These are the guestbook entries for January - March 2007.

Did Mr. Rice's injury come by falling off his horse? Please somebody tell me so all of us left handers can get an answer. I love it when Tony comes in there sideways on a solo, it makes my heart skip two beats. Chow Danny Thacker Flatwoods, KY - Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 09:48:27 (EDT) I'm praying you have a complete and speedy recovery from your back injury. Steve Johnson Herndon, VA - Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 11:48:06 (EDT) we are listening to Quartet right now on WNCW and it is soooo goood! kent brevard, NC - Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 21:14:31 (EDT) Been a long road,Tony.Some bumps but,in the main,smooth riding.Ever since Clarence was taken away from us by a drunk,you have filled his shoes and then some.I've read the guest book.Everyone says you are the greatest flatpicker in the world.They got that dead bang on.When you chose to play and sing pure bluegrass(ie..Molly and Tenbrooks..1981)There is no one on the planet better.Keep on truckin' bud.You're making a lot of people all over the world very happy..be well..Skip Skip Conover Minden, NV. - Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 05:39:18 (EDT) My Review of the Japanese mini LP CD of The Tony Rice Unit "Mar West" Available through Amazon.com The New Rolling Stone Record Guide Gave it Five Stars Yes, that pantheon of great musical taste (wink wink) gave this album 5 stars in a review from 1981, as it well should. "Mar West" is one of a quartet of great instrumental jazz recordings that Tony Rice made in the late 70's and early 80's and it's now finally available in its entirety on this Japanese import. All the songs on this album, sans "Mar East", are available on the Rounder Records compilation titled "Devlin". The sound of this import is noticeably better than Rounders compilation with a much greater spaciousness and acoustic timbre. This album marks a real milestone in Tony Rice's long and illustrious career both as guitar player and composer. 7 of the 8 songs are original Rice compositions with the only non-Rice song having been written by Miles Davis. This is essentially a "blowing" album with plenty of room given to the sidemen to solo and it demonstrates Rices's ability to pick the best musicians to help implement his musical vision. The supporting musicians are Richard Greene on violin, Sam Bush on Mandolin and Todd Phillips on Stand-up Bass. Floridian Mike Marshall also plays mandolin on two cuts without Sam Bush. This is essentially a quartet recording. The heads to the tunes are all very memorable (like all Rice compositions) and Tony sounds confident, positive, and absolutely riveting. Never one to showboat for showboatings sake, Mr. Rice rips your head off at 1:14 on "Is That So", and then almost brings a tear to the eye with the lovely and lillting "Whoa Baby, Every Day I Wake Up With the Blues". Rice's solo on the title song gives aspiring flatpickers a lesson in fast tremelo picking that would surely make Al DiMeola listen twice. In my, and many other peoples opinions, Tony Rice is the greatest and most influential guitar player bluegrass has ever produced. Not limited by the regular bluegrass form in any way, Tony Rice's guitar playing simply transcends catagorization. He is a virtuoso player seething with unparalleled feeling and emotion, and is also a superb interpreter of other peoples's material both instrumentally and vocally. Mr.Rice is an American treasure and deserves to be heard by everyone. If success was measured by actual talent in this country, Tony Rice would be one of the wealthiest musicians in any genre of music. Buy "Mar West", or any other recording by this phenomenal artist, and find out why. Walter J. Flint Yosemite National Park, CA - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 20:55:08 (EDT) Hey Could you help w/ the chords to St. James Hospital? mlorenz@paulkaza.com Thanks! Mike Lorenz Burlington, Vermont - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 15:54:55 (EDT) Hey Tony, Hope the back's doing better!! Getting geared-up for Springfest & it wouldn't be the same without you. Hope all's well & can't wait to see you on Saturday! Dave Winter Park, FL - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 12:34:09 (EDT) I heard the bad news about your back injury tonight from a friend of mine who plays for Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. I sure hope you are okay soon. I cannot imagine Peter Rowan going on without you right now. Nobody can fill your shoes!!!! Thanks for another outstanding CD, "Quartet." Please get well soon and I hope they do not have to do surgery. My wife has had four back surgeries and she has never been the same since. Take Care of Yourself. Richard Yermo, CA. Richard P. Allen Yermo, CA - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 01:12:31 (EDT) Get Well Soon Tony! Mike Lorenz Burlington, Vermont - Monday, March 19, 2007 at 15:36:41 (EDT) Tony, I am sorry about your severe back injury. Hope you feel better. Zeke Smukler Syracuse, NY - Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 20:20:34 (EDT) Dear Mr. Rice: I just want to tell you that I SO love the new album with Peter; it's exquisite!!!! Thanks for all your phenomenal picking, and I hope you get to feeling better SOON! You and Peter both roll with so many punches--I couldn't DO it! Love ya, Vicks (Peter's pesky "Mouse") Vickie Tampa, FL - Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 13:03:10 (EDT) You all like flat picking? Check out Joscho..