These are the guestbook entries for October - December 2008.

Our website (earlier address is wrong..) is at www.g4uxd.talktalk.net and the bluegrass site is on that (with articles & photos involving Tony Rice). If you see any wrong links please ask them to correct them - thanks! Derek Brandon Chester, UK - Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 09:53:10 (EST) TONY RICE IS AS COOL AS ICE moffit.ronny@googlemail.com ronny - Monday, December 29, 2008 at 08:00:33 (EST) Just want to wish all my fans and their loved ones, a happy and safe holiday season. May 2009 bring each of you every joy and blessing without measure. I look foward to sharing my music with you, at the upcoming venues. God Bless and Keep You All. Tony Rice and Family Tony Rice - Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 18:40:23 (EST) MY SONS GAVE ME THE NIGHT FLYER CD FOR CHRISTMAS. I WAS ESPECIALLY MOVED BY YOUR RENDITION OF "PONY". IT WAS BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU. T. H. WILLIAMS Ted Williams skaneateles, ny - Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 17:39:09 (EST) I am coming from just outside Calgary Alberta Canada to Knoxville TN to see you play in early January. You have been a musical inspiration to me since I first heard your music at the age of 18. I am now 34, and this cross country pilgramage will attest to the draw you have on music lovers all over the world. Dallas G Hoffman Okotoks, AB - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 13:54:46 (EST) Mr. Rice, Being raised in the mountains of Virginia and learning to play guitar at an eary age, I was introduced to your style of playing in my late teens. Red Haired Boy was the first song I learned of you as best as I could. That was over 20 years ago and most of the songs I used to play in bars and dances are hard to remember, but whenever I pick up a guitar anymore, your songs are a go to that can never forget. Tonight I picked up the ole guitar for my daughter and played Red Haired Boy. She was amazed that I could play it. I wanted her to hear the real thing, so we ran a search on you and found some youtube videos. I'm so glad that I could share with her what I learned from you. God bless and thank you. Chris Carpenter Ocala, FL - Friday, December 19, 2008 at 20:48:01 (EST) Tony, you're the best ever and I thank you for sharing that awesome talent with us fans. Happy holidays to you and your family. MATT MI - Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:02:09 (EST) I love your music...I see you are originally from the Danville Va area...my family is from the Natural Bridge Va area..just wondering if we may be related in some way...My grandfather's name was Dan Rice..His father was Charles Rice. They were from Borderland Kentucky...his father from Va. Charles Rice Bear Creek, NC - Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11:49:16 (EST) Mr.Tony,I have bought the Jeanette Williams "Thank You for Caring"CD and I just want to say that I love your guitar work on the three songs that you play on. Especially the song "Either Way I'm Going Home". Her voice and your guitar on that song. We'', its just musical pleasure to my ears and Soul. Merry Christmas and many of God's Blessings to you and yours. Steve Ashcraft Steve Ashcraft DeWitt, AR - Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 18:52:54 (EST) hi tony. just wanted to thank you for your kindness at harrys party sunday nite. i know you werent feeling well but you had time for everyone who wanted to talk to you. your not only the greatest guitar player but a person too. you sure put amile on alot of peoples faces. everyone in louisville thinks of you as family. cant wait to see you in march. LINDA WOLFE LOUISVILLE, ky - Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 00:09:35 (EST) Mr. Rice it was a pleasure to have you and your family as our guests again this past weekend. Your daughter, India is such a sweet and beautiful person, both inside and out. We simply adore her. She looks just like you. Looking foward to your next stay here. GALT HOUSE STAFF Louisville, Ky - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 00:11:42 (EST) Mr Rice, I have been a fan of bluegrass a long time but we don't get much exposure down here in Cajun Country. Recently a went trough a betrayal by my fiance and my bass player and my buddy Louie Ludwig told me about "Never Meant to Be" Well sir, god bless you for that tune because it went a long way towards my healing process. God bless you and keep on a-pickin! Ricky Hebert Crowley, La - Monday, December 15, 2008 at 15:12:22 (EST) You must email me, I love you tony king! mambo_jjj@hotmail.com Rhan Wubb Kingsbury, - Monday, December 15, 2008 at 06:52:17 (EST) I love pizza. richdangler@gmail.com Rich NY, NY - Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 02:08:38 (EST) Just listened to Acoustic Disc "The Pizza Tapes" A fabulous complement of sweet string sound with you Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Hope to see you jam sometime!!!' Happy Holidays! hd904 PA - Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 22:23:14 (EST) Tony, I was indtroduced to Your music several years