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)
Without a doubt, my favorite guitar picker of all time. Life wouldnt be the same without your music.
Signed,Reidsville N.C.native.
Keith Fargis
Randleman, N.C. - Monday, September 29, 2008 at 21:04:23 (EDT)
My children have grown older now, as have I. The guitar has come back to me and I'm expanding my horizons with it. Thanks Tony, for the inspiration.
Mike
Mike Mulcahey
Pawtucket, RI - Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 12:54:29 (EDT)
Amazing talent!
Jonda Boggs
Louisa, Ky - Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 17:55:20 (EDT)
We love your picking and can't wait until we see you again. You are awesome!
Mark &Lori Ferguson
Acworth, Ga - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 21:34:18 (EDT)
Tony inspired me to finally purchase a Clarence White D-28 and contiues to inspire me to play everyday. After owning this instrument, I can certainly understand the passion Tony has for it.
Dale S. Hendrix
Laurelville, OH - Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 21:44:06 (EDT)
Great site!
-Hugh
hgrection@ymail.com
Dr. H Rection
San Diego, CA - Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 03:40:18 (EDT)
Forgot to mention how great it is to live in LA. Over the years, I've jammed with three of the Kentucky Colonels; Billy Ray, Leroy and Roland. John McEuen came to our last jam session. I jammed with both Gabe Witcher and Sara Watkins at Topanga when they were pre-teens. I play a Martin HD-35 and a D-16 both early 90s vintage.
David Volk
Los Angeles, CA - Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 21:31:59 (EDT)
I met you once in Denver about 20 years ago. I have drawn from you as well as Clarence and Jerry. I play with Paul Statman (a Grisman emulator/the best I know of) We play semi pro as The Statmen. We won our local bluegrass festival contest (Topanga) as Tipsy Gypsy. I may not have all the pro chops but I'm told I have a great feel. I am working on the Django style now. thanks for blazing the trail.
David Volk
Los Angeles, CA - Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 21:26:28 (EDT)
Not sure if you ever get to read these comments but...There's a lot of fans on this side of the pond who would love to hear you play live. Hope you make it here sometime! Thank you for the great music, been a fan for 30 years!
Liam Gilmartin
liamgilmartin346 [at]hotmail.com
Liam Gilmartin
Sligo, - Monday, September 08, 2008 at 16:17:00 (EDT)
HEY TONY!
WANTED TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR CALLING INTO THE SHOW A FEW WEEKS AGO - IT WAS CERTAINLY AN HONOR TO TALK TO YOU AND HAVE YOU AS A GUEST! YOU ADDED A TOUCH OF SPARKLE TO OUR WEEK THAT DAY AND WE WONT EVER FORGET THE HONOR YOU PAID US BY DOING SO.
GOD BLESS YOU AND TUNE IN TO THE WWB WORLDWIDEBLUEGRASS.COM - WE'RE STILL SPINNING MUCH RICE AT THE WWB!
:)
GRACIE N THE GANG
WORLDWIDEBLUEGRASS.COM
GRACIE MULDOON
NEWPORT, KY - Thursday, September 04, 2008 at 21:17:27 (EDT)
Mr. Rice
I am not typically a bluegrass fan but do like folk guitar, I picked up your CD "Night Flyer" at a bookstore the other day and just wanted to tell you how much I throughly enjoyed it. Will be looking for some more of your works to add to my collection....keep up the good work
Pat Haley
Indianapolis
Pat Haley
Indianapolis, IN - Thursday, September 04, 2008 at 18:22:35 (EDT)
I know that Tony was/is a big Jerry Reed fan and I am too. I was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. I've had 3 main guitar heroes in my life. Two of them now are gone. Randy Rhoads and Jerry Reed. The third main guitar hero of mine is Tony Rice, who I see as the greatest acoustic guitarist of all time. Thanks for the music Tony and keep it coming for many years to come.