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pjEQmHtb5g&mode=related&search= Mike Tampa, Fl - Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 23:52:33 (EDT) Tony you are awesome man.I hope your back gets feeling better cant wait to see you and union station at salem va may 18th thanks for being one othe biggest influences in my love for bluegrass. Robbie Pickett hillsville, va - Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 10:24:39 (EDT) Tony, Get well soon!!!!!!! Matt IL - Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 00:23:30 (EDT) I am very disappointed that for the second time in a year, I have purchased tickets to see Tony Rice and Peter Rowan at the Sellersville Theater, only to see Rice pull out of the show. I understand that things happen, however the right thing to do would be postpone the show to a later date...not force ticket buyers to go to a show without Rice. The theater gave me credit for another show, but I will never buy tickets to a Tony Rice concert again. Postpone shows and let us see what we paid for...don't substitute. Jim Samuel Upper Holland, PA - Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 13:59:34 (EDT) Hey Tony, Hope you get your BACK back in shape You are in my prayers. Scott Scott Patrick Christiansburg, va - Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 12:55:01 (EDT) So sad to see you won't be playing in NYC tonight. What is the nature of your injury-- if I might ask...get well soon. Joe NYC, NY - Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 10:54:31 (EDT) Hey Tony, I am a huge fan and in our school i am one of 3 Kids that listens to bluegrass music im hopefully going to see you and Peter at Ziggys and i would love for you to sign my guitar you are my influence Tony. And I appreiciate everything you do. Jesse Smathers eden , NC - Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 15:49:50 (EDT) Hey Tony, I am a huge fan and in our school i am one of 3 Kids that listens to bluegrass music im hopefully going to see you and Peter at Ziggys and i would love for you to sign my guitar you are my influence Tony. And I appreiciate everything you do. Jesse Smathers eden , NC - Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 15:49:49 (EDT) I found the Fretboard journel magazine at Borders this weekend. It is a great article, I had heard lots of different storys about"58957" and this article sets it straight, I really enjoyed reading it.....I also found the rest of the magazine interesting. Cant wait to see Tony with AKUS in D.C.!!! Daniel Haynesville, VA - Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 21:59:24 (EST) My friend Mike told me about the current issue of Fretboard Journal, which has a big photo spread and write-up on Tony and his incredible Herringbone. Great photos and fun reading. Highly recommended to all Tony fans. Steve Johnson Herndon, VA - Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 19:18:17 (EST) Hello Tony, I just drop by to tell you that there is no doubt that you the greatest guitar player of all time. Also that your a never ending inspiration to me and my guitar playing. Thanks, Dakota Dakota Mt. Vernon, KY - Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 12:16:55 (EST) You are my hero. If i emulate anyone it's you. I learned about you in North Carolina along time ago. You are the greatest guitar player in the world and I'll see you at the FOX theatre in Atlanta with Allison Krauss! Your Biggest Fan, Don Wiseman Don Cumming, Ga - Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 08:12:19 (EST) I'm waiting your tour in Europe.... Tom Pool, - Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 12:43:02 (EST) Tony: I have followed your Guitar playing ever since you was with J.D Crowe and The New South.I just have to say that you ARE the BEST Guitar in the WORLD and I am sure you have got comments like this before but you are the best and you will remain the best. Charles KY - Monday, March 05, 2007 at 23:13:50 (EST) I AM YOUR GREATEST FAN... YOU NEED TO EXPAND YOUR TOURING AREA TO MISSOURI.. BRIAN HUNLEY NEOSHO, MO - Monday, March 05, 2007 at 21:05:15 (EST) Just wondering about what you're thinking for your retrospective sets with AKUS? I would love to hear John Wilkes Booth, Been Gone So Long, St. James Hospital, Jerusalem Ridge, Temperance Reel, or maybe some of the Gram Parsons numbers you played with the Bluegrass Album Band, Devil in Disguise or A Hundred Years From Now . . .Can't wait to see ya in Wilkesboro! Crawford Santa Fe, NM - Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11:21:07 (EST) Thank you, Tony and Pam for your thoughts and prayers during our time of loss. May we sometime share the same stage, if not here, then on the other side. Love you both, Michael and Rae Michael Jeans Veneta, Or - Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 04:25:45 (EST) Tony, We'd love to have you up in Victoria, BC. You've