ago. I have been a fan ever since. Your music and singing is awesome. I cannot listen to it without singing or humming with it. Your music brings me alot of joy and entertainment, thanks for it. Wishing you all the best. I hope to get to see You in concert someday. Thanks, Bill Bill Brown Worthville, Ky - Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 18:30:00 (EST) Love the music. Good job. drharryjohnson@gmail.com drharryjohnson@gmail.com Tall Pines, AR - Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 07:21:15 (EST) Hey, man... Vestal has a red Lightning on his myspace page... Ya better go fix it! Hope yer turkey was good. Maybe see ya'll around the holidays... -F- Frank Florida - Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 23:55:18 (EST) Tony Rice, you are the best, great site. From Fernando Dekington: please chat to me about the great man any time fdekington@gmail.com Tony fan22 Rock City, of mind - Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 08:17:09 (EST) Thanks for the great show with Mountain Heart at the Imperial in Augusta. Awesome! Rev. Dan White Appling, GA - Saturday, December 06, 2008 at 13:27:50 (EST) Tony is an inspiration to me as a musician. Mick London, ONT - Saturday, December 06, 2008 at 11:07:41 (EST) Nice site and great music! reginaldvermin@inbox.com Dr. Reginald Vermin London , - Thursday, December 04, 2008 at 08:06:04 (EST) Nice site and great music! Dr. Reginald Vermin London , - Thursday, December 04, 2008 at 08:05:28 (EST) Just read your letter to veterans. Thanks. It means a lot to us. For my family military service (was and) is an obligation and responsibility that we owe to our country. Looking forward to your show in April of 09 at Jorma's ranch where I'll be a student of his. Would love to pick with you then. I'm sure I'll learn something. William White Salt Lake City, UT - Monday, December 01, 2008 at 00:32:42 (EST) I found your site by accident, I am glad I did! Eve.Stone@gmail.com Eve - Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 01:38:44 (EST) Hi brother-in-law. I was just stopping by to wish you and Pam Happy Holidays.I love you all and miss you Love ya Linda Rice Linda Rice Crystal River, Fl - Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 15:17:58 (EST) Will we ever see a CD or DVD released from the mini-tour you did with Alison Krauss & Union Station last year? I would sure love to see/hear something like that since I couldn't make any of the shows. By the way......any news or updates on your Biography?? Have a good one and Happy Holidays to all. Jeff Dodson Berea, KY - Friday, November 28, 2008 at 07:58:01 (EST) I think that guy means Fathead. A fathead Tony would be cool. Carl Eldridge Flatwoods, KY - Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 22:17:30 (EST) Tony, you are the best. You mean everything to me. I wish there were Big Heads of Tony Rice as I would surely have one in my bedroom to look at. You are the wind beneath my wings. You are to the guitar what Lowell Eldridge is to the reniasance. Todd Higgins London, KY - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 17:39:50 (EST) You are the king of TIMING in my book. looking foward to the gig on the 5th! A Aaron Ramsey Morganton, NC - Monday, November 24, 2008 at 22:13:43 (EST) Good site and good music, keep up the good work. jake.boi35@gmail.com - Monday, November 24, 2008 at 19:50:25 (EST) Thanks for your sincere words to the Veterans. We appreciate the acknowledgement. I have enjoyed your singing and playing for many years now and hope you keep picking for a good while longer. All best to you and yours throughout the Holidays and always. Jeff Dodson US Navy Submarine Service Senior Chief Mechanic(Retired) Jeff Dodson Berea, KY - Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:13:36 (EST) Tony: Thanks for the very kind words about all of our veterans, I forwarded your comments to my father, a WWII era man and great admirer of yours, as am I of many years. Take care & thanks again - Dave Dave Johns Creek, GA - Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 20:19:54 (EST) Tony - you are an inspiration to all acoustic guitar players - now and forever. God Bless and keep making us happy! Garry Garry Milner Wesley Chapel, Fla - Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 13:09:50 (EST) Tony, Thanks for the great message on Veterans. My dad is a 100% disabled Vietnam Vet who suffers from PTSD. He LOVES Tony Rice and bluegrass. I buy him records all the time for him to listen to. My dad worked on a farm and volunteered at 18 to go to Vietnam (1st Cav). He's now 61 and I manage his finances as well as helping out with medications and well being. It's my duty to take care of him as a son but I also do it for the sacrifice he's made for all of us. I got the opportunity to take him to the Wall last fall and it was very emotional for both of us. I don't think he actually looked at it even once. He just walked close by with his head down. I'd just like to personally thank you for your gratitude toward veterans of our great land. They need our prayers, support, and help each day. I can prove it. I pray a lot for the veterans that don't have