just almost spiritual and soul moving. Theres a Grateful Dead song called (Built to Last) and it makes me think of Tonys music and way of playing, If you heard it you would know what I mean. I hope to see Tony again soon, because cds are great but to see the man himself is so awesome, and, I can see Tony up close and really get a musical lesson. Thank you again for the e-mail. It made my day a great one. Joshua Joshua Smith Richmond, In - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 22:53:14 (GMT) As a guitar player, seeing Tony makes me wonder why I go on. NO, seriously, even though there will never be another Tony, he inspires us with his class and virtuosity. Please come back to Knoxville soon! David Gibson Knoxville, TN - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 21:17:31 (GMT) Hi Tony,i've been following your career since the JD Crowe days,nothing tops the playing that you do!thanks for all the great entertainment. Dale Vanderpool Harrisburg, Oh - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 01:43:30 (GMT) Tony, I have been a big fan of yours for over 20 yrs. Just can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy your music. As many as I have heard try to recreate your music, there is still noone who even comes close. You are still the greatest guitarist on this planet and any other planet one might care to mention. your greatest fan...Earl Capps Earl Capps Durham, NC - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 15:02:19 (GMT) Tony, I have been a big fan of yours for over 20 yrs. Just can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy your music. As many as I have heard try to recreate your music, there is still noone who even comes close. You are still the greatest guitarist on this planet and any other planet one might care to mention. your greatest fan...Earl Capps Earl Capps Durham, NC - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 14:57:36 (GMT) Hi Tony! Saw one of your shows and had to say that you sound nice and dress so snappy! Tell Pamela not to give up on the curtains. Ta-Ta Chris "Juan" Lowell CA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 02:59:30 (GMT) Hey this is pretty cool. Hey Tony this web thing is really neat. Hey Tony I heard your new record boy oh boy you know what? I think your getting better! Tony you are really really cool! Loren Barton bakersfield, Ca - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 02:27:41 (GMT) Mr. Rice: I heard a rumor (hopefully more) that you had recorded two more of those instructional tapes for Homespun Music... please, please, please tell me that Shenandoah is on one of these tapes. I've got it worked out *mostly*, but there are so many nuances that can only be understood by mastering the acoustic guitar before attempting such an elegant song. After spending nearly fourteen years on mostly electric guitars, I'm learning how wonderful the acoustic truly is. I've got a l-o-n-g way to go on the acoustic and anything you're willing to share is a treasured offering. Thanks a million! John C Buies Creek, NC - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 01:56:21 (GMT) Mr. Rice: I heard a rumor (hopefully more) that you had recorded two more of those instructional tapes for Homespun Music... please, please, please tell me that Shenandoah is on one of these tapes. I've got it worked out *mostly*, but there are so many nuances that can only be understood by mastering the acoustic guitar before attempting such an elegant song. After spending nearly fourteen years on mostly electric guitars, I'm learning how wonderful the acoustic truly is. I've got a l-o-n-g way to go on the acoustic and anything you're willing to share is a treasured offering. Thanks a million! John C Buies Creek, NC - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 01:55:57 (GMT) A friend loaned me a copy of "Church Street Blues" WOW Thank you, I do not believe that I have ever heard such fine picking.I have found a hidden treasure. A lucky man am I. Karl Krock Millersburg, Oh - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 23:44:34 (GMT) TONY, GREAT TO TALK TO YOU AGAIN!! I MET YOU DOWN AT "THE PICKING PARTY" WITH YOU AND BLUE HIGHWAY. (I WAS THE BOY YOU LET PICK YOUR GUITAR!)(WHO HAD ONLY BEEN PICKIN' FOR A YEAR & FOUR MONTHS.)(REMEMBER?) GETTING TO PICK YOUR GUITAR WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!! HOPE TO GET TO SEE YA AGAIN. WHEN I GOT TO PICK WITH EARL SCRUGGS AT KNOXVILLE,I ALSO GOT TO PICK WITH JERRY DOUGLAS.HE SAID YOU WERE STILL THE BEST!! (AMEN!!!!!) TREY TREY HENSLEY TELFORD, TN - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 21:00:06 (GMT) TONY, GREAT TO TALK TO YOU AGAIN!! I MET YOU DOWN AT "THE PICKING PARTY" WITH YOU AND BLUE HIGHWAY. (I WAS THE BOY YOU LET PICK YOUR GUITAR!)(WHO HAD ONLY BEEN PICKIN' FOR A YEAR & FOUR MONTHS.)(REMEMBER?) GETTING TO PICK YOUR GUITAR WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!! HOPE TO GET TO SEE YA AGAIN. WHEN I GOT TO PICK WITH EARL SCRUGGS AT KNOXVILLE,I GOT TO PICK WITH JERRY DOUGLAS.HE SAID YOU WERE STILL THE BEST!! (AMEN!!!!!) TREY TREY HENSLEY TELFORD, TN - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 20:58:41 (GMT) Picked Up Fleck's Sessions. Discovered you. Started checking out your CD's. Saw you smoke Larry Keel Sat. afternoon at Spirit of Suwanee. I would love to see The Tony Rice Unit. Gonna keep checking your tour dates. More power to ya, Mike Mike Spedale Orlando, FL. - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 15:32:14 (GMT) Just last weekend, we saw your concert in Bristol and it was as great as I thought it would be. I have seen Wyatt a couple of times and he is talented as well, but I have waited many years to get to see you in concert because I feel you are the ICON to Guitarists. And of course ... you didn't let me down!! The concert was wonderful ! I'd just like to thank you for the chance to acctually get to see your talent in person. Because you are, without a doubt one of the most talented guitar players in the world and deserve to be recognized for that talent. Thanks again, Mike Brooks Michael Brooks Coeburn, VA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 06:20:55 (GMT) I'm a novelist and university professor who has been a fan of Tony's for close to thirty years. I love listening to his music, because it's the work of a great artist who never settles for less than the best he can give. I hope we'll be hearing him for another three decades--at least. Hats off to the man. Steve Yarbrough Fresno, CA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 06:02:20 (GMT) Tony I just got back from Suwannee. This was my first chance to see you in person. I drove 7 hours and saw your show with Doc (great sound guys huh?). I had to leave right after your set, but the drive was well worth it!! Really looking foreward to the new instructional videos. By the way, nice wheels. Scott Sullivan Pascagoula, MS - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 05:54:56 (GMT) Did you mean tin`e or teeny??? The old D-28 - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 02:13:04 (GMT) CAUGHT THE SHOW IN BRISTOL. GUITAR WORK WAS INFALLABLE. HOWEVER, WAS DISSAPPOINTED TO NOT SEE THE OLD D-28. WAS DISSAPPOINTED IN TONY'S LACK OF ATTACK ON HIS SANTA CRUZ AND WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE LACK OF ATTACK ON THE MIKE. THE SANTA CRUZ MIKE MIX SOUNDED TEENEY. WHAT'S NEXT? FISHMAN TRANSDUCER'S? Mark Fleming Bristol, VA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 00:37:38 (GMT) anyone know roughly what guage thickness pick TR uses? ryan royal oak, mi - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 12:04:26 (GMT) I just want to say that I love Your playing so much. You are the greatest as far as IM concerned. I used to listen to Rock @ Roll, but got turned on to Your music by way of Allison Krauss. Are You married? I think You are the bomb! Hope You can get out this way sometime as I would love to see You in concert. Love, Rachel Rachel Hawkins <rachel4560@msn.com> Oakland, CA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 06:36:39 (GMT) i stumbled across this site by acident when i was bored one day and have fell in love with it. it is suck an honor to have the same name as someone so great. Tony Rice Henderson, Ne - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 03:08:06 (GMT) Would love to see you play out here sometime soon! Tiffany Austin, TX - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 02:11:45 (GMT) Tony you are the gratest guitar player, thanks for the music. Do you actually answer these emails? Please come to NJ and play four us. All my best, Robert Johnson <oompas11@hotmail.com> Ocean, NJ - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 01:07:56 (GMT) Rice fan since '81. Had a Rice model (Brazilian) since '85. It's the last guitar I'll ever own, not just because it sounds so good, but because Tony's name is in it. Tony, please visit the heartland more often! Love to see you in Little Rock sometime. You remain the best ever. There will be lots of pickers, but only one Rice. Bill Nesbitt <bnesbitt@aristotle.net> Little Rock, AR - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 21:10:31 (GMT) Tony Rce is the greatest guitarist and singer of all-time. There would be no Kenny Smith without Tony, so remember that. Love ya Tony! YOU are the best. Allen Tolbert <newacousticlover@hotmail.com> Hoover, AL - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:14:40 (GMT) I have been a fan of great guitar music for over 20 years now and have yet to see another guitarist that gets a more soulful tone or is as smooth than MR. Tony Rice. Mr. Rice IS the standard by which all other guitar players are judged. No if's and's or but's about it. End of Story. Hail to the Chief! Lamar Shultz <vintagecars@att.net> Toledo, OH - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:39:17 (GMT) tony, the show a bristol was great. it was my first time getting to ever see you live, also thank-you for taking the time to take your pic with me, it was a dream that came true. if your wondering who it was that drove by you on 81 waving after the show, it was my wife and me. thanks man, josh josh harrison <joshua_claude_harrison@hotmail.com> abingdon, va - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 02:05:49 (GMT) J-daddy let me ask you a question. The next time you hear a guitar solo on a recording you never heard before, who's solo would be identifyable Kenny's or Tony's? There are thousands of fast pickers in every type of music,just take trip to Winfield to the Flatpick Championship(in which Kenny took second place). There are however very few who have a truely unique sound. Add that to the technicality of Tony's playing and you have a master in his own right. And to wrap this up, try listening to one of Kenny's solos, I'll bet you'll hear a Rice lick in there somewhere. Jeff Wilkerson <jdfacedown@aol.com> Mansfield, Tx - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 00:45:25 (GMT) Kenny Smith wishes he had the T-Mans right hand and could get that cannon tone. Keep up the great work Tone-y. Josh Josh Ranier Galveston, TX - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 15:55:14 (GMT) Kenny Smith is still my favorite guitar player!! J-Daddy <jrob_7@hotmail.com> Pembroke, VA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:49:46 (GMT) Originally from The Blue Ridge Mtns of NC, I have been following and loving Tony's music for going on 20 years now, from the first time I saw him perform in Johnson City, TN. None better...keep picking and God Bless. Hope you get to the South Central KY area sometime soon. I own every recording (I think) that you've ever released, or at least since Acoustics and Manzanita, and still enjoy them all. Jeff Blevins <jblevins@glasgow-ky.com> Glasgow, KY - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 03:23:21 (GMT) Tony rocks! I play a little bit and I'm completely baffled by his mastery of the guitar. It gives me something to reach for. Josh Johnson <josh_johnson08@hotmail.com> Lexington, Ky - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 20:03:02 (GMT) Loved your site,hope to see you soon. Keep burnin' it up! Thanks KC KC <kcnewgrassreview@cs.com> Nashville, TN - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 22:50:40 (GMT) Howdy maestro,I was,of all things,checking out a N.A.S.A. website on the evolution of the galaxy,and listening to tales from the acoustic planet(good mix i figured)when i had an overpowering urge to check out your website-coinkydink?hmmmmmmmm.Anyway,lots of thanks and love to you,your music can make even a bad day pretty damn good.I am a chef,and am thinking about moving to asheville,not only for the beauty,but I figger that in old cackylacky I might get to see you more often!Thanks again,every time I start to get a swelled head about what a rock star I am on guitar,I just throw on a little doc Tony,and laugh:)muchos gracias-BillT bill teahan <biggrillbill@yahoo.com> essex jct., vt. - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 00:34:46 (GMT) TONY RICE AND LARRY KEEL ARE TWO OF MY VERY FAVORITE FLATPICKERS. I GOT TO SEE THEM BOTH AT A SHOW IN ASHEVILLE AT THE GREY EAGLE ON MAR. 1ST '02 FOR MY BIRTHDAY. I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS TO TONY, EVEN THOUGH HE DIDN'T KNOW IT, FOR MAKING MY B'DAY THE BEST ONE YET. YOU GUYS WERE AWESOME AND IT WAS EVEN MORE FUN TO WATCH LARRY AND TONY HAVE SO MUCH FUN SWITCHING LEADS!!! IT WAS REALLY A DREAM COME TRUE TO SEE BOTH OF THEM ON THE SAME STAGE...NOT TO MENTION THE FIDDLE MASTER W/ THEM, VASSAR CLEMENTS. THANKS FOR SO MUCH INSPIRATION TONY!!! BRENNING SHOOK BRENNING SHOOK <SHOOKYMONSTER@ATT.NET> CANDLER, NC - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 23:44:19 (GMT) I saw your performance today at Virginia Intermont College and enjoyed it very much, particularly Shenandoah. Thank you for such beautiful playing. Tom Root Jonesborough, TN - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 03:17:21 (GMT) had the great pleasure of seeing Tony play at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago last November. What a treat -- sincerely hope it becomes an annual event!! mark olinger <okarma@aol.com> aurora, il - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 20:46:47 (GMT) I have been a fan of your music for many years now. I have most of your albums and also some of your instructional tapes. On the "Legends Of Flatpicking" video you do a break on "White Dove" that I would love to learn. Is there any tablature available for this song. If so where could I purchase it? Please reply if possible. Thank-You. Karl Karl Goerz <karlg@gosympatico.ca> Thorold, - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 19:22:34 (GMT) Tony will be playing with Blue Highway at these shows. I understand he will be doing some solo pieces and possibly some duets with Tim Stafford. We hope you find it worth your time to come. For those of you who are inquiring as to "What's New" updates, I am trying to get to doing this. There is just too much to do! Kathi Fox <foxmoogie@aol.com> Reidsville, NC - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 19:58:32 (GMT) Tony,Really enjoy your pickin and singing, I bought your tape "An intimate lesson with Tony Rice" and I'm working on Gold Rush. I'll be very happy if I can play it as clean and at least half the speed that you do... Do you have any plans to come to Bay area this year? My wife and I would really love to see you live.. Travis Breckon <Wbreckon@aol.com> Vacaville, Ca - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 17:47:21 (GMT) Thanx alot For the Birthday wishes, really looking forward to merlefest this year as well as the rockingham show, hope to see you again soon Chris Chris Harris <Bowhunter192@hotmail.com> eden , nc - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 15:32:22 (GMT) Tony is to play at Harrison-Jones Auditorium in Bristol Tenn this Sat (4 and 8 PM) and i am trying to get any information i can on the show to decide if a drive of 6 hours is in order. Is he playing as the only group, and if so who is pickin with him??...Is he playing on a bill with other groups??...Any information or URL's appreceated. robfairleigh@hotmail.com Robert M. Fairleigh IV <robfairleigh@hotmail.com> Hopkinsville, KY - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 06:20:47 (GMT) Tony: Thanks for your ear and your concern. I am afraid things have not gone well with our friend. Neither of us have been honored with the honesty of the situation. He may need the voice of a friend about now. Call me if you need to. Pamela Pamela Harris <Raingheryl@aol.com> Lexington, NC - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 02:15:49 (GMT) tony when are you playing in texas? be safe and god bless! tyler tyler <thtoombs@yahoo.com> tyler, tx - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 19:54:35 (GMT) I have been studying Tony stuff for about four years now and he has influenced my playing and my personal style more than anyone. I was wondering if there was any chance that Tony would ever do another learning video for Homespun? I hope so, anything Tony teaches is always a whole new musical world opened to me. Also I was wondering if anyone would know where I could send a copy of my cd so Tony might hear it, not so much for personal gain or anything but just because if I actually thought Tony might hear it, then I would be astonished. Also I would like to know, if possible, more about Tonys feelings on his encounter with the late great Jerry Garcia,(also a big influence to me), I mean info that wasnt discussed on the Pizza Tapes. Thats all for now, by the way, thanks for making this web site, its my favorite one on the internet, when Im online that is. Most of the time Im trying to learn those Tony licks. Thanks agian Joshua Joshua Smith <oms6@cs.com> Richmond, IN - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 14:36:44 (GMT) There's an old issue of Frets magazine where Tony tells the story of how he got the guitar. Seems like a guy that owned a liquor store had loaned Clarence some money and the Bone was collateral. The store owner ended up with the guitar and then Clarence got killed. Apparently Tony and Grisman found the guy and got the guitar appraised. Since it was in bad shape the guitar was sold for like 500 bucks or something. I'm sure I got a lot of the details wrong. Maybe Mr. Rice can clarify. I think the story is also mentioned it in the wonderful interview with TR Bryan Kimsey did for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. I don't know about the pellet hole. I've always wondered though. WC Will Clark <wclark79@att.net> McLeansville , NC - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 02:57:06 (GMT) I WOULD LIKE TO SAY YOU ARE MY FAVORITE GUITARISTS EVER I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A TRILLION TIMES BUT IT'S CLEARLY SHOWN THAT GOD HAS BLESSED YOUR ABILITY TO PLAY ABOVE ALL OTHERS. I PLAY MYSELF I'M JUST 19 YEARS OLD I PLAY BLUEGRASS MUSIC AND ALSO EXPERIMENT WITH OTHER TYPES AS WELL. I HAVE SEVERAL MARTIN GUITARS MY FAVORITE IS MY GRAND OLE OPRY MODEL THAT SOUNDS PRETTY GOOD IN TERMS OF THE BASS AND TREBLE PART. I LIKE IT BECAUSE OF THE WIDE NECK. WELL ENOUGH ABOUT ME. I REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR. THANKS FOR EVERTHING TONY. DELVIN LUCAS WHITESBURG, KY - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 07:05:38 (GMT) I met you at the Mountain Stage in Charleston, WV. It was an honor and a priveledge. Lee Proffitt <lee20@wcgnet.net> Jolo, WV - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 04:31:43 (GMT) Well the story I heard about the legendary 28 guitar is that Clarence got drunk one night and got mad. He leaned the 28 up against the tree and shot it. Somehow (I am not sure) Tony ended up with it. Can you share the actual story with me? Jason Robertson <jrob_7@hotmail.com> Pembroke, VA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 01:00:09 (GMT) I'm a big Tony Rice fan and have been for over 20 years. I have seen several people ask in the guest book about Tony's voice. I too have been very curious as to how it is coming along. Will he ever be able to sing again? Does he sing some now , but just not on stage as of yet? Hope to be able to hear his voice singing again Soon!!!Thanks for any info. Dennis Brown Dennis Brown <chesskingslayer@aol.com> O'Fallon, MO - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 14:30:55 (GMT) ^^^^ March 9th.....We would like to wish Chris Harris of Eden N.C. all the best for his 16 th. birthday today...Chris is a talented young bluegrass mandolin player and singer with the group FAST FOWARD....Looking foward to having them open the show for us @ Rockingham this year...Regards T.Bone^^^^ Pamela^^^^ and Parker....."rip it up" Chris Rice Family - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 01:02:37 (GMT) When you say banjo, one may think Scruggs,Fleck, or Crowe.Mandolin players, Bush,Grisman,or Thile. When you say Guitar, it is one and only one. TONY RICE. Thanks for all the recordings and your tremendous approach to the guitar. I have learned so much from you over the past 14 years. You truly do have a gift. Thanks for sharing them with us. Look forward to seeing you soon. Chris Murray <redmeat@one.net> Fairfield, OH - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 19:57:25 (GMT) Good to see your smiling face again in Ashland last night to watch those "magic fingers fly." Regards^^^^^BG Bittergreen <Bittergreen90@Verizon.net> Ashland, KY - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 07:45:56 (GMT) Tony, saw you last night in Ashland, KY with the Lonesome River Band. Sorry I didn't get to say hello. Hope all is well with you, say hello to Wyatt and Pam. Take care, "Suzianna" from WV. Susan Weinberger <susanw> Huntington, WV - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:47:50 (GMT) Hi Tony. It is really neat that You have Your on web-site now. It is way over due. I have been fortunate enough to see You in concert several times and You never cease to amaze me. You along with Yngwie Malmsteen,Steve Vai and Eric Johnson are my guitar heroes. I would also like to say that You are always nice and and gracious to Your fans. I had the chance to meet Yngwie once and he was a total a** **** That made me loose a lot of respect for him. So what I guess IM, trying to say is that IM glad You wasnt Like that. Take Care and may God bless You for Years to come. Troy Turturro <XtremeBMX@msn.com> Greensboro, NC - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:40:47 (GMT) USA What can I say? The first time I saw you I was around 11 years old. Since then (I'm 20 now) I've been playing the flat top every day. You are a true inspiration to all musicians and listeners. Thanks for everything! Ben Gilmer <bgilmer@radford.edu> Radford, VA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 23:40:58 (GMT) Oh yeah Tony....could you tell me the story about how the bullet hole got in your guitar?? It is like a good bedtime story to me, man! Jason Robertson <jrob_7@hotmail.com> Pembroke, Va - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 19:02:29 (GMT) I have loved to hear Rice ever since I was first introduced to him by my uncle Patrick Robertson. Since then I have tried and tried again to learn his licks. I have certainly enjoyed every minute of it. I try to see Tony as much as possible and to me....he is the greatest guitar picker that ever lived! Jason Robertson <jrob_7@hotmail.com> Pembroke, VA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 18:57:57 (GMT) See you in Live Oak at the Spirit of the Suwannee. Sandy & Tony Zenner <zenner@inetw.net> Old Town, FL - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 18:11:25 (GMT) HELLO MR. RICE I HAVE JUST BEEN LOOKING AT YOUR WEB PAGE,IT IS REAL NICE JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW MUCH I REALLY ENJOY YOUR MUSIC AND YOUR STYLE OF PLAYING.I SAW YOU AT STONE MOUNTAIN IN AUSTIN TX.ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. YOU SIGNED MY PREWAR MARTIN AND A PHOTO FOR ME,THOSE TWO ITEMS ARE SOMETHING I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE.I DON'T GET TO GET OUT TO MANY BLUEGRASS FEST AS MUCH AS I WOULD LIKE.BUT THE ONE TIME I DID GO TO SEE YOU MAKES UP FOR ALL THE ONES I HAVE MISSED.YOU ARE TRULY A VERY GIFTED MAN.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE.RANDY UNDERWOOD randy underwood <randylee@vvm.com> rogers, tx - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 07:40:07 (GMT) Tony, I just wanted to say your music has been an inspiration for me for many years God bless you. banjo player and guitarist Eric Armstrong Eric Armstrong <earmstrong1@hotmail.com> meteghan station, ns - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 03:27:40 (GMT) Tony I've seen you perform several times the last being Mountain Stage in Charleston WV. I play guitar and have a Henderson #81. I had thought about bringing it to you so you could play it. For some reason it doesn't sound as good when I play it. Seariously you have been a real insperation to me over the last 20 some years. I would really like to learn to play Manzanita. Can you send me the tab or how I can get my hands on one. I can play the begining but the turn around for some reason has got me stumped. Thanks from fellow picker. Ron Walker Ron Walker <rw13@att.net> Mooresville, NC - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 01:46:41 (GMT) Love the website. I have had the pleasure of seeing Tony perform 4 times which, for me, there are only two other performers I have seen as many times. I hope you keep coming to the Greenville area!! Take care and keep Picking:) Kristen Brown <Krazykatkb@aol.com> Greenville, sc - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 18:48:18 (GMT) I agree about the crowd James. I was sitting on the front, and there were people who struggled to get up there and stand near the front, when all they did was talk and yell the whole time! They could have done that in the parking lot, and not four feet from the greatest picker to walk the Earth! Nevertheless, I enjoyed Tony's playing once I could hear it. I am in awe of the man! Brandon Riley <briley@triad.rr.com> Greensboro, NC - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 13:49:23 (GMT) tony recently played at a show in charlotte nc(the visuallight theater)where my dad(al wood)opened the show and played with tony and vasser,along with larry keel,he had a blast and said it reminded him of the old days.wish i could have been ther,but i was on the road myself,playing with david via,or i would have been there playing with dad.we are getting something together(dad and i)for a show at the grey eagle in asheville nc,and we were wondering,if the scheduling permits,tony would be interested in playing with us.i know you get this all the time,but between my dads following and my own following her,it would be a successful show,but to have tony would blow it through the roof.if it could ever work out,we would be honored.we are thinking of something in august,or around that time.my # is 8282362933,dads number is8286350304.,sincerly aaron wood aaron wood <hollywoodred2000@yahoo.com> asheville, nc - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 06:38:29 (GMT) The show in Charlotte at the Visulite Theater was very good...I think...I couldn't really tell because of all the loud talkers. If I were you, I'd leave that one for Larry Keel and his boys next time. There seemed to be a great lack of appreciation by the crowd for what they were hearing. I am glad I had the opportunity to see you and Vassar, though. James Spratt <js14881@wcu.edu> Cullowhee, NC - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 18:22:26 (GMT) any chance of tony playing in our area any time in the near future? also,does he ever plan to sing anymore? I HAVE seen him quite a few times and am always amazed at his talent. thanks and keep on pickin! joe drury <JDRURY1@cinci.rr.com> middletown, oh - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 01:48:28 (GMT) hey mamie and papa tony...this is donovan.. writing to tell you i love you...i want to come and see thunderbear...talk to you later...Donovan Scott DONOVAN <PPPSCOTT@AOL.COM> reidsville, nc - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 01:28:13 (GMT) Love your work, your my biggest guitar inspuration. By the way, i've taken lessons and picked with John Carlini, what a guy. I hope to see you soon. John john malayter <jjmala@comcast.net> egg harbor city, nj - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 01:23:19 (GMT) Tony,RunningWild c.d. came in the mail Friday,just in time.Had to take the kitchen apart Saturday to paint.Put on the new one and some of the old,worked like a charm.Thank's very much for the Email & the c.d.Rick Rick <rchrist1@tampabay.rr.com> - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 23:40:57 (GMT) tony, i have a question. i was wondering if yu are singing again. the last album of yours i bought was running wild and didn't hear you. just wondered that for a while. i have tickets to see you and blue highway in bristol in march. me and some friends are looking forward to seeing you for the first time. as a 15 year old that is trying to play mandolin and guitar, you are a great influence. doc is my favorite, you are very close though. anyway look forward to seeing you play. later steven patton <s.n.patton14@juno.com> church hill, tn - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 21:20:00 (GMT) TONY HAVE SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT. GET IN TOUCH. YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT THIS ADDRESS: blue_eyes228@inetone.net. THANKS,MARK Mark Fleming Bristol, VA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 19:20:51 (GMT) Kudos Tony on your amazing performance tonight in Charlotte. The sound problems were a pain, but it helped being in the front row! You seem to have lots of chemistry with Vassar, and it's a blast to watch you two interact. Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful show, and thanks a million for signing my guitar! Brandon Brandon Riley <briley@triad.rr.com> Greensboro, NC - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 08:28:18 (GMT) Hi Tony & Pam and "the kids"- I just rummaging thru a box of cassettes that I had left in my truck and found "Tony Rice and John Carlini - River Suite for Two Guitars". So I came in the house, turned it one and sat back and grinned. That must have been a great session to work on. Guess I need to get the CD now so I can listen to it while I fish. Best to all. Doc Roberts <bkrober@onr.com> Round Rock, TX - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 05:33:07 (GMT) HEY TONY, JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT SINCE MY BROTHER TURNED ME ON TO YOUR MUSIC I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF IT. HOPE TO SEE YOU IN MARCH IN BRISTOL,VA. WILL BE THE FIRST TIME TO GET TO HEAR YOU IN PERSON. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. LOVE YA,DONNA Donna Dorton <blue_eyes228@inetone.net> Richlands, VA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 03:01:09 (GMT) Tony we were at the show in blacksburg last week.you and the Lonesome river band did a great job.thanks so much for signing my son's guitar it ment a lot to us both. Tim williamson <tim815@hotmail.com> Mcveigh, KY - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 18:58:34 (GMT) hey Tony whats up man great site man ive neverbeen to a bluegrass concert before im only 14 yrs old iplay gutiar to man hard on the fingers keep on pickin . Harley <puppylover1487@hotmail.com> - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 01:16:08 (GMT) Great Web-Site...very informative and enjoyable... Especially tour dates...Are there any plans right now for the Out Of The Woodwork Group to play any "live" dates in 2002 or to record on a 4th album/.project??Thanks... Ron Martin <poppasusu@excite.com> Eden, nc - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:56:17 (GMT) LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING YOU MARCH 16TH IN BRISTOL, VA. STEVE CARSON <SBCARSON@JUNO.COM> KINGSPORT, TN - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 21:57:49 (GMT) MY EARLIEST RECOLLECTION OF HEARING TONY WAS ON THE NEW SOUTH OLD HOME PLACE ALBUM WHEN I WAS A KID. I WAS TOO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND OR APPRECIATE TONY'S MUSICIANSHIP THEN.BUT AT ABOUT THE AGE OF 13 I REALLY GOT INTO TONY'S MUSIC.I CANNOT COUNT THE HOURS I'VE SPENT LISTENING TO TONY'S RECORDINGS.I WILL HAVE TO SAY THAT TONY HAS BEEN MY BIGGEST MUSICAL INFLUENCE .HIS TONE,STYLE,AND TIMING ARE IMPECCABLE.THE FIRST TIME I GOT TO SEE TONY WAS AT THE FRONTIER RANCH IN 1986 WITH THE BLUEGRASS ALBUM BAND. I'LL NEVER FORGET IT.I'VE SEEN TONY SEVERAL TIMES DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS AND EACH PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN UNFORGETTABLE.A MAN GOES THROUGH LIFE AND HOPES TO SAY THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE AN INFLUENCE ON HIM.SOME MAY NEVER GET THE OPPORTUNITY,BUT I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TONY FOR PROVIDING MY LIFE WITH YOUR MUSIC. GOD BLESS, CARL ELDRIDGE Carl Eldridge Hopkinsville, KY - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 18:36:12 (GMT) T Bone I have a serious question for you Ive been meaning to ask you for a while.Can you play a straight lick for me!I sure miss seeing you alot.I talked to Larry the other day and he said you were doing great.Who are you playing with in Charlotte next month?Ive been wanting to come see you down there but have been way too busy.Ill make time to see you this next month.Congrats on the puppies and please tell Pam hello for us.Love ya mean it! Clay and Jill clay jones <claydjones@yahoo.com> huntersville, nc - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 23:30:08 (GMT) Hi Tony, great site! you are still my favorite flatpicker and I hope to record with you in the near future...besos y brazos, Serpiente Rattlesnake <snake@rattlesnakeannie.com> Sevilla, - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 21:00:51 (GMT) Mr,Rice I had a question for you that i have been wanting to ask for a long time now and now. Did you in your past years studie any classica runns,licks or any lead solo's that you have used in any of your previus recordings as an improv. And whitch song .And I would like to say you are one of my favorite guitarist and your work is awsome. thanks for your time matthew Alan Phelps <tony_rice_rules@yahoo.com> louisville, ky - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 01:14:15 (GMT) Mr,Rice I had a question for you that i have been wanting to ask for a long time now and now. Did you in your past years studie any classica runns,licks or any lead solo's that you have used in any of your previus recordings as an improv. And whitch song .And I would like to say you are one of my favorite guitarist and your work is awsome. thanks for your time matthew A,P <tony_rice_rules@yahoo.com> louisville, ky - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 01:13:35 (GMT) I wish you the absolute best always Tony. Hope to see you soon. Congratulations on all the poodle pups! I can't wait to see. Love ya always, Your cousin-in-law. Love to Pam. You're both always in my prayers. Allison Allison Doyle - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 01:04:30 (GMT) your a true hero of mine tony. i would love to meet you. keep it real, a fan josh harrison <joshua_claude_harrison@hotmail.com> abingdon, va. - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 00:23:50 (GMT) I had the pleasure of meeting Tony for the first time about a year at the Ken Farmer Auction Concert.I must say I was impressed not only with Tony's musical abilities, but also with how down to earth and personable he was. Tony Rice is an inspiration to all the young people that are now begining to enter the bluegrass field. I hope to see Tony again this year at the Floyd Virgina Concert. I have two sons whom I play in a bluegrass band with, Tony has had a tremendous influence on them both, his music transcends time, he is amazing. Keep it up Tony!! Jerry Surface <jesurfa1> Christiansburg, Va. - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 22:03:03 (GMT) Thanks Tony! Your playing is inspiring. I finally got to see you at the Old Town School in Chicago. It was everything i hoped it would be. One of the bst night's of music I've seen. Mike IN - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 19:50:35 (GMT) Hi Pam and Tony- Just wanted to add to the hub-bub about Tony being "left out" as one of the artists who have made a lasting impression in bluegrass, jazzgrass, newgrass and spacegrass. With all due respect to those who were mentioned, a day without Tony Rice is like a day without oxygen. Doc Roberts <bkrober@onr.com> Austin, TX - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 16:54:43 (GMT) Hey TR, Again, it's your buddy Allen Tolbert (and, without a slight doubt, your ABSOLUTE biggest fan). Hope all is well with you and Pam. I was just mainly wanting to saay my agreements with the fellow below whom mentioned Tony's absence in the CMT tribute. Tony is THE music. No one even touches him and that was surely ridiculous. Tony presence in this world earn him the credit that he deserves. If you want the truth, Tony was jus too good for CMT to get him. His mastership of being a guitarist, singer and human being are waaaaay past the credit that he receives. Nonethesless, Tony is just the best. There is no doubt of that. I highly respect his musicianship, as well as his wonderful personality. Tony, we love you to death and are always there for you when you need us. I cannot say in words the amount of appreciation that I have for you. YUou are most likely my reason for living. Your music pulls me through my life and I am just absolutely insane it. I cannot count the daily hours in which I spend listening to T's music. Many many thanks and God Bless, Allen Allen Tolbert <newacousticlover@hotmail.com> Hoover, AL - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 04:11:34 (GMT) Tony, GREAT performace (as usual) at The Lyric, on 2/23, in Blacksburg, VA. Hope to see you again soon, up in the DC area. Adam Greene <greeneadam@yahoo.com> Rockville, MD - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 02:09:28 (GMT) Tony, When are you coming back to the Annapolis area? Saw your show at the Rams Head and loved it! dan fischer stevensville , md - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 00:49:29 (GMT) Thanks for your great music and inspiration to bluegrass. I love the TR model Santa Cruz. My wife often makes the comment that I play with my guitar more than I do her. Tom B. <tglenville@yahoo.com> Richwood, WV - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 18:05:30 (GMT) My wife used to complain that I spent more time with you than her..and it's true..No one plays rythmn guitar like you..the drive and technique is unsurpassed..the rest speaks for itself..where could I find the tab for Wayfarin Stranger? nobody plays it like you..thanks for all the inspiration..you've heard this many times..but its truly on another level..thanks Tim Bennett <twbennett@mindspring.com> Wichita, ks - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 16:48:07 (GMT) Hi Tony :: Just wanted to let you know that everyone in the Tri-State area of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, is getting all excited and counting the days till March 7 to see "Tony Rice," the Lonesome River Band, Dr. Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys "together" for one big show at the Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky (606-324-3175). I have posted all the information all the information links folks might want to see and save on their Browser Favorites, including your new Tour Schedule from Pollstar on the MSN Rice, Rice, Hillman, Pedersen Website, along with new photo albums of never-published photos of Keith Whitley and Bill Monroe. I hope everyone will 'stop by' for a visit and join as a member. Just click on my name or my email listed below and wella! you're in. This Thursday night, March 7, show with "Tony Rice," Lonesome River Band, and Ralph Stanley, will have Ashland, pardon the intended pun, "Running Wild," just like the new RRH&P CD. I hope you bring your beautiful wife Pamela. Drive safely. Many blessings to you and to Pamela. Bluegrass Photojournalist ~ Carol Jeffrey ~ RRH&P MSN Website Manager. Carol Jeffrey <cj4trlrchhp@hotmail.com> Ashland, KY - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 09:57:30 (GMT) Please come back to the music farm, we have missed that sweet sound that you produce. later Jules Julien Knox Taylor IV <jktfour@aol.com> Charleston, SC - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 18:20:03 (GMT) Your guitar playing has inspired me since I first heard the Grisman Quintet in 1979. Thanks for all the years of great music, and for moving me to the point of learning to play bluegrass music. You rock the house, Tony! Howard Lee <stormntwang@aol.com> New York, NY - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 17:33:02 (GMT) COMPLETELY CAPTIVATED AND INSPIRED BY YOUR DOMINATION OF THE GUITAR!!!FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS YOU HAVE BEEN MY MENTOR AND HAVE BROUGHT ME BACK TO THE MUSIC I REALLY LOVE.YOU ARE THE REASON I LOVE THE GUITAR SO MUCH!!KEEP IT UP PATRICK DOOLEY <PSDOOLEY@HOTMAIL.COM> TROUTVILLE, VA - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 14:08:03 (GMT) Tony and everybody else in this guest book, I was just wondering if anybody watch the so called Bluegrass Tribute week on CMT and noticed the absence of Tony? I don't think there is any other guitar player that has infuenced acoustic music like TR. or any other player that has had the kind of role in the resugence of Pre-war quality guitars like TR. So why the absense of this on the so called Tribute is a mystery. Oh well I guess it's up to us to sing his praises. Jeff Wilkerson <JDfacedown@aol.com> Dallas, Tx - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 03:21:22 (GMT) Tony - The midwest needs you!!! I saw that you played in Chicago and Minneapolis last year. Any plans for that again this year? Madison is right in-between the 2! One question - When you're rollin' down the highway between shows, what do you listen to? You are the maestro. thanks, Ross Ross Pinski <rossren@earthlink.net> Madison, WI - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 02:30:55 (GMT) Looking forward to seeing you in Blacksburg, VA. on 2/23. A buddy of mine (Tim) and I (Adam) are driving 5 hours from Rockville, MD to see you with the new Lonesome River Band. Best Wishes Always. Adam Greene <greeneadam@yahoo.com> Rockville, MD - Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 23:54:28 (GMT) Hey Tony, looking forward to seeing you break it down in Blacksburg on Saturday night. A bunch of your big fans are gonna be there! JB Appo., VA - Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 16:33:58 (GMT) Just found this site. I thinkTony Rice is the greatest acoustic flat picker of our time (bet you've heard that before) Terry Fraser <terryf@rogers.com> Brantford, ON - Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 01:35:27 (GMT) Hey T. glad you are returning home to Fla. missed you and the old bone.Got everything set up for the SPIRIT OF THE SUAWNEE just remember to play Shanandoah for wifes birthday.JF Johnathan Feather Citrus County, Fla. - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 10:11:13 (GMT) Hi Tony, Mark, Devon, Tamara, and I are coming to see you and Vasser at the Visulite on the second of March. Let's go fishing soon! Hope you are doing