These are the guestbook entries for January - March 2008.

hi tony!!!! i was wondering if yal were going to put out a live dvd or cd of the tour with allison?? the best show i have ever seen. all of us here in louisville sure do miss you. wished you could do a show here with just you and your guitar. i seen you at the Phoenix Hill Tavern about 10 years ago, maybe there????? still your number one fan!!!! bye linda linda wolfe louisville, ky - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 13:04:45 (EDT) Tony, I have an idea for your next CD. Do an album with the Alabama Wild Man, Jerry Reed! I'd be your first buyer. I love the way he picks. My dad and I have been talkin' about how great ya'll two would be together. As much as I love Jerry Reed though, your my favorite. When are you going to be back in Texas? I've never seen you in person before. Think about the CD with Jerry Reed. It would be a HUGE seller. Who wouldn't buy it!?! Jon TX - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 03:48:11 (EDT) BIG FAN ,CAN PICK JUST ABOUT LIKE YOU THATS MY DREAM NATHAN HARRIL CAROLEEN, N.C. - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 17:02:50 (EDT) Tony Rice is the greatest! He has inspired every young flatpicker in the world today! Thank you Mr. Rice! Tony Williams Benton, KY - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 22:29:57 (EDT) TONY RICE UNIT in Alabama Hello Everyone, The Tony Rice Unit will be coming to Alabama on May 24th about forty miles North of Birmingham. visit www.TheAcousticCafe.com for all the details. This is a festival that takes place in my front yard in the prettiest part of Alabama. Our goal is to provide the worlds coolest setting in which to enjoy live music. Check us out. steve masterson Hayden, Al - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:27:10 (EDT) Just watched your 2 vol. Homespun Tapes lesson with Happy Traub. I've been playing nothing but mandolin for the last year. You've inspired me to get my Martin out again and get to work. Shanandoah, as you play it, is a real masterpiece. Thanks, Bill Bill Sheldon Glendale , AZ - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 21:47:27 (EDT) please give us an update on the biography or any news about whats up with Mr. Rice. we need a fix. sean smith tuscaloosa, al - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:10:40 (EST) Tony, I am simply amazed at your fabulous playing and vocals on "Church Street Blues" Chuck Eades Winchester, KY - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 10:43:34 (EST) Man you are the reason I don't own a flat top guitar anymore. I could never play one that good so I sold it. GEC Ashland, KY - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 07:52:13 (EST) Mr. Rice, I have and always will be in total awe of your musical ability and how you are at will to have incredible sounds emulate from that classic Martin of yours.Being a cancer patient your music and proficient manner has indeed inspired, and got me through some less than pleasant days. For that I thank you, and being an amateur musician myself I can truly appreciate the music you deliver. Could you please tell me if you have any upcoming dates in Canada. Thank you Ellery. Ellery Desjarlais Calgary, Alberta - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 16:29:03 (EST) Your pickin has kept me up late many nights trying to mimic those sweet licks. See you in Asheville. Jon Webb Black Mountain, NC - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 15:43:36 (EST) Huge fan!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're the best Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! www.gospelbluegrass.com Randy Carpenter Berea, KY - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 21:27:22 (EST) A Giant of a man on a giant of a guitar. I heard Peter Rowan refer to Tony Rice that way and I'd say that sums it up perfectly. Your the reason I bought a Martin and practice constantly. Thank you for your music and work ethic, it sure has influenced me. Chet Camden, TN - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 19:12:20 (EST) I have been a fan for 30 years,I own a Martin D28 Marquis. Dan Griffin Clayton, NC - Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 16:12:24 (EST) Very nice Anna, anna_pawnington@yahoo.com Anna Pawnington - Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 15:44:52 (EST) Been a Tony fan for years now and he's still the best. Picked up the recent Rowan/Rice teaching dvd and loved it. Pure magic comes from Tony's fingers. Anyone gets the chance to pick up this dvd, do so. