These are the guestbook entries for January - March 2009.

Love your playing please tour more!!! I also bought one of your SCGC's love it. take care Joe Bailey Joe Bailey Leesburg, OH - Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10:59:13 (EDT) Just got the update that you and the Unit will be appearing at Bonnaroo. I'll be in the front row. Can't wait to hear you pick in person once again. Hope all is well otherwise. Keep pickin'. Andy LA, CA - Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12:55:37 (EDT) I am 69 years old, have been a bluegrass favorite for all my life. Acoustic guitar is my instrument of choice. I thought I had heard all the greats until I heard Tony. My accolades are small compared to those you have received. Never the less, you, above everyone else, are the best. Your style is what I dream of playing. Look forward to seeing you some day. BOB Braswell Gastonia, N. C. - Monday, March 23, 2009 at 01:02:02 (EDT) I ma a 31 year old who has grown up listening to all of your music and I beleive you are the greatest bluegrass singer of all time!!!!!! I woukd love for you to bring out a new bluegrass cd that we all love so much!! Thank you Melissa sarasota, fl - Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 15:39:33 (EDT) come see myself with LWM and the VA Playboys at Mr.B's spring festival in April and Amelia in May (both in VA) duran dutton castlewood, va - Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 15:37:26 (EDT) I got to see Mr. Rice for the first time in years at SVCC in richlands VA a couple of years ago. I am still embarrassed for the crowd, but he signed my 33 1/3 copy of "skaggs and rice" its my most treasured item. I pray every day for God to bless Tony and to send me a little bit of the perfect voice he deemed fit to take away. Duran Dutton Castlewood, VA - Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 15:34:58 (EDT) so its like that, huh....... John Louisville, ky - Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:04:15 (EDT) Hey Tony, just wanted to say that I love your music, and what you do for it. To me, your as big an influence as Mr.Monroe was. Good Luck, Best Wishes, and Stay Healthy...Joe Joe Thompson Roanoke, AL - Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 21:38:36 (EDT) Tony, you are a man of incredible talent and integrity! Just can't believe those bluegrass hotel assholes! Goes to show how many absolute losers there are in this world. You, Sam, John Cowen, etc - class acts! John Louisville, KY - Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 15:38:46 (EDT) To all dedicated Tony Rice fans - concerning the "Bluegrass Hotel" concert - please see the "News and Press" page for correct information from Tony's representative, Keith Case. Obviously, Tony was NEVER scheduled to play this show regardless of what the "promoter" is saying. It has NEVER appeared on Tony's tourdates page for that very reason. Furthermore, I urge all upset fans to visit Sam Bush's website at http://www.sambush.com/ for Sam's take on the UNAUTHORIZED use of his name and image in promoting a bogus concert. You will find his lawyer's letter as well. Here is a small snippet from Sam Bush's website: "To say this situation is out of control is a major understatement. The duplicity with which self-titled executive producer Bill Millet has and continues to conduct himself towards you the fans, the performers, vendors and participants of the Bluegrass Hotel Project has undermined the foundation, principal and loyalty of those involved." We are very sorry to all fans that were duped, but PLEASE always check Tony's tourdates page for OFFICIAL show information. tonyrice.com Asheville, NC - Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10:03:09 (EDT) MY FAVORITE PICKER TERRY STEPHENS WALHALLA, SC - Monday, March 16, 2009 at 00:52:38 (EDT) With out a doubt, the one of best and most influential guitarist ever, along with Doc @ Clarance. Dave Welborn Big Water, Utah - Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 01:10:15 (EDT) Tony, I enjoyed your show in Argyle, Texas. Thanks for signing my son, Lyle's, Baby Taylor and my mandolin. I last saw you play live in Nacogdoches around 1989. Don't make it so long to come back to Texas. Thanks for the joy you bring to playing music. Scott Nelson Nacogdoches, Tx - Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 14:03:50 (EDT) My father got me started on your music while camping in the late 80's. We'd listen to cassettes of Church St. Blues and Skaggs n Rice. I still take them to camp, just in digital form now! You're the best! Jim Jim Natrona Hts, PA - Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10:09:44 (EDT) IS THE UNIT BACK RODNEY MURPHREE DUTTON, AL - Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 18:25:30 (EDT) Hey Tony, I saw you in Argyle, and you were AWESOME!!!! And, thanks for signing my guitar, that was a dream come true! Anyway, I just wanted to say you put on a FANTASTIC Show, and I really enjoyed the workshop. YOU'RE AWESOME TONY!! Forrest Herzog Bremond, TX - Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 19:11:21 (EDT) we here on the east coast of canada just adore the "Unit". come on back and play a few tunes