families to care for them. You wouldn't believe how many of these people don't have anyone to love or care for them. I'd also like to thank you for your music.Dad can't get out and go to concerts b/c he doesn't deal with crowds but he LOVES the music. I've brought several folks over to his house to play for him over the years and he enjoys that. He loves his music collection and I'd imagine it's about the best therapy he gets. Take care and see you at Danny's wedding if not sooner. I bet Mona won't let him work on cars in the kitchen... Scott Scott P. Christiansburg, va - Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 11:03:50 (EST) Thank you For a great show at the Kent Stage (Nov. 2008) I have been a fan for a long time. I this was the frist time I got to see you live. Thank you again, and my God continue to Bless you. James James A. Mollohan Massillon, OH - Friday, November 14, 2008 at 16:06:55 (EST) The best I have ever heard on flattop guitar. Luther Wilder brunswick, ga - Friday, November 14, 2008 at 13:59:16 (EST) Tony and Pam - Thank you so much for your kind words on the passing of our dear friend, Michael Powel. Your message would have pleased him immensely as he was one of your greatest fans. Also, Thank You so much for the tribute to the veterans of this great land of ours. Our 19 year old nephew Raleigh has just deployed to Iraq for his first tour of duty. God Bless all our men and women in uniform, both past and present. Laura and Christian Asheville, NC - Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 13:39:12 (EST) Letter Of thanks To Veterans Everywhere from Tony Rice I want to take a moment and try to express my heart felt gratitude to the veterans of this great land.. I know that it is not possible for me to email, or call you up individually to thank each and every one of you,.. And so, I hope that this letter will in some small way service, to let you outstanding men and women know, my family and I, are in your debt. We cannot even to begin to imagine the sacrifice and suffering you people have gone threw for us. Often being thousands, of miles away from your homes and loved ones, on our behalf's. Being shot at, and often, shot up,... Providing insurance that we Americans everywhere, have the freedoms we still enjoy today. I have met so many musicians from communist countries, who risked the odds of death, to come here to the U.S. To them, possible death by risking escape was a far better alternative, than to be denied the freedoms our veterans insure us. Other musicians like myself, who felt they had something of value to offer, to the world threw their music.. However unless they could obtain freedom by escaping to come here, they had no vehicle of expression for their music,... it was dead,.. useless. I have been privileged to sit in total amazement, while listening to their stories of how they escaped. The most amazing from Communist Eastern Europe. Did you know Bluegrass is banned in certain areas of the world? I surely didn't, until they told me. You veterans both in the "hear and now" as well as those walking the "spirit world" are amazing heroes to them, as well as to myself. I again, wish to send my thanks, and love out to you, and your families, especially as this holiday season draws near. If you are like me you might be having to tighten your belts this year. Our music industry has taken a tremendous hit with music pirating, compounded by this sagging economy. I know many of you are still far away from home, fighting for your lives at this very moment, or out on ships, or stationed in remote locations, .... Separated from family, friends and the freedoms we enjoy here at home, at your expense. Just know my thoughts and prayers are not far from your sides, because I certainly feel compelled, to send my prayers your way. Not just today, because its veterans day, but daily in my meditations and prayers. To those who have told me that my music was of comfort to you, or got you threw the rough spots in battle.... I am most in your debt, for offering that tremendous validation of my music. That is without a doubt the the highest honor any musician can ever achieve. No music award could possibly ranks higher, for me. If it were up to me, I would have have this federal government pay each and every one of you no less than one million dollars for your service, Those who served both past, as well as present Whenever I walk out on a stage, know that I salute you, for providing me the opportunity to stand there and perform. With Deep, and Undying Respect, Tony Rice http://www.tonyrice.com http://www.myspace.com/officialtonyrice Tony Rice - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 16:54:56 (EST) Safe Journey Michael Powell, Our heartfelt condolences, we extend to all his family and friends everywhere. Tony Rice and Family Tony Rice - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 16:51:02 (EST) Greetings from your biggest fan. You are the Pavorati of acoustic guitar. You are to guitar what Slim Whitman is to yodelling. Best Wishes and Happy Holidays. Carl Eldridge Flatwoods, KY - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11:01:08 (EST) The first time I