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Tony for all the years of great music. MATT MI - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 18:03:54 (EST) Thanks for the many years of great pickin and singing. Been a fan for over 30 years. Also had the great pleasure of knowing Larry. Picked with him on many ocassions, along with many poker games, He was a great talent and a real genteman. Thanks again for the many hours of listening pleasure. P.S. my wife AnnMarie also loves you and your music. Joe Falls Joe Falls Bradenton, Florida - Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 15:18:08 (EST) I posted a little earlier in the year, said that I would get a D-28 someday. I bought an HD-28 2 weeks ago, and found a used one 10 years old sounding very sweet! I am inspired to learn to play like Tony Rice or Norman Blake! Wow can those cats pick! Thanks Tony! Jim Busch Loretto, MN - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 13:38:45 (EST) HEY TONY. I TOLD MY DAD I WAS ON YOUR WEBSITE THE OTHER DAY. I TOLD HIM YOU HAD A PICTURE OF YOUR GUITAR 'THE BONE'. Well he has a 44 herringbone and he said to tell his is named "killer".When you were in louisville for the bluegrass festival, you needed a backup and you played it and you said "now this is a mans guitar" he got a real kick out of that. have a nice day LINDA WOLFE LOUISVILLE, KY - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 14:06:40 (EST) Dear Tony Rice and Peter Rowan: Stunning is the word that tries to describe how it felt to first hear your "Wild Mustang" song for the first time. I was tuned into Wyoming Public Radio The Ranch Breakfast Show and I was just opening my pickup truck door (at the car wash), when the first mystical and multicultural accoustic guitar(s) intro to that song completely captured my soul. Whispers of Spain, the Arabian Desert, Kentucky, Wyoming and Montana all rolled into one! WOW....fantastic! Next came the heart touching lyrics that so simply, yet elegantly relate the complexity of complete and TRUE freedom and spirit of the wild mustang. Tears of locked up emotion streamed down my face and I could not move until the song was finished. In times like these, the recall of that most precious sense of freedom that lives in each of us--if we only remember-- is truly and joyously appreciated. Thank you and bless your continued good work. Frankie Yvonne PS... Have you heard the Michael Johnson song "Ponies" it gave me similar chills back in the mid-eighties Frankie Yvonne Lander, WY - Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 08:22:36 (EST) Hey Tony as a new listener to your music I am majorly impressed with your music and your SCGC guitars. My friend sprayed paint stripper all over his Tony Rice Model then he dropped an iron on it but believe it or not it sounds a lot better than it did so I would highly recommend calling Richard Hoover and recommending they start doing that to their guitars. Well anyway keep up the good music and stuff. Bye bye lemon bakersfield, ca - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 16:23:00 (EST) Save HDDVD and sign the pedition please http://www.petitiononline.com/SAVEHDD/ Save HDDVD - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 09:09:38 (EST) Tony we just want you to know that we Love you & the Band.take care and God bless you.Love Gene & Kim. Gene & Kim Pawhuska, Oklahoma - Friday, February 01, 2008 at 09:47:38 (EST) tony i just wanted you to know that i am very proud of you and what you have accomplished in your life. i have a picutre of you and me at the ky fried chicken festival in louisville back in the 80's on my wall. i remember you when i was a little girl playing at bob and mary wileys storefront bar along time ago. all fo us here back in louisville love you and we are very proud of youfor the fact that you are still the same person you were then. i went to see your show with allison at the