MATT
MI - Wednesday, September 03, 2008 at 13:36:48 (EDT)
TONY
I MET YOU BACK IN THE EARLY 70'S I KNEW THEN I LOVED BLUEGRASS AND I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL. I GREW UP AND WAS BEST FRIENDS WITH BILL YATES AND JIMMY GAUDREAU. THANKS TO YOUR WAY OF PLAYING, I HAVE NEVER CHANGED MY LOVE FOR YOUR MUSIC.I MISS THE DAYS I'D COME TO THE BIRCHMERE WITH MY LITTLE BOY WHICH HE'S NOW 26. BUT I HAVE A 9 YR OLD THAT HAS NEVER SEEN YOU IN PERSON PLEASE COME TO VEGAS I WILL PAY WHATEVER TO BRING YOU HERE.... LOVE ALWAYS RHONDA
RHONDA HICKMAN
LAS VEGAS, NV - Monday, September 01, 2008 at 00:48:02 (EDT)
Hey Tony! Love your style of playing the guitar. I got introduced to bluegrass thru my Grandfather at age 15. I have been going to Galax, VA Fiddler Convention for 6 years in a row! Other than that there isn't much bluegrass music where I live. That's why I like learning with CDs! First song I picked out was Faded Love off of your earlier albums with Windy and Warm song! Your one of my many inspirations in acoustic music!
Dwight Privette
Wilmington, NC - Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 22:57:22 (EDT)
Tony, Been a big fan of yours for years. Never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I do some jamming with a guy who says he once lived next to you and had played with you.. Name of Mack Billings, he to is a great guitarist. Me I am a mediocre player but love it anyway. Love anything that you do. I have a privately made D28 based on the 1935 D-28 like yours. Man does this thing ring out. I also own a 1999 HD-28, D-16 Lyptus and a DVM model... My favorite intrumental by you is Lost Indian... I crank it up on the CD player in my van.. George Hodgkiss just recorded for Leon Morris a song I wrote called God's Highway.. Look for it in the near future. Have a great day and keep the Bluegrass coming....
Gene Antwine
Jacksonville, NC - Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 12:05:46 (EDT)
Thanks, Tony, for being the master musician in tremendous influence that you are. I don't know of a better flat-picker out there. My hope is that one day I'll get to see you perform out here in California!
Tim Fillpot
Fresno, CA - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 12:09:58 (EDT)
wonderful music & a great website!!
eileen sideways
tall pines, ar - Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:49:30 (EDT)
Hey Tony! I love your music and have been a huge fan for years. I was wondering if you by chance remember playing with a Butch Smith? It would have been when you were kids/teens.
Jerrel Cloud
Malden, MO - Friday, August 22, 2008 at 19:34:40 (EDT)
Hi Tony.I like your guitar playing and I esteem what you have done in the world of music. In the Czech Republic, there are many your fans and they would like to see you there! Don´t you plan a trip to Europe? For case mail to lubos.maskara@seznam.cz
Lubos Maskara
Prachatice, - Monday, August 18, 2008 at 15:59:13 (EDT)
Tony,
Just wanted to pass you a simple "Thank You" for sharing your musical artistry over the years. Our whole family has come to enjoy your music. We were blessed to be together and able to enjoy your recent show at the Birchmere with "The Unit", thanks for the fine, fine show. From youngest (9) to oldest (55) we are all appreciative fans.
Henry
Henry
Luray, VA - Monday, August 18, 2008 at 13:53:21 (EDT)
Hey Tony I'm only nineteen and I've been following your music ever since I was a little kid and trying everything I could do to sound just like you. I hope maybe one day I can meet you face to face and you can show me a thing or two thanks. Keep on pickin'
Justin Smith
Forney, TX - Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 16:16:15 (EDT)
Mahn! Just rec'd "Night Flyer". Just heard the first song, by Tony, "Never Meant To Be". Knocked my socks off! Has a bit of Dylan kiss-off in it. Gotta love that. I have many of the other tunes on various CD's, but it's nice to have 'em all in one place. Tony, Clarence and Doc are the Holy Trinity of acoustic gtr players for me!
Bill Colonna
Manassas, VA - Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 07:26:26 (EDT)
Just back from the Birchmere (Aug.16)--what a happy night! I'm a longtime fan (70s) who hadn't been to one of your shows for a few years, but wow...WOW! Such a grand collection of stuff, so well done. So glad we were there!
Susan C
Falls Church, VA - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 23:30:36 (EDT)
Just Want To Say Thanks For Having Recorded Such Great Music In Your Time. My Dad And I Can Listen To It Over And Over Again. Our Personal Favorite Would Have To Be The Bluegrass Album Band. We Don't Care What Anyone Thinks, that's the best bluegrass sound you could ever hear! Birchmere VA Tonight, look forward to seeing you and mr. crowe.