heard Tony play was on the Tony Rice Guitar album in 1978.Since then I have been in awe of His Impecable playing. He is defenatly one of the great innovators of guitar styles that ever lived. I have great respect for a person who can make a guitar sound that way. He is also a trend setter.I know everyone knows that,but I just wanted to say it too.Keep on pickin Tony. Til your fingers Bleed! Mark Anger Salt Lake City, UT - Monday, November 10, 2008 at 13:18:09 (EST) Mr. Rice, I'm a huge fan of your music. I can't say enough about your fantastic approach to the guitar. Your phrasing, tone and choice of notes are totally unique so indentifiable. What a gift! Thank you so much for your contribution to acoustic music. I hope that one day soon you'll come to Wichita. We have a beautiful venue, (The Orpheum Theater) that has been recently renovated to the early twenties time period and I'd love to see you play there...We've had some greats come to this theater, you'd be in good company. What more could I say about you that hasn't already been said? I wish you good health and a long life! May God bless you and your family... Yours with Admiration, Andy Fay Andy Fay Wichita, KS - Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 15:44:16 (EST) Dear Mr. Rice, My name is Brad and I live in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. I'm 19 years old and I just recently discovered you and your music. I have been playing the guitar going on 6 years now and, over these past couple of months, have started playing coffee shops and places like that. For awhile I was almost strictly an electric guitar player, that is, until I heard your Manzanita album. What you and that album have taught me is that I don't need an amplifier and heavy amounts of distortion to express myself on the guitar, just a flatpick and my own personal touch. I guess what I really want to say to you Mr. Rice is thank you for being such a great inspiration and such a phenomenal guitarist. I have fallen in love with bluegrass guitar as well as the music form itself. Unfortunately, there's not much in Bridgeville or Pittsburgh in the way of good bluegrass music. Maybe someday soon you'll find your way back here for a show! God bless you Mr. Rice Brad Bendis Bridgeville, PA - Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 19:02:55 (EST) Dear Mr. Rice, I discovered your music in a roundabout sort of way. I am a music lover, with a collection of 2000 cds and 500 lps (mostly jazz, rock and classical). About 18 months ago, a local Old Time two-man band, "Sheesham and Lotus," started playing in the town square on market days. My one year-old son became fascinated with them, particularly the banjo player. He demanded to hear banjo music! So I went out to used record stores and bought classic bluegrass: Reno and Smiley, Flatt and scruggs, and so on. Then one day we were shopping for cds and my son noticed Bela Fleck's Bluegrass Sessions vol. 2, on display. I bought it. What an album! I was mesmerized by your guitar picking, especially on track 4. I now own seven of your cds. As I write this, I am in a sort of magical state of mind, listening to your virtuoso performance of "Shenandoah" from "Unit of Measure." The only other version of that traditional classic that is so moving to me is Keith Jarett's solo rendition on "The Melody at Night with You." Like Jarett, you are a master, a maestro, a virtuoso. You make that old, prized guitar of yours sing. When I hear it, I feel kind of like "Moritz," Samuel L. Jackson's character in the great film, "The Red Violin." Words cannot describe the beauty of your music. It will live on for decades and decades to come. For your information have only written one other 'fan mail letter' to a musician. That was to Herbie Hancock. I hope to see you in concert one day. Hopefully you'll come to Canada soon! Best wishes, T.S. T. S. Kingston, ON - Monday, November 03, 2008 at 21:01:07 (EST) Sure love your music and hope you're planning a visit to No. Calif. All the best....... John J Pebble Beach, CA - Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 00:07:52 (EDT) Sure love your music and hope you're planning avisit to No. Calif. All the best....... John J Pebble Beach, CA - Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 00:07:23 (EDT) Yo Tony, I heard you were out there on the edge of societal creation with your axe. Great! I remember watching and listening to you and Larry at Rainbo Lakes Estates Big Bonable Lake House in 1965 along with Johnny McCampbell and Ricky Frazier. You weren't good then, you were excellent, and Larry was a wizard on the Mandolin. I had wondered what happened to you and Larry, but I also wondered what happened to Johnny Mac and Rick Frazier???? Got most of your CD's and every one of them are superb. Thanks for the memories, especially those evenings at the "Blue Run" when you were perfecting what you do today. Shalom, Aaron David Hrachovic Aaron David Hrachovic Bastrop, TX - Friday, October 31, 2008 at 18:14:03 (EDT) Today we are absolutely heartbroken at the passing Sunday of our dear beloved friend Michael Powel - who introduced us to Vassar back in 1994 or so, who then introduced us