good; look forward to seeing you. Sid Sid & Tamara Collins <collinshome@yadtel.net> Hamptonville, NC - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 03:08:49 (GMT) HI my name is Steven Rose I live in ky I play the guitar my dad plays to he is very good he's got a D-18 you have one to? but he likes that song D-18 will if its not to moch trouble i was wondering if you would tell me what you do to pick that song? thx? steven <SRose91886> pikeville, K.Y. - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 00:36:22 (GMT) Tony, We sure enjoy having you in the Sugar Shack and playing for us. Thanks again and please try to visit more often. Thanks again,,,,,,Sugar jane <jane2312@yahoo.com> cuba, il - Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 16:05:29 (GMT) Just one of many who sing your praises,Thanks for the books (TAB)What kind of strings do you use? I use D'Addario! Clayton Burrell <quiltbanjo@msn.com> Toney, AL - Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 04:02:40 (GMT) It sure is nice to see that you are touring again and that you will be in Florida. I e-mailed you before and your wife was kind enough to answer my inquiries. I will not be able to make your Spirit of the Suwannee gig as I am still in the Keys but how about checking into a place in Homestead called the Main Street Cafe. They showcase musicians of your caliber as well as there is a place down in Islamorada called Pelican Cove Resort that is showcasing singer-songwriters on Tuesday nights. You wife was interested in contacts in South Florida so here are two you can check into. Would love to hear you sing again and feel free to contact me back if you need assistance with contacts. Sincerely, joy:) Joy A. Burki-Watson <waydownuponjoy@netscape.net> Plantation Key, FL - Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 00:14:05 (GMT) Hey Tony Just wanted to say Hi and ask you a qustion.Did you get to see Dylan's concert this time around.Do you like Dylan still?I wish he'd call you up,and play with you at the Spirt Of Suwannee stage.We know that not gonna happen.His loss.Tony the wife & I Love your music so much,thank's for playing that guitar for us!!Peace & Love clovis Rick (clovis) Christ <rchrist1@tampabay.rr.com> Palm River, Fla. - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 20:52:52 (GMT) MANZANITA! Thank you from me and my girlfriend. Valentine's Day was truly the best, and this album made it. Thanks to Bela for recommending it in Tales #2. Nat TN - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 04:06:25 (GMT) your the greatest. kevin chilton <rockytyson@aol.com> lawrenceburg, ky - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 02:13:06 (GMT) HEY PAPA TONY, I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU AND MAMIE KNOW "I LOVE YOU!!!" Brittany Young <p_a_r_k_e_r@hotmail.com> Reidsville, nc - Friday, February 15, 2002 at 23:30:28 (GMT) wazzup matt phipps king, nc - Friday, February 15, 2002 at 19:13:04 (GMT) Hej! (hello in Swedish) I just love your music and your guitarplaying. You rock! I'm speechless... I dream of seeing you live in Sweden with Sam Bush, Ricky Skaggs, Norman Blake, and all the other great musicians you've been playing with. But since I've heard that you're no fan of flying, I guess I´m going to the states instead. But you'd better still be playing when I get the cash I need, or my life will be in vain. =) See you! Love you! God bless you! Raul Rhinehardt <raul@livewire.nu> Stockholm, sb - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 22:20:05 (GMT) After twenty years of listening to you, I still can't get over it - there's just simply no one on the planet who plays like Tony Rice. I love your music, Tony. Your music is a gift from God that touches the deepest part of my life. I listened to you on the day that my first child was born. I listened to you on the evening that I buried my mother. You've brought me such comfort. Your music has touched me and made me react with feelings that I didn't even know that I still had. I wish there was some way to say these things without sounding like, well, a cliche, or a groupie. I'm not normally prone to gushing...but...Thanks. You really have the most special gift. I appreciate all that you do and pray for God's blessing of peace and protection upon you in your journey. Mill Flora <millflora@aol.com> Wirtz , VA - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 04:55:33 (GMT) (With index finger over upper lip) "Say, Tony, lift up the hood on old Mousey and listen to them ponies." Best Wishes, Steve Swan Steve Swan <stevswan@mindspring.com> San Mateo, CA, CA - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 22:38:22 (GMT) Tony, Yer tha Man!!!! Thanks for all the inspiriration and unbelievably awesome music!!!!! Cant wait to hear ya again soon!!!!!! Andrew Crawford <drewworld1@yahoo.com> Atlanta, Ga - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 02:46:04 (GMT) Hello Tony and Pam! Hope you are doing well.I found the website and thought I'd say hello. Hope to see tou soon. Raymond Raymond Eaton - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 19:28:01 (GMT) Hello Tony and Pam! Haven't talked to you in a while but hope to soon. I hope everybody is doing fine. Take care. Raymond Eaton - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 19:20:26 (GMT) Hello Tony and Pam! Haven't talked to you in a while but hope to soon. I hope everybody is doing fine. Take care. Raymond Eaton - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 19:20:25 (GMT) Hello Tony and Pam! Haven't talked to you in a while but hope to soon. I hope everybody is doing fine. Take care. Raymond Eaton - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 19:20:25 (GMT) Any hope you'll be performing in the Cincinnati-Dayton Ohio Valley area in the near future?? LT <georgejmpd@yahoo.com> Middletown, Oh - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 14:06:26 (GMT) Happy belated birthday, Pam. I don't know how I missed it but, sure enough, here it is on my calendar. Ah, to be 29 again... Doc Roberts <bkrober@onr.com> Round Rock, TX - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 23:53:12 (GMT) any tour dates in ohio for 2002 ever consider the bluegrass festival in norwalk ohio or the coon hunters club near new london ohio? joseph balcerowski <3mutts@accnorwalk.com> milan, oh - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 00:49:38 (GMT) TONY I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF SEEING YOU PERFORM MANY TIMES IN VIRGINIA.I HAVE EVERY ALBUM YOU HAVE RELEASED AND STILL ENJOY EACH ONE.I ALSO PICK FLATTOP WITH A BLUEGRSSS BAND AND YOU HAVE BEEN MY BIGGEST INFLUENCE FOR OVER 20 YEARS I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU.YOU ARE THE BEST THERE IS. THANK YOU ;RICK BURFORD. RICK BURFORD - Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 14:53:49 (GMT) Hey Neighbors! I absolutely love your website...great format...great colors...and great subject of course! &:-) Sorry to be so late in checking it out. Look what I've missed...your birthday, Pam...AND PUPPIES!!! I'm so excited 'bout that...mind if I stop by to see them...and maybe hold them? I feel a new beginning taking place. Nothing like that happening on my side of the 'hood, but I'm getting psyched for Merlefest...can't wait. Hope to see all of you real soon...maybe tomorrow. Dee Dove <dove_dee@hotmail.com> Reidsville, NC - Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 03:59:03 (GMT) Tony you are the man and you will always be no matter who comes up playin all the licks, they aint got tonys soul....look forward to opening for you at rockingham high school again this year...and though you only live about 10 miles away....I still aint got the guts up to comeover and see you and pam yet, well if you ever need a mandolin player Im here all the time, talk to you later man Chris Harris <bowhunter192@hotmail.com> Eden , nc - Friday, February 08, 2002 at 23:38:54 (GMT) Hey Tony,Your'e the best man!I've been listening to you for several years and it doesn't get any better tan you.Keep tearing it up man.Can't wait to see you live agian. Jeff Ellis <bassman388@juno.com> Moneta, VA - Friday, February 08, 2002 at 23:06:03 (GMT) TONYS' PLAYING JUST BLOWS ME AWAY.IT'S AMAZING WHAT AN ACOUSTIC CAN SOUND LIKE IN THE RIGHT HANDS. LISTENING TO IT MAKES ME SMILE. I WAS ADDICTED TO CLARENCES' PLAYING AND TONYS PLAYING MORE THAN FILLS THAT VOID.HOPE YOU PLAY THE NEWPORT FOLK FEST AGAIN. THAT'S MY HOME TOWN AND I'LL BE THERE. THANKS FOR THE GENIUS PLAYING. charlie meehan <gibson53us@yahoo.com> middletown, ri - Friday, February 08, 2002 at 15:58:06 (GMT) TONYS' PLAYING JUST BLOWS ME AWAY.IT'S AMAZING WHAT AN ACOUSTIC CAN SOUND LIKE IN THE RIGHT HANDS. LISTENING TO IT MAKES ME SMILE. I WAS ADDICTED TO CLARENCES' PLAYING AND TONYS PLAYING MORE THAN FILLS THAT VOID.HOPE YOU PLAY THE NEWPORT FOLK FEST AGAIN. THAT'S MY HOME TOWN AND I'LL BE THERE. THANKS FOR THE GENIUS PLAYING. charlie meehan <gibson53us@yahoo.com> middletown, ri - Friday, February 08, 2002 at 15:56:46 (GMT) All the inspiration a country boy needs, kinda hard to get this d-28v to sound like yours though,(funny). take care, hope to see you at graves mt. VA. again soon. christopher g hart richmond, ky - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 15:27:26 (GMT) I don't know why it took me so long to look for this site, but I'm glad I finally found it! Just wanted to say "thanks Tony". You've been an inspiration to me for a long time; once I heard Backwaters, I knew I wasn't crazy! I've tried to follow your advice (from an article in Frets years ago), to "play what you hear in your head." Thanks again (and Unit of Measure is terrific). Rudy Pyatt <rpyatt3675@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY - Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 06:42:20 (GMT) tony: nyc is the perfect place for someone relatively unheard of here to come around and blow the hearts out of chests and then take off into the night, not to be seen again until the next time. You are that person. When's the next visit? ben rosenberg <brosenbe@wes.org> new york, ny - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 16:21:40 (GMT) Tony Rice has my vote for all-time greatest flat picker. I have listened to him for 30 years and am always impressed. I live in Lexington, NC not far from Tony on a 65 acre secluded farm with a 150 year old log cabin we use for a guest house. Tony has an open invitation to come and stay and write music or just get away for awhile. Tim Ragan <tragan@lexcominc.net> Lexington, NC - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 14:41:46 (GMT) Tony you got to come to Canada and play that guitar for us. Thanks for all the licks you have ever played!Keep on picking! jason <jay73bird2002@yahoo.ca.