got a lot of fans up here that can't wait for a visit. Thanks, ~ Steve Steve Victoria, BC - Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 20:47:54 (EST) You've got such a vast community of fans over here, Mr. Rice! Too bad we do not see much of you live on stage on the island - so I guess we'll have to go over there! Ryan Belfast, - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 07:46:16 (EST) Just recently "discovered" you via the Bluegrass Guitar Collection CD. Your rhythm playing on Birdland Breakdown is really swell (I just couldn't bring myself to say "awesome, dude"). Mike Walters Fort Worth, TX - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 10:11:43 (EST) Just wanted to say hello to Tony Rice and ley him know I'm a very big fan of his. He is the greatest flat picker I've ever seen and my favorite songs are: I'm not saying and of course Shadows. I've seen him twice in the St. Louis area and looking forward to him coming back again. Ron Bizzle St. Louis, Mo - Monday, February 19, 2007 at 13:09:20 (EST) I have been a fan of bluegrass music in general since 1975, and you have been my favorite artist all those years. Hope to get to your concert in Lincoln Co. this April as it will be a wish come true to finally see you perform at a live concert. Many thanks for years of listening pleasure. Scott Arrowood Huntington, WV - Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 11:23:22 (EST) Saw you and Peter Rowan in Concert tonight in Mocksville NC. All I can say is WOW what a performance. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.Thanks for a wonderful evening Hope to get to see you again. Jerry Jerry Blankenship Cleveland, NC - Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 22:27:59 (EST) It appears Bryn is now touring with Patty Griffin. Any hints on who will be playing bass on future "Quartet" gigs? I'm also eagerly awaiting the May show with AKUS at Constitution Hall in DC and hoping we see you again at the Birchmere prior to that. Be Well Rob Arlington, VA - Friday, February 16, 2007 at 22:40:53 (EST) We wish to send out our Deepest Sympathy and Respect to MICHAEL JEANS, and family for the loss of his father. Many of us know that pain brother, so we will keep you lifted up in our thoughts and prayers. Tony Rice and Family Turtle Island, - Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 20:53:41 (EST) UH....THANKS FOR ALL... MARTIN VIPAVA, SLO - Friday, February 09, 2007 at 17:47:03 (EST) Tony, although I've heard you at Magfest several times, I have just recently had the pleasure of hearing you through my home system. I am amazed at the calming effect your music has on me. I spend my days listening to you and working peacefully at home. Thank you, Tony. Thank you. Can't wait to hear you at Springfest in March, especially on Sunday afternoon. It will be lovely, as always, I'm sure! Rebecca Macon, GA - Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 23:19:49 (EST) My Dad is your biggest fan. We love to listen to you play and commonly fight over who gets to listen to your CD! Hope to see you here in Asheville, NC on the 18th! Ashley Wilson Asheville, NC - Monday, February 05, 2007 at 15:25:18 (EST) I've been listening to the new Tony Rice & Peter Rowan Quartet album for the last few days. It amazes me that so much music can come from a quartet of instruments and a trio of voices. Just when I think I've heard it all, Tony, once again, proves me wrong. I honestly don't believe there will be another that can come close to the tonal and dynamic ranges that Tony displays with his playing. I listen to, and love, all music. The acoustic side of it all has captured me most of all. Doc Watson, Clarence White, Bryan Sutton, Tim Stafford, Charles Sawtelle to name a few. No one can rival Tony's technique. When It's all said and done, Tony Rice will rank right there with Chet, Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, Scottie Moore.......etc God's Speed Tony, Keep up the good work Allen Allen Hughes Erwin, TN - Monday, February 05, 2007 at 13:17:14 (EST) Tony, congratulations on the new album, Quartet. It's the best! This should be at the top of everybody's "Must Have" list! You four are awesome and your smiles show you know exactly what you have produced together! Wow! Thanks...from the heart. Amanda Bauknight Riverbend, SC - Sunday, February 04, 2007 at 22:11:03 (EST) Hi Tony, I have been a fan for years.. Thank you for your great contribution to all styles guitar playing Dave Howard Berklee College of Music Boston Dave Howard stoneham, ma - Sunday, February 04, 2007 at 13:03:43 (EST) stella211@thaimail.org stella211@thaimail.org - Sunday, February 04, 2007 at 06:49:42 (EST) My Dad is flying to Chattanooga in April just to see Tony and take us along. Must be some good stuff ! Can't wait. Carolyn Small Jan. 2007 Carolyn Small Chattanooga, TN - Friday, February 02, 2007 at 14:19:55 (EST) Tony, I'm so excited you have a wesite where I can find where you're performing. Haven't seen you since I lived in Reidsville. Look forward to your concert in Cary on May 12th. Hope to get a chance to say hello again. psoward2005@yahoo.com Phillis Soward Benson, NC - Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 23:36:52 (EST) richaustralian@hotmail.com