Tim Thompson
Mechanicsville, Md - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 14:24:28 (EDT)
Going thru some boxes today and remembering the years I spent outside of Lexington, VA
listening pretty much only listening to Tony, N. Blake G. Lightfoot and C. Smithers and it was Tony Rice that led me to the others in some way. Wow. How can one musician play such an influential role in so many othewise distant individuals - I can't describe here how much of my thinking and perspective has been influenced by his voice, music and selections of music.
On a lighter note.. wondering today if I'll ever here Tony play a Pat Metheny song like James or anything from M. Hedges... sadly we will never see Hedges play Rice... but there is such an affinity between some of their vocal recordings like "church street blues" and "Watching My Life Go By".. anyhow. than you. look forward to your next show on the west coast.
Patrck Locke
Arcata, CA - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 12:42:47 (EDT)
I am a devoted fan, love your different styles. I saw you at Hiawasee Ga and was able to sit up close, it was an unbelievable experience. I got photos of your hands and guitar. I do grieve for your lost singing voice. As I write I'm listening to "Greenlight on the Southern". What a blessing you have been both with your guitar and voice. Thanks for sharing with us.
Laura
Ga - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 10:52:25 (EDT)
Tony,
The new releases of Pony, About Love, and Never Meant to Be is great.
I loved your song on Larry's record and love it just as much your new record. Night Flyer has the best selection of songs EVER! Hope you are doing well. Keep that motorhead Danny straight now.
your friend,
Scott P
c-burg, va - Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 08:02:26 (EDT)
You are the best guitar player I have ever seen.You are the best. I would like to get some lessons sometime from you I have been playing for 33 years I have a D-28 Martin I have had for 33 years e-mail me sometime please gadget402001@yahoo.com
Bobby Shelton
Reidsville, NC - Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 13:41:22 (EDT)
Hey Tony. I wanted to tell you how much I learned from your playng over the years particularly in the space grass era. Make another jazz recording some day!
Dale Carroll
Cary, NC - Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 09:46:06 (EDT)
Greetings to all.
We hope all the fans will check out Tony's latest album release NIGHT FLYER. His new album features an incrediable tune he wrote and sings called, NEVER MEANT TO BE. It also includes the tune PONY. A personal statement by him that all road troubadors can certainly relate to.
I would also like to invite any fans who may find themselves in the Triad area of N.C, to Chinqua-Penn Plantation, this upcomming Thurs. 8/14 6p.m to 7p.m. I am hostessing a wine release party for the new Chinqua-Penn Muscadine Red. It will be held inside the court yard here. There is no admission to attend this event.
Our Best to all the fans and their loved ones.
Pamela Rice
http://www.chinquapennplantation.com
Mrs. Tony Rice
- Saturday, August 09, 2008 at 12:55:58 (EDT)
Sorry I forgot to leave you my e-mail ad lyallswelding@adelphia.net
Thanks, Ray Lyall....
Ray Lyall
Clintwood, VA - Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 18:20:57 (EDT)
I really like your style of playing the guitar. Could you help me find a recording of the bluegrass suspects, where you sing big river. Thanks, Ray Lyall
Ray Lyall
Clintwood, VA - Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 18:18:03 (EDT)
I love you Tony!!! You and Doc Watson are my inspirations on the guitar.
Dave Simmons
Roy, UT - Sunday, August 03, 2008 at 19:41:52 (EDT)
Mr. Rice,
Thank you so much for signing my Martin when you were in Memphis last. It was already one of my prized possessions, but now it's irreplaceable! I get comments on it everywhere I play now. I also got Ricky Skaggs to sign it back in February, so now Skaggs and Rice go with me everywhere! Can't beat that! I'll never be able to do you justice, but thanks so much just the same! Come back and see us soon!
Matthew Crockett
Matthew Crockett
Memphis, TN - Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 02:06:09 (EDT)
I know that Tony was a fan of Artie Traum. I understand that Artie passed away this past Sunday. RIP...
Doug
Broomfield, CO. - Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 09:24:26 (EDT)
HI, TONY
YOU ARE A VERY GOOD GUITAR PLAYER.
I HAVE BEEN PLAYING BLUEGRASS
AND BLUEGRASS GOSPEL GUITAR FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. I AM HOPEING I WILL BE AS GOOD AS YOU ONE DAY.
EMAIL ME AT matlewjones@live.com
MATTHEW
MATTHEW
BLACKSTONE, VA - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 16:31:53 (EDT)
Love your music, wish you all the best. Try to come up my way a little more often when touring!