palace and that was the best show i have ever seen. see you soon????? linda louisville, ky - Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 19:07:25 (EST) HI TONY, I'VE ENJOYED YOUR GUITAR PLAYING AND SINGING FOR MANY YEARS, SINCE AROUND'74. I WAS LIVING IN BAY AREA AT THE TIME, AND 1ST SAW YOU AT A BENEFIT FOR A FAMILY ? IN S.F. I MOVED TO HAGERSTOWN MD. IN THE EARLY '80S AND WAS PRIVILIGED TO SEE YOU PLAY THE BIRCHMERE AND ALSO SAW 1 BLUEGRASS ALBUM BAND SHOW IN VA. WE MOVED TO IDAHO IN '88 SO HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO CATCH RECORDINGS AND DVDS FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS. YOUR PLAYING REALLY TURNED MY HEAD AROUND AS TO WHAT IS POSSIBLE WITH THE GUITAR IN BLUEGRASS AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC. JUST AS IMPORTANT THOUGH, WAS THE LIFE THAT YOU PUT INTO YOUR SINGING WHETHER IT WAS BILL, LESTER,OR GORDON LIGHT FOOT. THANKS FOR YOUR EXPLORATIONS. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT OUT TO IDAHO SOMETIME. A LONG TIME FAN BILL ELMER BILL ELMER NAMPA, ID - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 19:19:23 (EST) Young David, It was great to see you again, but when I ran into you in the Holiday Inn lobby, I didn't have time to see if you would please do me the honor of re-working the Bolivia I just bought. I only made the purchase because of that fine time piece on your wrist. Bob Weir Lexington, KY - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 01:18:42 (EST) none better than Tony Rice! Tim Woodcock Columbus, In - Monday, January 28, 2008 at 18:53:30 (EST) Tony I came accross your music when I lived up in Cananda.Searching a music store for any notes on blue grass when I came across your teaching CD. That was about 10 years ago and ever since I've been playing and trying to follow the tunes of the great Tony Rice. We have a bit of a Blue Grass scene here in Switzerland and your name is well known among all the blue grassers.No matter how often I listen to your music I never get tired of it. Greetings from Switzerland Werner Werner Faessler Zurich, - Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 16:24:12 (EST) I just heard one of you songs on BluegrassRadio.org and had to type you a note while the cold chills are still fresh. Thank you for the beautiful music, you are blessed with a wonderful talent. I am inspired by your music. Jamie Griffin Morganton, NC - Friday, January 25, 2008 at 17:18:32 (EST) IN MY OPINION THERE ARE TWO GREATS, TONY RICE AND TONY ORLANDO & DAWN. cGe ASHLAND, KY - Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 20:19:06 (EST) Tony, I have been a guitar player for about 35 years, playing mostly in a church band/worship group. My main guitar is a Fender Strat. That has all recently changed. I started listening to your music, have a couple of your cds, and all is settled. My goal is to play your style and type of songs on an acoustic guitar. I play a dreadnought, a rather inexpensive one, but hope to get a D-28 or D-18 someday. May God bless you and your family. I was very sorry to learn that Larry died. God bless you & Pam, Jim Busch Jim Busch Loretto, MN - Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 14:21:20 (EST) Tony, I've only been playing Bluegrass music for a couple of years. Your Bluegrass Album Band is the standard I'm trying to learn from. I hope to see you in Aseville NC in Feb Thanks, Tom Fitts Tom Fitts Shelby, NC - Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 10:23:14 (EST) Your music heals me. Kate Springfield, MO - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 13:39:43 (EST) Howdy Tony, I have been a thumb picker most of my life and have always been a fan of Chet, Jerry, and others. Then, I heard you. I recently bought some flat picks and I can't even hold on to them yet, but I'm workin' on it. I have also turned some of my friends on to your incredible talent. I've just never heard anything like it. Sure hope to see you in person some day. Thank you for all that you do. In His Word, Love, and Power, Pastor Lynn Walker www.cowboycountrychurch.com Pastor Lynn Walker Chickasha, OK - Monday, January 21, 2008 at 23:05:12 (EST) I have been a huge fan for a long time. I have spent countless hours trying to copy some of your style with very little sucess. I had a dream come true last night when my son and I saw you with Peter in Murray Ky. I was hypnotized during the entire performance. You make the guitar look so efortless to play. The quartet is a great group but you turned the night into something magic with your awesome playing. I am so so glad that I finally got to see you live. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories you gave to me and my son we will cherish them for a lifetime. Stan Grissom New Madrid, MO - Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 03:05:58 (EST) I saw your show last night with Pete Rowan and was blown away by the whole ensemble. It was such a blessing to see such expert musicians and your humility was obvious. Thanks for coming to Kentucky and I pray we'll see you here again soon! May the Lord bless you abundantly through Jesus Christ! Colleene Barnett Paris, KY - Friday, January 18, 2008 at 07:39:49 (EST) Tony, I'm a big fan of your music. I've been a fan since I was 5 years old. This may sound strange, but I'm 12 years old and a guitar picker myself. My father introduced me me to your music. Your albums Church Street Blues and Manzanita inspired me to pick up the guitar. Tony, you're my hero. Keep on pickin'. Your fan and fellow guitar picker, Jackson. Jackson Greenbrier, TN - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 18:58:09 (EST) Dear Tony, Happy New Year! I just wanted to say hi and I really appreciate your music and my mom and dad wanted me to ask if you would record another Tone Poems album because that one with you and David Grisman was really neat! God bless you Tony! and God bless your guitar too. loren bakersfield, ca - Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 18:32:29 (EST) I wish for all my fans, and their loved ones.... A Very Blessed AND Prosperous 2008. I appreciate your prayers and support, more than you will ever realize. On this day of January 6...I would also like to wish my wife Pam Rice, my brother Wyatt Rice, My friend Erle Scruggs, and my friend Zane Fairchild, A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Hey!!! "you cats arn`t getting older, your getting better". <<<<>>>> Tony Rice TONY RICE - Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 17:53:39 (EST) tony!!! love the sound of that guitar player! one of my favorite voices! come to canada!!! cheers jon jon eckert toronto, on - Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 23:47:26 (EST) When is the DVD of the Tony & Alison Kraus shows coming out? Soon I hope!!! bluegrassbug mo - Friday, January 04, 2008 at 19:20:20 (EST) Easily one of the most sublime moments in my musical life was watching this guy play Shenendoah. Iwas and am speechless. With all the hurt people can do it was beautiful to see an example of such simple beauty. Thanks Tony Mike Addiego Melville, NY - Friday, January 04, 2008 at 17:17:59 (EST) Hello, Tony Have been a fan for many years. I lived on Griffin Gate Farm guest house on Newtown Pike back in the 70's ('76 & '77?) when I attended U.K. and used to walk across the fields to the Holiday Inn to listen you and boys play. Man, oh man, still a fan. Still have all your vinyl! "Streets of London" has got to be one of the best songs ever recorded. I just love your version of that classic, which elevated to the heavens. Keep it coming! Gregg Gregg Carter Douglas County, Colorado, CO - Friday, January 04, 2008 at 02:11:15 (EST) HI TONY AND PAM: TO YOU TONY, PLEASE BE SAFE IN YOUR TRAVELS AND THE NEXT TIME YOU SEE PETE PLEASE GIVE HIM A GOOD HAND SHAKE BUT LET HIM KNOW THAT IT IS REALLY A "BIG HUG" FROM MIDGE.....I KNOW HOW YOU MACHO GUYS TRY TO BE!!! PAM, IT'S GREAT CORRESPONDING WITH YOU AND THANKS FOR THE PHOTOS YOU'VE BEEN SENDING. YOUR "VASSAR" DOG IS JUST TOO ADORABLE. LIKE I SAID IN AN EMAIL TO YOU, IT'S A WONDER HE DOESN'T HAVE A PIPE IN HIS MOUTH AND HOLDING A CUP OF THAT SLUDGE, THAT PAPA CALLED COFFEE!!! I TRULY HOPE THAT GOD BLESSES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH HEALTH, STRENGTH, LOVE AND SERENITY IN THE 2008 NEW YEAR! MAY GOD BLESS US ALL. WITH LOVE AND HUGS TO BOTH OF YOU, MIDGE & GEORGE MIDGE CRANOR GOODLETTSVILLE,, TN - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 23:32:51 (EST)