British guitarist analyses Tony Rice and friends live in 1988

[@aurora2082]

Such amazing talent! Fun to see everyone when they were so young. Bela Fleck (banjo), Jerry Douglas (dobro), John Cowan on guitar in the back, Mark O’Connor (fiddle), Sam Bush (mandolin), and of course, Tony Rice. Masters of bluegrass. It doesn’t get better!

[@Malibu1515]

Kinda like a New (blue)Grass Revival!😊

[@clayjones8890]

Was at this show. Lucky to have been very good friends with Tony my entire life. Played many shows with him. My first recording was with him and his brother Larry. Rest In Peace my brother.

[@Malibu1515]

Don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but they're playing at what is now referred to as Merle-fest in N. Wilksboro N.C. Merle Watson was a great guitar and slide player and the son of the legendary "Doc" Watson. He died tragically in a tractor accident on his farm in 1985. He and his father(who he recorded a lot with since the age of 15) won two Grammy awards. He is considered one of the greatest flat-picking guitarists ever and I'm sure Tony and the boys were there out of their immense respect for such a talented man.

[@briancook4248]

Saw tony and doc together on stage at a bunch of merlefests in the 90s. We have a picture of doc on the wall in the living room, I need to add tony pic, maybe one of these merles

[@rearrangio]

This is also the Cabin Stage - next to the main stage. Bands would play a set there while they main stage was being set up for the next band.

[@joeyg8172]

This is the picture perfect definition of a SUPER GROUP!

[@Malibu1515]

Ya they could call it New Grass Revival. Oh wait....

[@justkaron]

​Oh NGR with Rice and O'Conner sitting in. Just kidding, sorta. Why did they make Cowen stand in back. Disrespectful.

[@kurtisle]

Something you don't see with many players these days is the fun and competition that you see with real pros, as here. They are having a ball up there. Reminds me of bluesmen that toss in "quotes" (riffs) from history. They're having fun between themselves as well as entertainment us. Thanks as always Fil. Great of you to recognize the greats.

[@MrPorter7]

I saw Tony about four times and he was breathtaking every time. His vocals were incredible, as well. He is my favorite acoustic player.

[@zirconarmadillo]

Great work here Fil. Thank you for featuring this bluegrass style music and the artistry of Tony Rice. The sound is pure Americana. Your observation that the music "moves" people with it's relentless driving beat is absolutely spot on. Your appreciation for Rice and his work causes me to wonder if we may eventually see Fil fronting a bluegrass ensemble, melting faces all over the UK. As I write, Billy Strings is making his first UK appearances, laying the groundwork in London. RIP Tony Rice.

[@Ralonmithos]

I miss Tony so much, what a godly player he was

[@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927]

I was lucky enough back in 1989 to witness 3 of those musicians on stage play together as 75% of an ensemble called New Grass Revival. John Cowan the bassist, Bela Fleck on Banjo, and Sam Bush on Mandolin. (Pat Flynn was NGR's guitarist; he and Tony Rice worked together also.) All of them were at the absolute top of their respective pyramids as Nashville and Blue Grass session people. To this day, I consider that performance to have been the greatest collective display of musicianship and raw talent I have ever seen---and I have seen almost everybody worth seeing with the exception of Zeppelin. Simply breathtaking skill and musicality.

[@rockinredneck57]

Tony and Sam worked together in the early 70s in the Bluegrass Alliance. Before Tony joined JD. Sam didn't even have an F5 mandolin yet and Tony didn't have his Holy Grail D-28 yet either.

[@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927]

@@rockinredneck57 Re: Sam's F-5 I remember hearing somewhere--ages ago--that Sam's Gibson F-5 is a Lloyd Loar and quite literally priceless at this point in time.

[@johnhaynes6580]

Tony Rice...incredible guitar player, heavily influenced by Clarence White and "Doc" Watson. One thing...as a very amateur guitar player, but an accomplished banjo player: The banjo is usually tuned to open G tuning in bluegrass. Here it is also capoed up to play in the key of A, as is Tony's guitar. This is often done to make it easier on the fiddle and mandolin players.

[@lupcokotevski2907]

Thanks again Fil for honouring the lesser known greats of contemporary music in a manner in which they deserve.

[@tshellycreations9059]

I seen Tony with his brother Wyatt in Johnson City Tennessee at a little place called the “Downhome”. I never will forget that show and what an impact it had on my guitar playing!! Tony was a true legend!!! Thanks for this video!!

[@mrblue8439]

Thank you for the live stream Fil sorry I did not stay for the whole entire video but I always enjoy your tapes. You really are the best teacher on the planet now. I hope my friend finds your channel soon.

[@nancyduncan6209]

Thanks for this. My all time favorite video of these talented icons of bluegrass.