> kitchener, ont. - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 07:54:55 (GMT) Tony, my dear old friend - Finally was able to find this site and have been enjoying checking it out. I want to tell you how much I enjoyed hearing you at IBMA - thanks to you and the lovely Pam for your gracious hospitality. I hope to get to know Pam better one of these days; she is a fascinating lady. I hear the "Running Wild" CD is very wonderful (why does that not surprise me?) and plan to get it ASAP. I hope you get back up here to NYS before too long - it would be a ray of sunshine for us!! Take care of yourself, please, and stay healthy. Miss you a lot - Carol Rumpf Carol Rumpf <sassygrass@worldnet.att.net> Lake Luzerne, NY - Monday, February 04, 2002 at 18:09:22 (GMT) you might know my grandma and grandpa....inez and charles calton Grant Calton Chambers <grant_chambers@msn.com> branson, mo - Monday, February 04, 2002 at 00:09:51 (GMT) Tony, I have followed your illustrious musical career for some time, and I truly admire your talent, musianship, and your approach to the acoustic guitar!! You are my mentor!! I just want you to know that you are constantly amazing me on the instrument, and I am constantly being challenged by you to strive to be a better player, and learn to understand my guitar! Thank You for your entertaining quality!!! Keep up the phenominal artistry!! Donnie Gleaves Donnie Gleaves <Guita36458@aol.com> Hobbs, NM - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 19:55:03 (GMT) I have fallen in love with the song "Talk About Suffering." I have looked for the sheet music for it everywhere and can't find it. Do you know where I could get a copy? Brady Lum <jbradylum@aol.com> New York, NY - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 12:25:42 (GMT) With you and JD. I talked to JD this summer and asked about you. We had a good visit. See you later old friend. Kevin Kevin Coll <kcoll@dot.state.wv.us> Tornado, WV - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 01:18:58 (GMT) Hey Tony, How have you been. I havent seen or talked to you since Frontier Ranch 1986. Hope to see you sometime this summer and maybe we can pick one again like we did when I came to the Holiday Inn in Lex. With y Kevin Coll <kcoll@dot.wv.state.us> Tornado, WV - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 01:15:55 (GMT) Hey, Ilove your styles of playing the guitar. Me and my dad play the guitar and we love your style. I am 11 years old and I can flatpick about 6 of your songs. Your the best!! Aaron Ball <beballboy42> Warren, Mi - Friday, February 01, 2002 at 18:18:09 (GMT) Dear Tony, I first started playing guitar when I was 10 years old. An older kid named Danny Lilly from Franklin County, VA. played bluegrass and introduced me to that wonderful world. Over the years I have studied acoustic and electric styles, and pedal steel guitar. Gospel, Bluegrass, rock, pop, jazz. I love them all and I played professionally for six years. I just purchased your lastest CD and have really enjoyed listening to where you have taken the music. What has been the most fun is listening to traditional sounds with your special gift to them. Thank you for sharing your great talent with all of us. See you in Blackburg in February. I am bringing the whole family. All the best. Maybe you would sign my Martin D-28. Jeff <JMotivator@aol.com> Roanoke, VA - Friday, February 01, 2002 at 03:07:34 (GMT) Dear Tony, I first started playing guitar when I was 10 years old. An older kid named Danny Lilly from Franklin County, VA. played bluegrass and introduced me to that wonderful world. Over the years I have studied acoustic and electric styles, and pedal steel guitar. I played professionally for six years. I just purchased your lastest CD and have really enjoyed listening to where you have taken the music. Thank you for sharing your great talent with all of us. See you in Blackburg in February. I am bringing the whole family. All the best. Jeff <JMotivator@aol.com> Roanoke, VA - Friday, February 01, 2002 at 02:59:51 (GMT) Congratulations to all the four-legged and two-legged members of the Rice Family! WOW! What a big litter! May these puppies bring you all much joy, laughter, and happiness... and not one minute more of poodle-related anxiety! Warmest aloha, Caroline Caroline Wright <c@wrightforyou.com> Wahiawa, HI - Friday, February 01, 2002 at 01:43:11 (GMT) Mr.& Mrs. Tony Rice, are proud to announce the Birth* of 8 healthy standard poodle babies. Born from 6:30am til 6:00pm today, 01-31-02. Mother Xo`i, is fine...2 little girls, 6 big boys....You can see pic. of Xo`i and me in photo gallery. My cousin, Jewell Penn, purchased the father, Sir Foldger de "Decca", 3 years ago for the sole purpose of continuing our "FAMILY BLOODLINE". This latest addition brings our house total to 10 Standard Poodles & 4 Cockatiels. ^^^^T.Bone (photos of new arrivals coming soon to a photo gallery near you) Mr and Mrs. Tony Rice^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^, N.C. - Friday, February 01, 2002 at 01:01:36 (GMT) Hey Tony, Congratulations to you and Zoey(sp?)with the new five. Long time(25ys)appreciator of your music. Love playin' my '90 Cruz TR. It gets better sounding every day. Please consider coming back to this area(So. East PA)soon. Our whole family enjoys listening to your music. thanks and take care, WBB Walter Bercaw <bjinc@kennett.net> New London, PA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 18:49:29 (GMT) Hi Tony Have a good time with your UREI 811's... Everett Watts <ewatts@harman.com> Northridge, CA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 00:17:06 (GMT) You are the greatest, Tony! scott joyner Roanoke Rapids, NC - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 20:18:02 (GMT) Does anybody know who's playing with TR at the Grey Eagle in Asheville? Not like it matters...I'll be there no matter what. Thanks, WC Will Clark <wclark79@att.net> McLeansville, NC - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 00:15:04 (GMT) Please have a look at our site's www.newhousestrings.de <www.newhousestrings.de> Bavaria, - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 20:51:12 (GMT) Hello Friends of Tony Rice! If you far away from home but near to the bavarian forrest, germany, look forward to the New House Strings. We can't play like Tony, but we make the best american music in lower bavarian ;-) Charles-Henry Stonebiter <newhousestrings@t-online.de> Bavaria, - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 20:46:13 (GMT) mang! havent seen u in a while miss you and pam alot hope to see you in charlotte! clay jones <claydjones@yahoo.com> charlotte, nc - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 18:33:31 (GMT) Just wanted to say that your playing and vocals have moved me for a number of years. Music has always been a really big part of my life. Like many of your fans, I have spent countless hours studying your music along with other artists that I admire. So...keep it up! Cant wait to see you perform in Willksboro this year. Adios bro. Carlos Gutierrez <euscegu@home.com> Nashville, TN - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 02:21:12 (GMT) Mr. Rice I had never heard your music until a friend of mine that played mandolin with Wyatt gave me some cds of yours. I am only 19 years old and I have just started playing banjo. I just wanted to tell you that even though you don't play banjo your music has touched me and inspired me to play. I would like to thank you for making the music that you have made. I will never forget seeing you at Brushy Mountain Jamboree 2001 with Larry Keel. That was the best show of my life. I am currently going to school in wyoming but I am comming back this fall to study music at appalachin state. Can't wait to see you again. thanks Kyle Buchanan <Banjo@uwyo.edu> Rutherfordton/Laramie, NC/WY - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 21:33:00 (GMT) Love your picked Dave Simmons <DAPABETHNAHEBE@AOL.COM> idaho Falls, Id - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 20:51:12 (GMT) I'd surely like to know if you're coming to Chicago. Any plans in the near future? I know a lot of people who'd love to listen to your music. Regards, SZB Steve Ballen <thinkideas@aol.com> Lake Bluff, IL - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 17:30:05 (GMT) Hi, Tony. More than 3 years ago, I visited LA and bought Santacruz Tony Rice Model. Afther that, I start to play the guitar again. Though I'm already 42 years old, I am trying to brush up my guitar-Tech and I'm enjoying it very much. If you have the plan to visit Japan for tour, I will be there of course. Thanks. Yutaka Kawasaki <y-kawa@na.ejnet.ne.jp> Yokohama City, Kanagawa - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 10:58:09 (GMT) TONY UR THE LEGEND!!!! SINCE DJANGO REINHART AND CLARANCE WHITE!!!:) lENNIE:) Lennie Centers <na_na425@yahoo.com> campton, ky - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 03:32:49 (GMT) Hey Tony, I would also like to mention that there is a new recording studio in Greensboro. It's called Orangutan Productions and the number is 336-454-8348. Ask for John. I'm sure he would love to give you a tour. Peace, Cyndi Cyndi Smith <cynstudios@yahoo.com> Chapel Hill, NC - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 00:37:18 (GMT) Hello Mr. Rice!! At the risk of sounding like a nutcase, I'd like to tell you that after 8/9/95, I honestly thought that I would never find any music that would touch me again. Then I heard you play at Martinsville High School 10/5/95! I have followed you over the years since, lucky enough to see the show with David Grisman at the Acoustic Stage in Hickory, NC in 97, every merlefest since 96, and even was lucky enough to get you to autograph a picture for me at Wintergrass in 99 that I took of you and Grisman! (later got him to sign it too!) I'm glad you missed the Bluegrass Classic in Ohio in 97 (I think)... the tornado was NOT fun! You would have hated it! :) Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for your music! and keeping music alive for me. Take care, and hope to hear you soon!! Peace, Cyndi Cyndi Smith <cynstudios@yahoo.com> Chapel Hill, NC - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 00:24:00 (GMT) Hello Tony: The "Running Wild" CD Review of RRH&P by Derek Halsey is online now at www.gritz.net as well as the RRH&P Web site on MSN. Herb, Chris and Larry have read it and responded favorably. The only one who hasn't read it is you. We all love "Running Wild." We are working day and night to see that everyone else who visits our site will love it also. The Red Carpet Welcome Gang at RRH&P on MSN. Just click on my name to take a "peek" at the RRH&P link or the www.gritz.net link. We all hope you will like it, especially Derek. Everyone is welcome to join as a member for free. Just click on in to our link. We will be right there to make you feel at home. Thanks, Cj1. Carol Jeffrey <Cj1_4stars_trlrchhp@hotmail.com> Ashland, KY - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 08:14:07 (GMT) Tony, If I die tonight, seeing and hearing you perform at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, West