Scott Hinz
Columbus, OH - Monday, July 21, 2008 at 22:03:04 (EDT)
Love your redos of Gordon first time I have Heard of U but will listen for more of your work Thanks Todd
Todd Adams
Manito, IL - Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 22:20:37 (EDT)
I was a hard rock and heavy metal fan until I heard tony rice play the guitar. What else can i say but WOW!
Bryan
Ocala, Fl - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 15:09:57 (EDT)
God has blessed you with talent, and I am so glad that you are sharing it with us all. I wish you all God's best.
Christina Emrick
Jackson, MS - Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 10:39:50 (EDT)
Dangit, that email addy didn't make it in...(classynomad@excite.com)
-F-
Frank Farley
Spring Hill, FL - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 06:59:21 (EDT)
Hey, T... I'm looking for a Standard Poodle... Any suggestions? Hey, and forgive me this next thing- I see my old friend RICHARD BULL a few below me in the forum. Since neither you nor he have my current number, I hope someone would email me and get it, lol <>
As for the Brit liking the lightfoot... Gordon is a fantastic lyricist, but Tony Plays Lightfoot, for sure. Just makes Gord's Gold go Platinum!!!
Regards, all. -Frank-
Frank Farley
Spring Hill, FL - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 06:55:34 (EDT)
was always a big fan of gordon lightfoot and his song "shadows'.
Just heard your version for the first time!!
I know!! things move slower over here.
LOL
Your version is terrific!!
robb
Nottingham, - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 07:31:18 (EDT)
What happened to the book? Why is there no mention on your official web site of how your voice is doing? Love your music but need these important details.Thanks.
DAVE M.
WAUKEGAN, Il. - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 08:03:51 (EDT)
Been a fan since the first time I heard Tony. He deserves a lot more airplay. Looking to track down some songs that aren't listed in the discography. One was Double Eagle (or something close to it) and the other was a piece from Mozart in Cm. Any idea where I can find them?
Les Czinege
Kwajalein Atoll, - Monday, June 23, 2008 at 00:15:32 (EDT)
Tony, you are the man! I have been busy learning all the rhythm stuff Wyatt showed me in Gainesville about 20 years ago - I love playing the Spacegrass! I finally have a pretty good handle on it, even that crosspick rhythm. I am greatful to Wyatt and mostly to you.
I met a man who Leon used to work concrete with at my weekly gig.
I hope to see you in Hiawassee next month.
I recently got a Border Collie puppy and named him Tony to go with my older Chow/Pit mix named Grisman. I finer pair of musicians doesn't exist (or dogs!)
Richard Bull
Alva, FL - Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 16:09:05 (EDT)
Happy belated birthday Tony. Thanks for sharing your amazing musical talent over the years.
MATT
MI - Friday, June 13, 2008 at 13:18:46 (EDT)
Happy Birthday Tony! Hope to meet you someday! You're the best flatpicker there is!!!
Gaither Harwood
Rutherfordton, NC - Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 21:37:17 (EDT)
Happy Birthday, Tony! We're looking forward to seeing you in July in Earlville. Can't wait! I've been loving your music for over 20 years and this will be my first experience seeing you live. Please come back to central NY often!
Larry Tetro
Unadilla, NY - Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 19:19:05 (EDT)
Tony-
We send you sincere wishes for a great birthday!
Take care, friend,
Bauc and Cindy
Terry & Cindy Baucom
Monroe, NC - Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 13:44:04 (EDT)
Hello Tony! Being able to reach you is such a cool thing! I am one of these guys who has for decades, played guitar, "on and off". Since I started catching your clips on Youtube etc. I play long into the night and then blame you for making me late to work. I cant say enough about your playing Tony and it has revived in me a renewed hope that I can make music again. When I play one of your runs, (or try), my wife says, "that is so cool!" I dont know how you are able to pick from string to string like you do. I try to slow the video down to learn it. I can do it some but not with near the speed or grace. I especially like Tipper, Old Home Place,Church Street Blues and Nine Pound Hammer but I like everything you do. I wish you would come to Albuquerque, nearest city to me. Maybe I will awaken to new ability someday but I have to say, YOU have awakened my desire to play and I am forever grateful to you. I feel truly indebted to you and that's no joke. From what I read it was your birthday earlier this month, I'm sorry I missed it and I hope it was a good one! Thank you for the instructional videos and literature! Your'e the man buddy! God bless you and take good care. Thanks again! (Perry D. Anglin, Rubu217@aol.com)
Perry D. Anglin
Tijeras, N.M. - Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 10:10:52 (EDT)
I have often wanted to express my appreciation for Tony and his extraordinary talent but have resisted because when I read the entries in this guest book I think, yes, I can relate to that, I wish I would have told him that; I am at a loss for something new to discuss. As I browse the entries tonight, I see that my neighbor Bill, who I have not met, from Staunton, VA and Mary from Sarasota, FL have both posted entries to the guestbook. I am vacationing in Florida this week with my family, from Virginia, and we passed through Sarasota today on our way to Tampa, this was the catalyst that compelled me to share my thoughts. Side note, the Italian Buffet in Sarasota is awesome!