[@rickycarter7154]

Hi Fil, I was there that day, and yes, it was that great. Thanks for your analysis. 😁😁😁

[@cacornett58]

You said the banjo was tuned to A. I'm sure the banjo is tuned to open G. However the banjo has a capo at the 2nd fret so yes he is playing in A.

[@bud3094]

Thanks so much Fil! RIP Tony Rice, My condolences to the Rice family ❤

[@j.s.3113]

Thanks for spreading the word, as you have done before. Everyone needs to check out his take on Coltrane’s, My Favorite Things. He was always on the edge of Jazz but said his bread and butter was with the Bluegrass fans. Wonderful you heard from Pam. Always enjoy your commentary.

[@susanreynolds661]

I would of gave anything to have seen Tony Rice back in the days!!!

[@barbaramurphy9420]

Thanks. Always great to hear Tony Rice play and sad to hear he passed. His bio "Still Inside: The Tony Rice Story" came out a few years ago explains a lot about his playing. John Cowan played electric bass and with Sam Bush, and Bela Fleck in New Grass Revival for years. Netflix recently featured a documentary on Sam Bush called "Revival: The Sam Bush Story". Any listeners interested in Bluegrass will find it rewarding. Sam explains how he developed his up tempo chop you mention in the video. In Bluegrass with no drummer Bill Monroe started the practice of using a mandolin chop for rhythm.

[@wandamundy1759]

This is Merle Fest (for Doc Watson's son), and they used to call themselves "Strength In Numbers." Every player on that stage is a world champion on their instrument. From left to right: Mark O'Connor (fiddle) - Sam Bush (Mandolin) - Tony Rice (Guitar) - Bela Fleck (Banjo) - Edgar Meyer (in the back - Bass) - Jerry Douglas (Dobro). And Mark and Sam can each play guitar, fiddle and mandolin. They are all amazing !!

[@bjustice]

John Cowan on bass 😊

[@willanicole6356]

Thanks for this BRILLIANT show of major BLUEGRASS talent and the way you explained this DYNAMIC of picking was expert. Tony Rice was bigger than life and will be sadly missed🙏

[@tcbanjo]

Wow!! Great analysis and beautiful demonstration! There is a vibrant bluegrass scene in Europe, France in particular. Side note.. Tony always looked sharp in shirt, tie, and jacket, a bluegrass tradition started by the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. He always wore jacket and tie as well as his band the Bluegrass Boys, to dispel the image of hillbilly mountain folk. Thanks 😊

[@patricias5122]

i'm so glad that Tony Rice knew about and loved the analysis of his performance. That makes me feel a little better.

[@lindaz1290]

Really nice tribute tonight, Fil. I used to be one of those people who thought bluegrass was for hillbilly mountain folk - until I found you. I now have a profound appreciation for it and Tony Rice was really incredible. Thanks for opening my eyes!

[@USA-sx1xi]

Thanks for getting back with me email in reference to making a video of Tony Rice and his passing even though you have made vids in the past of him. I have loved watching your KZbin channel for a good while now and you show so much respect for so many genres of music. I listen to a wide range of music myself and I have so much respect for the talent and hard work that technical players such as Tony Rice to Randy Rhoads for examples shared with the world world and for the wonderful music they leave us. These great players have lite the flame for our young generation to take that torch and run with it.

[@musicismagic3001]

I have been lucky enough to see all of these artists in different groups so many times I can’t even count! New Grass Revival at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival with a myriad of guests...just so much fun! Tony Rice played many, many times at Telluride too. NEVER have I seen any one of them have an “off” performance. Just such gifted artists it is hard to fathom!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I went to the 1983 Telluride Festival, I had died and gone to heaven. The greatest time of my life.

[@musicismagic3001]

@@lawrencetaylor4101 I went every year from 1985 through 1991 or 1992. I also go to the Lyon’s Bluegrass and Folks festivals which is just down the road from me. Telluride was so fun back in the 80’s. I bet you had a blast in 83!

[@glamgal7106]

Hi Fil, I'm on catch-up here. I love how you expressed much respect for the late Tony Rice's musicianship in your analysis. I also appreciated your guitar playing demonstration. I was reminded that the sky's the limit when syncopation is used in music. It was sad to hear of Tony's passing--"When a loved one becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Fil, thanks for this treasurable tribute.

[@haze61151]

'Melt Your Face',,,love it. I'm a big John Cowan fan,,one of the best voices alive!! All are good friends of mine R.I.P. dear Tony.

[@HermesNinja]

I love to learn something new every day. And with this video - I’ve learned enough to take me through the next year! 😊

[@1220elm]

Hey Fil. Tony Rice was my biggest music hero. I listen to everything from blues to bluegrass but I've spent more time listening to Tony's music and trying to learn some of his licks than anyone else. Thank you for showing respect to his legacy. All the best to you and yours for 2021. Cheers from Canada :)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks and happy New Year to you too!