to Tony, which then led to the creation of this website. Michael, AKA Dawgbite, played electric guitar like Jerry Garcia and mandolin like David Grisman in many musical incarnations in the Tampa / St. Pete area of Florida during the 80's and 90's. He was very loved and will be missed much more than words can tell. We love you Michael, our best friend in the whole world. www.michaelpowel.com Christian and Laura Asheville, NC - Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 10:42:06 (EDT) IS A NICE SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. MUGU GUYMAN LOME , LOME - Friday, October 24, 2008 at 12:36:44 (EDT) Greetings, Mr. Rice... from your biggest fan ever... (ME)! I had the awesome pleasure of meeting you on Mother's Day of 2003 after your concert in Austin, TX. I couldn't hardly talk with ya, though, as I was too darn star-struck. I remember asking you what it was like being the best on the planet at what you do... & you were very humble... as I expected you might be. I am trying to procure what may be a profitable gift for you... but I will need to speak to you personally when you have a moment. You can call me at my business number: (800) DOT-HELP. Thanks & Lord bless, Mike Davis MIKE DAVIS FREDERICKSBURG, TX - Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 23:07:02 (EDT) You Rock that bluegrass box sure miss your singing. Luc Hebert Cocagne, - Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 19:12:28 (EDT) I am in dire need of Tony Rice's Guitar Method tab booklet for his two dvd set as I have lost mine somewhere . I am hoping that someone would be able to e-mail me a scanned copy of the booklet so I may get on with my studies as I have turned my household upside down and still no tab booklet. Kindly let me know if any one can help.Thanks in advance, Oilerguy. tpaulin@cogeco.ca Timothy Paulin Cornwall, Ont - Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 17:17:34 (EDT) Please play some dates in Central Illinois sometime. John Morris Bloomington, Il - Monday, October 20, 2008 at 08:11:32 (EDT) I was wondering if Tony ever plans on visiting Canada, in particular British Columbia. I know he would receive a very warm welcome here. I have been dying to see him in concert since I was 15 and am now 35. I would sincerly appreciate it if someone would reply to this post. Thanks. Vick Comox, BC - Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 12:52:40 (EDT) Hey there Tony. Hope all is well. Just wanted to let you know that you continue to inspire me. My son (who is 8 months)and I,sit down everyday and listen to music. Usually some of your fantastic instrumental works. He gets his fair share of it all though. Keep it going, and we hope to see you in Sellersville again soon. Michael T Bethlehem, PA - Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 23:23:20 (EDT) Tony- I'm a 30 year fan that you never have ceased to amaze. I have to respect our mutual admiration of Jerry Reed. You and he are my musical heroes. I recently heard a interview of him where he jokingly said that God screwed up when He made Reed. "He was supposed to give me Elvis' looks and Chet's hands!" What a line! Tim Motko Dayton, OH - Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 20:50:20 (EDT) Gosh, where do I begin? I first of all want to say I love Tony's music. Last Tuesday evening I layed down my Collings Clarence White guitar as I was listening to Mar West. I was changing Cd's in my player, and when I stepped over, I stepped right through the top of the guitar. I have a size 14 foot, and that covers the whole bridge area. Pretty upset now. There is no way to fix this because the back is busted too. I just threw it all away, but I saved the neck and tuners. cgr EAST, KY - Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 21:34:01 (EDT) Hey!! I just wanted to say I had a wonderful time seeing you this summer at the gratefulfest. Thanks for coming to Ohio. Michael Hodges Columbus, Oh - Monday, October 06, 2008 at 18:44:01 (EDT) Hi Tony and Pamela, It is very long since I met you last time.I am very honored that my old picture that taken with Tony in 1991 is remainded in Photo gallery of this website. I attended at IBMA and see the show at showcase and Fan Fest, your show was incredible! I tried to get you and wanted to talk with you but you were in the crowd and I could not talk with you. I hope to see you soon. Hironobu Oda Kochi, - Monday, October 06, 2008 at 01:57:21 (EDT) Tony, Tony, Tony, Infatuation, Love, admiration, "Tony Rice Consumption", my friends are sick of me talking about Tony. I wish he would play in the SF Bay Area again sometime. Heather heather inverness , ca - Friday, October 03, 2008 at 19:31:06 (EDT) Tony, Was recently introduced to bluegrass, and your music in particular through a friend. Just fantastic music. When are you going to play in Oklahoma? You have alot of fans over here! James Stillwater, OK - Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 11:07:10 (EDT) Thanks for the music Tony. You've inspired me to keep playing and hopefully get better on my old Martin box. Hal Hal Rogers Dallas, Ga - Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 11:17:33 (EDT)