Virginia, put the icing on the cake for me. I appreciate you takin' the time to talk to us old rednecks after the show. The pictures my wife took of you and me turned out great. You are my hero, Hoss!! I had to sell my Martin D-16 a few months back, bills to pay and groceries to buy. When me and the Mrs. get back on our feet, I'm gonna try to get another D-16, or D-18. I did get to play one of your signature series Santa Cruz' a while back, in a music store. If the good Lord's willin', maybe I'll own one of those someday. I am a disabled veteran and I sit around the house a lot listenin' to your fine cd's. Just got the new RRH&P as a birthday gift from a pickin' buddy for my birthday on Jan. 8th. Sorry I rambled on. Just want you to know how much enjoyment and inspiration you have given me through the years!! Take care and God Bless you and yours. Tom Burns <hillbillyhound@hotmail.com> Cornstalk, WV - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 06:30:06 (GMT) Thanks for all the great Bluegrass (& more) over the years Tony. Your music is second to none. Wes Southerland <wesouth@hotmail.com> Eastman, GA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 03:43:53 (GMT) Hey everybody, Tony is set to play at the Lyric Theatre with the Lonesome River Band on Feb. 23rd. It's in Blacksburg, VA.....check out www.thelyric.com Why doesn't someone with this website help out ole Tony and update the Tour Dates section?? John May Lynchburg, VA - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 19:11:33 (GMT) Tony, I just read Doc Roberts post on this guest book on Jan. 3 He mentioned something about you liked to fish. Well anytime your in the DFW area and want to wet a hook, Email me! Lake Fork (the Bass Capital of the USA) is my regular huants. Just hooked a 13.62 last summer. 5's to 10's are regular. Anytime your ready just let me know. We do have a mutual friends, the Sid and Sue from Arlington. Jeff Wilkerson <jdfacedown@aol.com> Dallas, Tx - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 17:53:50 (GMT) Great site. karukman735 - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 14:37:38 (GMT) Hey, all! I just saw where Tony's scheduled a show in Greenville, SC on Feb. 28 at a place called Gottrocks. Does anyone know where this place is in Greenville? Dat Girl - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 14:37:01 (GMT) Hey Mr. Rice. Do you ever have problems with that brown haired frog that is known as Thunderbeing? Just kidding T. Have you guys ever been featured on the OUTDOOR CHANNEL when they showcase bluegrass performers? Have a good day and Peace To All. Chahta Chito <Talianumpa@hotmail.com> OK - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 13:09:28 (GMT) i don"t think tony will ever see this but i"m his biggest fan bar nun! & can prove it!! good luck tony u know u r loved! daniel r. wilson,sr. <rock_a_doodle2001@yahoo.com> parkhill"s , mo - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 21:26:05 (GMT) Hi, Tony. We were wondering if you would be playing at the high school in Reidsville, NC again this year? If this is on your schedule, could you give us the date? We saw you last year there and thoroughly enjoyed it! If you are playing, we will be there! Take care! Wendi & Chris Chris and Wendi Howell <cnwhowell@mindspring.com> Holly Springs, NC - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 22:38:18 (GMT) HI! I HAVE BEEN PLAYING A D-28V(A NEW MODEL MARTIN) FOR A YEAR AND A HALF NOW AND HAVE LOOKED UP TO YOU AS A ROLE MODEL.MY GUITAR TEACHER IS G.C MATLOCK AND HE SAYS THAT YOU AND HIM ARE VERY GOOD FRIENDS.I AM GOING TO GET ONE OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL MODEL SANTA CRUZES.I HAVE ALMOST ALL OF YOR RECORDS AND LOVE THEM ALL.(ACCEPT FOR THE ALBUM YOU MADE THAT IS CALLED THE PIZZA TAPES , BUT I LOVE THE REST OF THEM!)MY NAME AGAIN IS TREY HENSLEY.I AM 11 YEARS OLD.I HAVE PICKED ALMOST EVERYWHERE AROUND THE TENNESEE,VIRGINIA,AND NORH CAROLINA AREAS AND I AM SCHEULLED FOR THE GRAND OLE OPRY THIS MONTH.PLEASE WRITE ME BACK.THANK YOU TONY!! ( BY THE WAY I LOVE THE SONG!!) GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!! TREY Trey Hensley <TREYAHENSLEY@AOL.COM> Jonesborough, Tn - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 16:40:15 (GMT) HI! I HAVE BEEN PLAYING A D -28V(A NEW MODEL MARTIN) FOR A YEAR AND A HALF NOW AND HAVE LOOKED UP TO YOU AS A ROLE MODEL.MY GUITAR TEACHER IS G.C MATLOCK AND HE SAYS THAT YOU AND HIM ARE VERY GOOD FRIENDS.I AM GOING TO GET ONE OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL MODEL SANTA CRUZES.I HAVE ALMOST ALL OF YOR RECORDS AND LOVE THEM ALL.(ACCEPT FOR THE ALBUM YOU MADE THAT IS CALLED THE PIZZA TAPES , BUT I LOVE THE REST OF THEM!)MY NAME AGAIN IS TREY HENSLEY.I AM 11 YEARS OLD.I HAVE PICKED ALMOST EVERYWHERE AROUND THE TENNESEE,VIRGINIA,AND NORH CAROLINA AREAS AND I AM SCHEULLED FOR THE GRAND OLE OPRY THIS MONTH.PLEASE WRITE ME BACK.THANK YOU TONY!! ( BY THE WAY I LOVE THE SONG!!) GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!! TREY Trey Hensley <TREYAHENSLEY@AOL.COM> Jonesborough, Tn - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 16:39:26 (GMT) i would just like to say thank you for all the music. it doesn,t matter where i find myself i can always pick up a tony cd to fit the mood. i am 38 years old and just learning to play,thanks to tony.if i ever learn to play just one song "manzanita" i'll be happy.so thank you tony for giving me the inspiration. mgn marty noble <kycatfan32@aol> - Friday, January 18, 2002 at 15:46:00 (GMT) To the webmaster: An updated tour schedule, if available, would prove helpful! Shannon <smartin@jacarolinas.org> Charlotte, NC - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 20:53:27 (GMT) I love seeing Tony play live. When is he going to play up in the Boston Massachusetts area? I havn't gotten to hear him live since moving from North Carolina. Alex Rivers <arvrs@aol.com> Boston, MA - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 17:26:18 (GMT) Tony, What kind of stuff is going to be on the instructional video? We're all excited... Ginseng Sullivan - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 02:01:38 (GMT) I'm a 21 year old senior at EKU. I never really got into bluegrass until I started listening to Mr. Rice. I had been primarily an electric player but now I want to concentrate on learning the art of flatpicking. Thanks for introducing me to this great form of bluegrass music. Vince McKeehan <vhm506@hotmail.com> Berea, KY - Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 14:40:51 (GMT) I want to explain something about myself that Mr.Rice has probably heard a number of times.I am a 21 year old bluegrass musician from Heflin AL,and havent been but for only a year.Hell, I havent even bought a Martin yet, but my life completely changed when I was introduced to Mr.Rices music. It has made me a more confident and serious musician and person. I have no requests,and any reply is much wanted,but not to burdened with. I just want to thank Mr.Rice for helping me, as a person and a musician, weather he will ever know it or not.Thanks again,and Bluegrass Forever(lol) Jacob Durham...... Jacob Durham <svt380hp@aol.com> Heflin, AL - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 04:44:37 (GMT) i just wanna say that tony's music is some of the most sophisticated music in american history, it breaks down all barriers and touches the soul! simply beautiful whether he's quick picking or singin slow gospel! "talk about suffering" is just amazing! joe wilkinson <joewilk69@hotmail.com> nyc, ny - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 18:24:14 (GMT) Tony is an inspiration to me. I've seen him and met him in Gettysburg,PA at the festival in'99 and he even signed a guitar for me. A truly great musician and humble individual. Randy Tuggle <randytuggle@msn.com> Frederick, MD - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 18:16:28 (GMT) Saw you in Mpls. in Dec. and loved the jazz sets. My fiancewas disappointed that you couldn't sing, as was I. Hope that you are geting better and hope to see you in MN again soon. Do you have any plans for another CD with John Carlini? By the way, I bought a Santa Cruz TR signature guitar, SWEET! Your biggest fan in MN, Joe Hardin joe hardin <hardin.joseph@mayo.edu> rochester, mn - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 16:02:27 (GMT) Hello Tony, I would just like to say I'm a major fan and I've enjoyed your music since the first time I've heard it. I'm in the Marine Corps. and I'm getting ready to be deployed and hopefully your CD's will keep me sane and maybe wishin I was back home in WV on the porch pickin.(haha)Keep rockin brother. Chad Belcher <chaddyb2@post.com> Havelock, NC - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 04:17:06 (GMT) Tony Rice is one of the best.I hope to see him come to Upstate NY for a show. Thanks for the great music. Tim Lavin <tlavkat@hotmail.com> Tonawanda , NY - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 02:05:56 (GMT) Hello Tony, My family have been fans of yours forever. I was looking on my uncle's (jerry Douglas) favprote link page and it led me to yours. I was very interested in your webpage. Me and my family have watched you at Merlefest every summer for the past 5 years. It must feel amazing to be able to do what you can do on stage in front of thousand/millions. You are a great musician!!!!! Yours truely, Britney McEvers Britney McEvers <Brattyme84@hotmail.com> Sutton, WV - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 22:00:45 (GMT) I am currently in the Coast Guard out here in Washington State. I am originally from around Grandfather Mtn. in North Carolina and am a huge fan. I really miss all of the festivals and seeing Tony play. I hope he has Wintergrass on his schedule in Tacoma on Feb. 21-24. I'll never forget how blown away I was seeing Tony play the first time at The Down Home in Johnson City, Tenn a long time ago. The last time I saw him play was in Petaluma, CA with Peter Rowan in '98. I took a couple of my friends to that show and they were in awe. It was cool because I got to talk to Tony after the show. Super Guy and the best flatpicker ever. Keep Rockin Tony. Joshua Hughes <jhughes9955@yahoo.com> Port Angeles, WA - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 20:32:10 (GMT) huge fan of yours Ryan hutchens <beagleslucky@yahoo.com> yadkinville, nc - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 15:00:05 (GMT) Happy New Year, Hey Tony, when ya' come back to Lexington would ya' bring Vassar & Sam and maybe bela or scott v. and cowan. Just a selfish thought. you could come back by yourself with a plastic sears & roebuc guitar and i'd still come and see ya' Happy Friday Randy Randy Brewer <rbrewer24@hotmail.com> Lexington, ky - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 14:16:14 (GMT) Tony: Met you at Best buy in Greensboro over the holidays ( blond Ky. gal) I