Like many of you who have authored an entry in this guest book, the music of Tony has had a great influence on me. At the risk of sounding redundant, I will reflect on my experiences of seeing Tony in person. Whether it be a face to face, one on one conversation back stage at the Lime Kiln in Lexington, VA (circa 1995) or at Merle Fest in North Carolina with a sea of spectators between me and the stage; I feel a connection, which transcends time and space, that binds us in a mutual appreciation for the uniquely original sounds that Tony generates with a flat pick against steel strings.
It is always with some hesitation that I approach someone like Tony because I do not want to encroach on his personal space but if the opportunity presents itself, it is hard for me to resist. I have had the pleasure of meeting Tony on several occasions and he has always made me feel like I was important to him and by doing so he turned what for me was an awkward and somewhat intrusive situation into a pleasant encounter between distant friends.
I guess I should wrap this up. I’ll probably be blocked from future postings due to the excessive word count of my post. What can I say? It has been twenty plus years since my dearly departed friend, Jerry McCauley, first turned me on to the music of Tony and Tony was already a legend; I could probably write all night long.
I would just like to thank Tony for being accessible and maintaining a composure that does not discourage fans from approaching him. Thanks to Pamela for her support of Tony and his fans; we appreciate your posts and the letters of appreciation you send in response to our support of you and Tony in times of unusual crisis, i.e. the NC flood. Thanks to Wyatt for teaching me the technique of cross-picking. Thanks to Ron for providing the backbone to the Rice Brothers recordings. Many thanks to Larry for his musical contributions; I wish I could have seen you perform live. I hope you rest in peace and that you’ll keep the lamp on for us, let it shine so we can find, our way back home.
Jay Gallimore
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Jay Gallimore
Waynesboro, VA - Saturday, June 07, 2008 at 02:11:03 (EDT)
.....as I said, I wanna be among the first ones to tell you HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY GUITAR HERO!
Love and Peace from Italy
Andrea
Andrea
Milano, - Friday, June 06, 2008 at 14:36:34 (EDT)
June 3, 2008....Happy Birthday Tony....Thank you for all the beautiful music....that has enriched so many of our lives!
Mary Detwiler
Sarasota, FL - Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 20:46:16 (EDT)
I always liked the Bluegrass Revival with Bela Fleck, etc..and I find your guitar styles in that melodic mode. I will never play like you, but I enjoy trying. I will be 73 in July and I intend to purchase your "hands" poster and your double DVD instruction set.Good luck and keep pickin' forever.
Joe Mckloski
Niceville 32578, FL - Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 16:43:28 (EDT)
Just wanted you to know we have enjoyed your picking for many years. Really enjoy your work with Norman Blake. Trying to pick like Tony Rice is like trying to hit like Babe Ruth.It aint gonna happen. But every picker will keep trying. Continued good luck and good health. We love you! Bill.
Bill Shoemaker
Staunton, Va - Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 10:59:16 (EDT)
I am the pastor of a Baptist church here in Callahan. Me, my wife and three kids pick together in a group we call "Sandy Creek Revival." You have been life changing for me. My entire family loves your music. Hope to meet you one day. Thanks for the amazing body of work.
Dolton Robertson II
Callahan, FL - Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 00:07:39 (EDT)
Tony,
This week was a year since Loy died. Went and bought a Fender Strat in his honor! Wouldn't he have love that! He loved you, Man! BW Power
Phillis
Benson, NC - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 23:52:42 (EDT)
I am the Apache Helicopter pilot who met Mr. Rice back stage in Hayden. I gave him my patch and unit coin. I can be reached at patrick.j.baker@us.army.mil or at 254-624-8061. It was truly great to meet the man who's music has pulled me through some tough times in Iraq. What a great guy and wonderful American. The show was incredible!