for us, it has been a very long time... lynn moncton, nb - Saturday, March 07, 2009 at 19:32:56 (EST) Seen you play several times in the DC area at the Birchmere, Wolf Trap & other appearances. Always put on a good show and were kind enough to speak with me an autograph a cassette. Wish you & your family the best. Thanks for the kind Veteran's Day message. At least one veteran will keep you in his prayers. Regards, Bob Bob Hennessee Huntsville, AL - Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 22:43:52 (EST) Tony, I am 40 years old and got into bluegrass about 5 years ago. I love to listen to your recordings and saw you in Telluride 2 years ago. Keep it up and come to Columbus, OH again soon! Scott Hinz Columbus, OH - Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 21:28:41 (EST) your the best tony. i never cared for bluegrass until i heard the manzanita album for the first time. you have been a great influence in bluegrass and to me personally. see you in pomeroy in april. thanks and may god bless willie lagrange, oh - Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 09:36:33 (EST) Ciao, Tony! complimenti e grazie per la bella musica che riesci ad esprimere con la tua chitarra! un bel esempio di buona musica e buon sentimento! Manuel Italy - Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 18:12:55 (EST) Great site, I am a big fan. Randy Horner New York, NY - Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 17:09:41 (EST) Hey Tony-- I think you're great. I love your rhythm guitar playing. I heard you work on clocks. My grandpa used to do that. I hope to pick with you someday. Andy Andy H Peoria, IL - Friday, February 06, 2009 at 23:02:16 (EST) Tony, I was wondering if you could send me some of your old strings. I am thinking this would help me play like you. ramalama@hotmail.org Todd Higgins London, KY - Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 19:29:00 (EST) Hey Tony, I love your music man, I'm a big fan. Hey man, I was wondering if you ever sign autographs? I'm going to see you March 6th at Argyle, and I would love to get you to sign my guitar!! That would be awesome!! Anyway, love your pickin' and keep it up. Forrest Herzog Bremond, TX - Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 02:43:23 (EST) Dear Tony, The first record I remember buying was your Tony Rice Guitar Album at a record store that used to be at the corner of Front and Putnam Streets in Marietta, OH. in the seventies. Like so many other people in the years since then, I have enjoyed your records and CD's and live performances in the Columbus,OH. area. Your music has been a true inspiration. I thought your message to all veterans, past and present was very respectfully stated. Thank You for all you have done for acoustic music and for Humanity. God Bless. John Newberry Belpre, OH - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 15:18:54 (EST) You have been a musical inspiration to my Father, my Son and myself. Thanks for the many years and many licks. You are the man. Jeff Kissling York, Pa - Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 21:21:33 (EST) Hey, I'm a big fan, great work. Steven Beckwood Winnipeg, MB - Friday, January 23, 2009 at 04:05:01 (EST) tony i don't know if you read very many of these entry but i going to make this short i have try to see you in concert for years but for some reason you have a problem wiht eastern kentucky , sorry that's where i live tim prestonsburg, KY - Friday, January 23, 2009 at 00:16:15 (EST) Well i gone and done it. Flew from Calgary Alberta Canada and the Rocky mountains to Washington DC, drove two hours to a buddies place near Charlottesville Virginia; then drove the five hours to Knoxville for the show with Mountain Heart. Awesome. The friendly folks seated around me figured I might never lose this stupid grin from getting to see my hero. You really are a treasure Tony. God Bless You. Dallas Dallas G Hoffman okotoks, ab - Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 20:06:49 (EST) I was born in 1950 and have played Guitar since I skipped out of a 7th grade math test. My brother introduced me to Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Gordon Lightfoot and a whole host of others. I played professionaly from 68 to 83 and to this day have never put the guitar down.. it is still my passion after all these years. I played mostly electric for the past several years but discovering your music and enormous talent has rekindled my love for acoustic music. I recently bought some of your DVDs from Homespun and I have thoroughly enjoyed them. Getting used to the feel is a real challenge. I hope you and yours are doing great and I hope yo catch one of your live shows in the not to distant future.... all the best, Bob Bob Bakert Marietta, GA - Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 07:05:01 (EST) OK, I'm 53 and because of you I just started taking bluegrass guitar lessons back in Nov. From another big fan of yours who teaches locally. Thanks for all you do...But my fingers still hurt.. Dave Dave Engelmann Greer, SC - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 21:11:18 (EST) Hi Tony, Big Fan for more then ten years now. Saw you the other night with