was suprised to see you..I have heard so many wonderful things about you from our shared and dear friend John Cowan.I talked to him later that night and he once again, at the mention of your name began to sing your praises and speak so fondly of you. (You have a real buddy there that loves you.) Anyhow...I hope you are feeling better and arrested that nasty cold you had. It was nice to meet you and I do hope to see you again. Sincerely, Pamela Pamela <Raingheryl@aol.com> Lexington, NC - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 00:13:32 (GMT) Branson (The live Music Capital of USA) needs "Acoustic Music" like Tony plays & sings. Please come to Branson & perform your great music. Paul E. Smith <guitarsbypes@aol.com> Branson, MO - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 14:15:23 (GMT) Tonester, I've seen you a dozen times or so. I want to thank you for always spending time after the show to meet and greet with folks and for the boatload great music that you put out. I'm sure you remember the final Frontier Ranch show? I sure do. If that had to be the end of it, what a way to go! Take care, Dave Dave Paxson <dpaxson@wcom.net> columbus, oh - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 04:22:38 (GMT) Nice to see the site is finally up. It would be interesting to see a story on the oddesey of "The D-28" on this site. Caught "The Unit" at the Birchmere show while on business in DC. What a nice treat to see Dan and Tony working together. How do I sign up for that Mando workshop ?? ;-) Anyone know how to get a hold of sheet music for some of the Mar West, Still Inside and Acoustics releases ?? Mike Sumichrast <mike.sumichrast@wcom.com> Colorado Springs, CO - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 19:36:47 (GMT) I have been playing acoustic guitar almost 2 years now, and I really like the Gordon Lightfoot tribute! Bobby Shepherd <bvshep@hotmail.com> Huntington, ar - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 08:09:59 (GMT) Long-time Gordon Lightfoot fan... Brother has that album. Bought 2 of Tony's cd's & love 'em! Also long-time bluegrass fan. really enjoy his voice & guitar. Want to watch for any left-coast shows in SF Bay area in 2002. Bill Thielman <bill.thielman@att.net> San Jose, CA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 03:00:17 (GMT) tony u are the most powerful influence on me in your music im 17 years old been playing guitar for 2 years now and im left handed but i just play a regular right handed guitar everyone told me it was practically impossible but when i first started out i ordered your homespun tape a intimate lesson with tony rice and i kept playing along with it till i finally mastered those songs on it and ive just been learning new stuff from all your cds ive learned to play by ear which lets me listen to your playing and get a idea of what your doing its really tough to figure out and i surely cant figure out what your doing when your playing at 120 miles an hour haha. I see in one of your messages your gonna make a new homespun tape thatll be great cant wait till it comes out ill see what i can learn with it well tony keep picking buddy Dave Gussler <davegussler@yahoo.com> warfield, ky - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 20:56:48 (GMT) A message for all RRH&P fans who have written and said they cannot find my new Official MSN Web site address for RRH&P. It's very simple, all you have to do is click the link under my name on this or any other Web site when you are 'surfing the net' to add to your favorites; also if you click the line under the email address or the person's name who signed-in, the line-link will either take you directly to the site address or the email address will open in your default email window. But, I promised "Doc Roberts" I would list the new addy in full view for all to see. First, I'd also like to say Happy Birthday to lovely and so very beautiful Pamela Rice, brother Wyatt Rice, and, of course the Master, Earl Scruggs. RRH&P Official MSN Web site address is: http://communities.msn.com/RiceRiceHillmanPederson and now that you all know, come on over and join. Help us put RRH&P on MSN as the Number One Country-Bluegrass Community. After all, we're talking about four living legends here and their friends. Carol Jeffrey RRH&P Site Manager. cj4lrtrchhp@hotmail.com and add us to your MSN IM using my mailing address especially for RRH&P. Or if you prefer Yahoo IM add awriter4hire@yahoo.com and "T" ... I'll be expecting an advance copy of your new Homespun Video for Preview and Review. "Cj1." God bless you and your wonderful soulmate^^^^^Pamela aka Mrs. Tony Rice. Carol Jeffrey ~Bluegrass Photojournalist <cj4lrtrchhp@hotmail.com> Ashland, KY - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 09:42:37 (GMT) Rice Man, It is good to see you have a website, I didn't know you had one until now, I'll added you a link from our New Reflections site. I was talking to Milton Harkey today about you, I told him I hadn’t seen you in a while. I was told a while back by someone that they thought you know my dad Pee Wee Davis and My Uncle Hubert Davis, I just thought I would see for myself, I had never thought to ask you about it before. Anyway keep up the great pickin buddy and tell Wyatt I said hello JD Jeff Davis <jeff@newreflectionsband.com> Marion, NC - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 02:46:15 (GMT) Happy Birthday to Pamela from the staff of SpaceGrass Productions -- hoping you the best in the upcoming year and for many years to come. Peace and God bless. Steve & Kathi Fox <foxmoogie@aol.com> Reidsville, NC - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 01:42:53 (GMT) Mr. Rice, I just want to thank you. You are the reason I've been playing bluegrass for the past 11 years and you cannot realize what an inspiration you have been to me. I cut my bluegrass teeth on the Bluegrass Album Band stuff and it's still some of the most played music in my cd player. Thanks again for what you do! By the way, I'm looking forward to your new instructional video! Take care and God bless, Jarrod Harris Jarrod Harris <jrharris@datasync.com> Picayune, MS - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 01:16:49 (GMT) January 6th.........I would like to say, Happy Birthday to 3, special people in my life today. My precious wife Pamela, my talented younger brother Wyatt, and my dear friend of many years Earl Scruggs. All born on this day...................... To all my fans, I say hello, and assure you I do read every post................At this time, I am leaving to join my friend Happy Traum, and begin filming my new instructional video, for Homespun Tapes..........Love and My Best Wishes To All.^^^^T.Bone Tony Rice - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 22:40:43 (GMT) Mr. Rice- I passed you on Cone Blvd in Greensboro yesterday. (nice ride!) I was going to honk and hold up one of your CD cases like some kinda freak or something, but I was in the wife's car and had no GOOD discs with me. So I acted like a mature human being instead. I hope you weren't playing in Greensboro yesterday, because I'm PO'd if I missed out on it. Best wishes, WC Will Clark <wclark79@att.net> McLeansville, NC - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 17:48:00 (GMT) Hey Ya'll I think the website is real nice. Thank you for playing so much Mr. Rice. I can't hardly talk to anyone about guitar picking without hearing how you did a version of that at this festival or on that album. I tell you what, that's a real feat. Thats it I guess. Have a good New Year. Mackerel McGee mackerel McGee <hotcorncoldcorn@hotmail.com> Swannanoa, NC - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 18:57:45 (GMT) What is Tony's favorite guitar? Joyce Crutchfield <crutch55@bellsouth.net> Reidsville, NC - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 19:50:17 (GMT) To Tony and all Tony Rice Fans: The New Web site that I have been working on for RRH&P is now open for membership, but still a 'newbie.' I have posted the photos Larry (Rice) sent of RRH&P, Never Published Tony Rice and The Tony Rice Unit photos, a Welcome Home link, links to most of your friends in the 'biz' such as Vassar Clements, Sam Bush, Rickie Simpkins, Wyatt Rice, etc. I have also added an Ask Sue & Sue link to answer questions for the band, we'll post Tour Venue Schedules as soon as we get an update. This will be a place where fans can come and join free, keep up with the latest from RRH&P, plus all members are welcome to post messages, make their own personal photo albums, and upload photos from our Pictures Album. The band RRH&P deserves a site like this where fans can come together and chat at Chatter Matters and not worry about anyone making any unwanted comments. RRH&P is a NO NONSENSE FAMILY SITE and it's going so well, your friend John McEuen is going to help us any way he can. We also have a Tribute to your friend John Hartford by Dekek Halsey, and a John Hartford photo album. I hope you and your fans will like it. I have a new Co-manager who added the opening page with you favorite color, but we're waiting to see what you and the band will want as a Welcome Message. So, even though it's a 'newbie' our hearts are in it and we have set a goal to make RRH&P the Number One MSN Country-Bluegrass Site on the MSN Music Entertainment Chart. We know we can do it because RRH&P is going to start "Running Wild." Carol Sue and Fiddlin' Sue ~ Website Managers for Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pederson. Carol Jeffrey ~ Bluegrass Writer <cj4lrtrchhp@hotmail.com> Ashland, KY - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 11:14:05 (GMT) I understand that Tony likes to fish. I'm wondering (outloud) if he fly-fishes or uses the more conventional methods (bait cast or spinning)? Apparently I've lost my train of thought somewhere vis-a-vis guitar playing but what the heck! Doc Roberts <bkrober@onr.com> Round Rock, TX - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 03:59:00 (GMT) Ive started playing acoustic about a year ago after i heard bryan suttons " ready to go". Never heard bluegrass before. Later i found tony rice and i think its some of the most original playing ive ever heard considering that bluegrass is so full of licks and clichés. Ive been listening to the sound and how the individual notes stand out. I know your guitar and playing helps this alot but id like to what you use to amplify and qualize your guitar. Do you use any pedals? Stay cool! Rune (does tony read/reply on these questions, anyone?) Rune Jensen <runefarmer@hotmail.com> Copenhagen, - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 00:40:08 (GMT) originaly from worthington kentucky,been listening to you since the early 80s, thanks for thr great licks.formally in a bluegrass band in michigan named, twenty three (23). dean worthington <hd28martin@yahoo.com> dowagiac, mi - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 18:30:42 (GMT)