James Perth, WA - Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 06:17:21 (EST) fantastic James Anderson Perth, WA - Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 06:13:32 (EST) WOW, what an album you've put together there, Mr. Rice. You and Peter and Bryn and Sharon all have something to be truly proud of. I am absolutely blown away by the power and richness of the sound that you four have. Really, the best album I've bought in a long while. Well produced, too, really a nice mix. Congrats again and thank you! Crawford Santa Fe, NM - Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 00:48:06 (EST) Your music is good on the ears! I am appreciating the opportunity to listen to your music on Myspace and youtube. Becasue of that I am going out to purchase Acoustics and Manzanita. Thanks and take care now. Tigg Bethpage, TN - Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 23:29:24 (EST) I am floored by the new album. What a musical journey. Eric Waynesville, MO - Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 17:21:32 (EST) Tony! Another canadian request! Come play to us man! We love ya Mito Toronto, ON - Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 15:43:19 (EST) Can't wait till the concert in Chatanooga in April. We have seats right up front. Roy Roy Yeager TN - Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 01:20:15 (EST) TONY, We LOVE you up here in Canada man, but I dont think you've played here in a long time! Come on, man! Come up here and play for us, do it for Gordon Lightfoot! simon d. toronto, on - Friday, January 26, 2007 at 10:11:42 (EST) Tony,So excited about you concert with Allison Krauss. In just one day all the reserve seating was gone, but we were able to get lawn tickets. I am Rick Loftis' niece, Daryl Gwynn's sister. We met you at Uncle Ricky's house in 1996 or 1997. Have always been a huge fan. Looking forward to May 5 in Cary. Big Fans, Kenny & Darla Morton Darla Gwynn Morton Swansboro, NC - Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 18:13:56 (EST) We Have Tickets for your show in Atlanta with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Between the two of you it has to be one of the best concerts. Richard Macon, GA - Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 06:46:26 (EST) You, Peter, Sharon and Bryn were awesome at Rivercity! Can't wait to see you folks back here in the great Pacific NW. Old Timey Dave Olympia, WA - Friday, January 12, 2007 at 16:35:49 (EST) You played great with David Bromberg and his band last night. Having been a fan of Bromberg's for 30 years I was reallll impressed with the clarity of your playing, distinctness of notes, chords whatever. Thanks I enjoyed it. Peter Breunig walnut creek, ca - Friday, January 12, 2007 at 15:40:23 (EST) Thank you for "de-facing" my new guitar at the River City Bluegrass Festival! = ) Looking forward to MerleFest! Terri Bellport, NY - Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 18:18:52 (EST) Thanks Tony, i love Bluegrass!! www.minaret.cz Ctirad Stanek Pardubice, CZ - Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 14:08:39 (EST) Great site for a great guitarist! Hope you can come to Little Rock area in the near future! David Wollard Bryant, AR - Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 09:57:01 (EST) Another new year begins and I'm still listening to Tony Rice, the greatest Guitarist of All Time. Best wishes to Tony Rice and his family this New Year. MATT MI - Tuesday, January 09, 2007 at 18:36:18 (EST) I've been a huge Tony Rice fan for 20 years but finally saw you live at the River City Bluegrass Festival in Portland. My expectations were high but I was exceedingly impressed with the show. Truly excellent. My wife and I are traveling from Portland to see you play with Alison Krauss in Chattanooga in April - CANT'T WAIT! Thank you so much for your music - You are the best guitarist there has ever been! Steve Buckner Toledo, WA - Monday, January 08, 2007 at 00:37:23 (EST) This 38 year-old woman puts you at the top of her long list of favorites! Your guitar work and vocals never fail to close my mouth and open my ears. Thanks for sharing your gifts- I am grateful and always delighted! Shea Venhaus Longmont, CO - Sunday, January 07, 2007 at 23:18:08 (EST) Tony, your as good as it gets! Keep all them good jams a comin'! Emily Hash Whitetop, VA - Saturday, January 06, 2007 at 19:12:45 (EST) .....WE WANT TO WISH A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ZANE FAIRCHILD, ERLE SCRUGGS,WYATT RICE AND PAM RICE Tony Rice and family Turtle Island, - Saturday, January 06, 2007 at 00:15:04 (EST) I have been a fan of your's and Norman Blake's for 25 years. When are you coming down-under? When will you do another album with Blake? Love your playing and try to incorporate some of your approach (not so much licks) into my own. I treasure your Video collection in particular. Dave Diprose Melbourne, VIC - Thursday, January 04, 2007 at 21:25:52 (EST) HAPPY NEW YEAR TONY! I THINK THIS IS GONNA BE A GREAT YEAR FOR BLUEGRASS. DAVE PANCHOT ASHLAND, KY - Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at 14:02:40 (EST) Happy New Year Tony and Family!!! Christian and Laura Asheville, NC - Tuesday, January 02, 2007 at 14:14:00 (EST)