[@johnnewby2043]

Tony is a legend. Great video

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Thank you for this reaction; I hated to learn of his passing. I’m from the North Georgia mountains, here in the U. S. , and grew up on Bluegrass and did a lot of clogging to this type music. ❤️❤️❤️

[@bonitajordan6825]

Thanks Fil. I’m just starting to appreciate blue grass music and appreciate your teaching and analysis.

[@JohnnysCoolStuff]

The Tony Rice Unit and New Grass Revival...the 80's were awesome. For years I wondered if Tony would get the recognition he deserved. It may be a little late, but the internet has made that happen. All the guys on stage here are first-class musicians.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I enjoyed this beyond measure! You are the music teacher we all wanted in junior high!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@crazyangus862]

Great vid, thank you! Such a loss, RIP TR. Listening to TR was a huge motivator for me to spend more time woodshedding . His instructional videos on Homespun are a gold mine too; just watching a master break things down is a pleasure. The bluegrass genre (in name, at least) is celebrating 75 years this month, which is pretty cool. December 1945 - Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys lineup with Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt first appeared at the Grand Ole Opry. Thank you Bill Monroe, thank you Tony Rice, and thank you Fil. Happy New Year!

[@wingsofpegasus]

And to you too!

[@debrabeck9630]

I first heard Tony Rice on the Rice and Skaggs (Ricky) album.He’s terrific!! Thank you for your reaction video to this.I think I’ve heard most of these gentlemen play at one time or another, and each is brilliant. Together, they are outstanding! Bela Fleck is also mind blowing with the Flecktones.

[@jackwalker1822]

I am not sure my ears can even listen that fast! RIP Tony what a phenomenal guitar player and so influential to so many other guitarists.

[@marilynsheffield612]

Great Live Stream. Not familiar with him but wow could he play! Of course I love to watch you watching and see you pick up that guitar! Have a great day. ❤

[@elizabethspedding1975]

Happy New Year! Thank-you for all your work.I have learnt so much from you , and I look forward to learning much more. RIP Tony.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks, no problem and Happy New Year to you too!

[@raymondeaton5692]

I was sitting about 20 feet away. This was at the first Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC.

[@clayjones8890]

Me too! Best Merlefest they ever had!

[@raymondeaton5692]

@@clayjones8890 Are you Clay Jones the flatpicker?

[@clayjones8890]

@@raymondeaton5692 I am yes sir.

[@raymondeaton5692]

@@clayjones8890 You're a great player. You are right, that was the best Merlefest. When it became too commercialized I stopped going. It was so laid back. Mark O'Conner and his wife had a blanket spread out on the ground behind me and they had a new baby. Mike Cross was right behind them. All the artists were great.

[@clayjones8890]

@@raymondeaton5692 thank you so much Raymond! I’ve been very blessed to have worked with the greatest players in bluegrass or I wouldn’t have sounded as good! Hope to see ya down the bluegrass trail! Take care!

[@Malibu1515]

Had the pleasure of seeing Tony play with Peter Rowan's group back in '04 at a small venue. Sat there the whole night amazed by this talented man. Him and Jerry Garcia's 'Pizza' Tapes is one of my most cherished CD's. RIP Tony

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I grew up not far from Bluegrass, and in my University days it was a cool music to enjoy. My favorite experience was Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 1983, just before I stopped my hard partying days and went off to Chiropractic school. My friend took me and his cousin along in his parents camper, all we had to do was get him out of the camper into his wheelchair in the morning, and get him in bed at night. it was HEAVEN, even though it rained lots. But we were doing our own dance in Hackey Sack circles and listening to John Hartford, Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, New Grass Revival, Vasser Clemens...what a great lineup. I loved the spirit of Hackey Sack, since this was the start of the Hot Doggers who would take a sack and just play with themselves. But we were more into the communal spirit, and would try to have everyone participate. I used my soccer and juggling skills (soccer is like football, but there is no money so it doesn't stink) and there was always a good crowd in my circles and everyone liked participating. The best was when two really good hackers came in but played the group game, and I was feeding them hard passes but they were handling it well. That was when John Hartford was playing, so we were all having a great time. Even the musicians complimented us since we were really part of the atmosphere.

[@rockinredneck57]

They've all recorded together and played live many times. They all played on Bela's Tales From the Acoustic Planet album, on several of Tonys albums. Tony and Sam played in Bluegrass Alliance in the early 70s, Tony and Jerry played in JD Crowe and New South (with Ricky Skaggs) , Sam, Bela and John Cowan (on bass) were 3/4 of New Grass Revival. Mark is a premier fiddle player, a grand champion on both fiddle and guitar. All absolutely top shelf players.