Thanks- Josh Baker
Josh Baker
Huntsville, AL - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 14:41:14 (EDT)
Tony is requesting contact info. for/from the Fighter Pilot who had just finished his tour of duty in Iraq. He met him backstage at the Hayden Alabama show, but has misplaced the contact info.
Anyone who can help Tony, with this, please email marilee@keithcase.com with that info.
Tony also sends his Warmest Regards, and Thanks to all his fans who visit him here at TonyRice.Com...you are greatly appreciated.
Pamela
Mrs.Tony Rice
Turtle Island, - Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 20:19:32 (EDT)
On the unofficial martin guitar forum under the buy and sell section in a post titled, "TR..da man" someone is trying to sell prints of a pic they took of THE MASTER.. I'm not sure thats kosher..and being one of Tonys biggest fans..I thought I would give you all a heads up. Thanks for the show in Lexington KY back on January 17th Tony...you were awesome! Looking forward to more..
RiceFan
KY - Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 15:05:13 (EDT)
Hey Tony..
Lookin' forward to your phone in today! It's being billed as a BIG NAME SURPRISE CALL IN - so however long it lasts is GREAT with me!
God bless you - keepin' it Blue for ya at the WWB!
Your Fan
Gracie Muldoon
GRACIE MULDOON
CINCINNATI, OH - Friday, May 23, 2008 at 07:32:06 (EDT)
Tony,
I took my son Scott to see you in Louisville in Sept. 1985. He was 14 at the time and it fueled a fire in him that still burns brightly. We are both avid fans to this day. Thanks for the wonderful music.
Ed Coney
Hot Springs, Ar - Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 21:29:24 (EDT)
Tony,
A grown man is not supposed to cry, but I get very emotional every time I hear your music. Something within your music connects to my heart. I play an acoustic guitar, and my quest is always to touch hearts the way you do. Thank you for your music!
Jim Busch
Loretto, MN - Friday, May 16, 2008 at 13:44:14 (EDT)
A lot of you from this list have been contacting us. Thank You.
The Tony Rice Unit will be playing in my front yard, which is the coolest place in the world to see a show.
Come see what we mean
Saturday May 24th!!!
www.TheAcousticCafe.com
We are about forty miles North of Birmingham, Alabama.
steve masterson
hayden, al - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 13:02:06 (EDT)
Hi Tony, I have always loved your music. You're the reason I started loving BG music. I was thrilled to see you and AKUS last year in Knoxville. What a wonderful show. Hope to see you all again soon. Take care. Lori Copeland
Lori
Powell, TN - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 09:10:03 (EDT)
The Tony Rice Unit just rocked my hometown of Warsaw, VA. After being a huge fan for the past 20 years and having already met him once. I left his show today with even more respect for him than I had before. Tony is not only the greatest musician in the world but a true gentleman as well. He took the time to talk to me and autographed a few items as well. I read an entry where someone was asking who was currently playing with the Unit, well today it was Tony and Wyatt, Ricky Simpkins, Bryn Davies, and Rob Ickes.
Daniel
Warsaw, VA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 01:51:54 (EDT)
Im 48yrs. old now,and have been listening to Tonys music since the age of 20. My brother,who also loved bluegrass,was introduced to Tony by me.Sadly,he died at the age of 38,but took the music of Tony along with him to his grave.He asked while living, to have a Tony Rice song played at his funeral,and so it was. I also will have the same done at my funeral,as long as my wishes are granted.Is taht a true fan or not? Thanks,Ray Lester
Ray Lester
Meherrin, Va. - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 17:08:12 (EDT)
Looking foreward to seeing Tony or should I say (Mr.Rice)this weekend. I cant believe he is coming to my small hometown Warsaw,VA!
Daniel
Warsaw, VA - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 23:23:23 (EDT)
Does anyone know who is playing in the Unit with Tony this go around? If so please post. Thanks!
Bob B.
Midlothian, va - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 17:21:07 (EDT)
yee-yah!!!
Phil Harmon
Villa Hills, KY - Friday, May 02, 2008 at 15:31:38 (EDT)
Just got back from Merlefest 08. Your performance was as usual spot on perfect! You are by far the best guitar player in the world. Play on! Best wishes, P. Scott.