Mountain Heart in Knoxville and really enjoyed it but thought you looked like you weren't feeling so good. Hope that you're doing o.k. Ed Daniel Conyers, GA - Monday, January 19, 2009 at 14:28:20 (EST) Great stuff. Tracey Korabik Campbell, CA - Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 18:39:03 (EST) Tony - I don't know if you have ever seen this Youtube before, but it's Clarence playing the antique on the Andy Griffith Show when he was a teenager. I really enloyed it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpKhWePGNPc Garry Milner Wesley Chapel, Fla - Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 16:26:10 (EST) Tony thanks for the Letter To Veterans. As a 100% disabled Vet it really meant alot to me. I read it on a day when I was particulary low day. Sometimes the pain outwieghs all else and words from the heart such as yours are like morphine to my bones. WARREN WELDON Albuquerque, NM - Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 11:14:03 (EST) Love the music man, you have inspired me in my own music. Thanks for all you have done in bluegrass. Charles Hatfield Columbus, OH - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 10:03:38 (EST) LOVE YOUR MUSIC ROLAND BRASHER VANDIVER, AL - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 21:46:47 (EST) Dear Mr. Rice, As a long-time fan of yours, I look forward to seeing/hearing you at the Argyle TX festival in early March. Thank you for the music. Elena Corey Elena Corey Georgetown,, TX - Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 15:24:21 (EST) GREAT SITE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. FINEARTCARVINGS@GMAIL.COM BRIAN HASTINGS SAV, GA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 22:35:11 (EST) Tony, I think I saw you in an old magazine ad for Ovation guitars. Do you still regularly play an Ovation? Carl Eldridge Flatwoods, KY - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 21:36:14 (EST) Man it's been a long time since the Sheraton Inn, I still love your playing. Larry Lambert Lexington, KY - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 21:22:04 (EST) I would like to wish my wife Pam, my brother Wyatt, and My friends and musicians, Earl Scruggs, and Zane Fairchild, a very happy Birthday. God Bless you all. Tony Tony Rice - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 21:39:23 (EST) Tony, Pam and family - Just wanted to wish you a belated Happy New Year! Hope you are all doing well and had a wonderful Christmas with many friends and family. Laura and Christian Asheville, NC - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 15:44:06 (EST) Tony, I live in Melbourne, Australia. I've been a Gordon Lightfoot fan since the 1970s. (In Mar2008, I travelled to Wisconsin to see him in concert for the first time.) I discovered your music via Mike Daly's 18Jul1996 review in Melbourne newspaper The Age: TONY RICE SINGS GORDON LIGHTFOOT Tony Rice is one of the most accomplished, tasteful acoustic guitar pickers around, having played across the spectrum from "newgrass" to folk and jazz, with everyone from David Grisman and J D Crowe to Norman Blake and Emmylou Harris, as well as his own Tony Rice Unit. Over two decades, he's recorded a total of 16 Gordon Lightfoot songs. So here they all are, along with a superb, previously unreleased version of Whispers Of The North. Rice may carry less vocal power than Lightfoot, but the joy of this collection is its elegant instrumentals, alongside luminaries such as Crowe (banjo), Blake (guitar and mandolin), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Ricky Skaggs (mandolin), Vassar Clements and Sam Bush (violin), plus brothers Wyatt (guitar), Larry (mandolin and guitar) and Ron Rice (acoustic bass). You probably need to be a Lightfoot devotee to recognise many of the songs, apart from Early Morning Rain and Shadows, while The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald is delivered as a stark solo. I bought that album and loved it and still regard it as one of my favourite half-a-dozen albums. I also bought and enjoyed "Tony Rice Plays And Sings Bluegrass". I have since got into Australia's bluegrass scene and they speak of you as a world leader in the craft. I was sorry to hear that you have had to give singing away, but I would jump at any chance to see your guitar playing in concert. Dave B, Melbourne, Australia. Dave Barker Melbourne, Vic - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 07:19:36 (EST) I STILL LOVE YOU ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR. Sherry Mount Airy, NC - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 12:32:18 (EST) I'm a recent, but big, fan Mr. Rice! I'm curious to know what kind of strings and picks you use! Chris Decatur, IL - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 03:20:57 (EST) Thanks for the music! Sam Anderson Tuscaloosa, Al - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 22:42:11 (EST) Hello Tony I wish you a very happy and succsesful new Year. I can't stop listening to your recordings. Musically you are all I will never be... but I keep trying. Chapeau! to the greatest ever existet Werner Werner - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 11:07:39 (EST)