P. Scott
McMinnville, TN - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 23:06:09 (EDT)
Drove six hours to see Tony & The Unit on Monday April 29th in South Carolina. It was well worth it!!!
This was the first in a string of shows The Unit is doing. The last one will be in my front yard on May 24th.
We are about forty miles North of Birmingham, Alabama
www.TheAcousticCafe.com
Since 1996 our goal has been to provide the worlds coolest atmosphere to see live music. We think we have achieved that goal.
steve masterson
hayden, al - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 11:41:42 (EDT)
Hi Tony
If you are reading this, is it possible that you might click on your YouTube video of "Church Street Blues" and resolve the issue of your Martin D 28 with the enlarged soundhole ?
If you don't want to reply on the comments thread, then feel free to email me at murmac1946@aol.com
btw, I first saw you play at Cambridge Folk Festival 1976 , with David Grisman and Bill Keith, you guys were GREEEAATTT !
Murray
Edinburgh, - Friday, April 25, 2008 at 15:35:27 (EDT)
You have been my #1 bluegrass guitar hero since I saw you with the Bluegrass Alliance.
Mike Olliver
Levittown, PA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 17:43:34 (EDT)
wow - thank you so much, you are amazing - thank you so very much for so much music which I have truly enjoyed so very, very much
I can't comment but thank you
Jeanne
- Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 09:05:51 (EDT)
Hi Tony..
Been a big fan of yours forever and would love to interview you someday soon on the WWB~WorldWideBluegrass.com.
We spin your music as well as Donna Hughes and still spinning Larry's projects on the WWB. Hope you are getting feedback on that. If you are interested in an interview please contact me at gracie@worldwidebluegrass.com
Thanks for all the years of wonderful music to listen to. Its spinning at the WWB!WorldWideBluegrass.com
God bless,
Gracie Muldoon
General Manager
WorldWideBluegrass.com
Gracie Muldoon
Cincinnati, OH - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 09:19:32 (EDT)
Ya know what??....I think you're the reason Bluegrass Guitar is what it is today, without a doubt. You, and more importantly, your influences deserve the credit for what "BLUEGRASS GUITAR" (lead and rhythm) is today.
That said, I truly don't want to seem rude, but, I must say, as an avid fan, and a guy who checks this website regularly, if your latest news on this site is Wyatt's August 2007 Clinic, that was posted in July of 2007, is the best your webmaster or publicist can do for us, your fans, then please, take that feature off of your site or at least update your "news" with some sort of regularity, please.
Maybe post about Bub and Simpkins who are now 1/2 of the Quartet, or tell us the status of your Biography by Tim Stafford & Carolyn Wright? Any release (DVD or CD) coming from the AKUS/Tony Rice Tour??
Anything on a regular basis would be nice. Keep us posted man. We are interested.
Jeff Dodson
Berea, KY - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 00:55:16 (EDT)
I'm a fan for life! You are the best Tony!
Whitetrash
Talahassee, FL - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 02:34:17 (EDT)
Below is the brand new and comprehensive article on the Merlefest Music Festival in Gritz Music Magazine. It is an all encompassing piece, covering the stories of Doc and Merle Watson and the origins of the festival, and previews the upcoming Merlefest 2008. But, it also goes indepth about Merlefest 2007, using those exceptional performances from last year to showcase what is special about this event. Highlighted in the article are a few of the performances that featured Tony, including the meteor-enhanced jam under the stars with Alison and Union Station.
The article is here,
http://www.swampland.com/articles/view/swampland/521.
Derek Halsey
Derek Halsey
Cincinnati, OH - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 17:58:10 (EDT)
Hey Tony, Since we have never talked I would like to take this opertunity to say I was sad to hear of Larrys passing. I lived in Inverness Fl. until 2000, and got to see him play a few times. I was first turned on to you guys by JD Crowe and One of the McClain Brothers. I have wondered over the years as to weither we are related, who knows. I was born in Flatwoods But my dads family came from southeastern, Ky. and from Arkansa before that. Love the music
Dave;
The Mesaris Band.
David Rice
Somerset , Ky - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 09:52:25 (EDT)
Hi Tony, Hope you and your families are all well. I recently purchased "New Acoustic Guitar" and just wanted to thank you for sharing your musical knowledge so freely and openly. Just listening to you talk about how you interrupt and play music is a gift from god...it really is. Thanks Man, Bob
Bob
Londonderry, VT - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 11:01:42 (EDT)
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