[@pilotdrew85]

great to see people from other genres and places in the world enjoying Tony's music. A true legend for sure! I hope a silver lining to his passing is that more folks continue to discover his music

[@MrSpacejase]

I am right there with you. I started out with Ace Frehley and Jimmy page..years later..its this guy. Really love your show. RIP Tony.

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

Consider my face duly melted! This is yet another one of those occasions when I owe you thanks for introducing me to an artist that I would not have otherwise encountered. 😎🎼If I lack the knowledge, I know that given time you will enlighten me. There is one artist that this fine performance reminds me of: Steve Goodman. Maybe you could have a look at him one day? And what did 2020 have against SO many artists?

[@jackeetaylor2671]

RIP Tony Rice

[@mattstacy1652]

I’ve played bluegrass my whole life. The speed and rythym is hard enough, but these guys are also playing very hard! Like hard enough to break strings hard. Speed is one thing but putting the power behind it makes the speed harder to maintain. These guys push each other to the limits! Love it.

[@oscarwilson3929]

Open tuning on banjo is in key of G, not A. To play bluegrass in G, no capo. In A, capo 2nd strong, etc. Good video. Love Tony Rice and all those guys.

[@jennrat513]

This was fun to listen to and watch...😁👍

[@cerimccoy]

My favourite acoustic guitarist!!! A zillion stars!!!

[@sheldoninst]

Every American rock guitarist has bluegrass influence... even guitarist John 5 (Marylin Manson, Rob Zombie) extensively speaks about how early American TV shows that were bluegrass and country centric (Hee-Haw) featuring Roy Clark had an influence on him...ditto for Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) who always demonstrates the bluegrass & country flavor of his famous “White Wedding” riffs. Of course, there’s extensive bluegrass & country influences with many other American “blues” rockers such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, as well as fusion players like Eric Johnson and the one and only Steve Morse. There are a few British players who’ve also incorporated some of these bluegrass/country techniques including Guthrie Govan, Mark Knopfler, and of course the great Albert Lee! By the way, Albert Lee and Brent Mason are considered among the best bluegrass and country guitarists around.... which reminds me, please do a video on Brent Mason!!

[@1Moonchild]

Sorry I missed this. Looking forward to learning more about Tony Rice. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[@pateagle7191]

Hi Fil! BetaGems has a terrific video of Dicky Betts and Brian Setzer together in a late night performance from 1984. Fun fun!

[@kensod6034]

Thanks professor... Brotherrrrrrr.. Rock . 🎸

[@freedapeeple4049]

Hey Fil! Happy New Year to you! I would love to see you do a piece on Barbara Mandrell. She plays (or played) over a dozen instruments. A piece on any or all of the Mandrell sisters would be great, actually.

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

Saw him with David Grisman (Mandolin) in mid 80's . Treasured that genre . Utter virtuosity combined with a down home feel good sunny day ...never hurts remembering .

[@bobryan8793]

Fil ...one of the best examples of the backbeat is the country shuffle sometimes called the Ray Price groove....look up Ray Price he had a velvet voice....

[@steve60.]

AWESOME!! I couldn't agree more with your critique on this video and the talent that we are seeing. It makes me wonder Phil, do you suppose Tony and the guys are aliens from a galaxy far far away? I love bluegrass and am a guitarist wannabe and I find only a few of the people I know like and appreciate this genre and as you say the technique that seems to abound in it. I feel sorry for the folks that just don't get it. When I go to bluegrass festivals I do see folks that really do get it. Thanks for the positive analysis.

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

...and Jerry Douglas . Mercy . I was blessed .

[@Derekmartin20]

I was lucky enough to grow up with Bluegrass. Our family reunions just turned into all day jams. Kids as young as 5 all the way up to 80s. Good times.

[@arkleegan282]

Mark O'Connor on Fiddle ...is a fantastic guitar player also .. When he was a Kid they banned him from entering Cross Picking competition's .... He was Miles ahead of everyone ..as a Teen ...!!!

[@scoremat]

Amazing on all accounts!

[@jrooney58]

Post WWII through the 1980s Washington DC was a confluence of musical styles. Jazz, blues, country, bluegrass and, of course, rock n roll. So many of the top DC talents from that time period, like Roy Clark, Danny Gatton, and Roy Buchanan experienced that musical cross pollination, which is what made them unique

[@cambian]

Great vids - love your channel. Any chance to take a look at Johnny Marr from the Smiths? He seems really inventive and is quite well respected.

[@jamesprice6381]

THAZ IN MY BACK YARD..I LIVE IN MORAVIAN FALLS NC, THIS IS N WILKESBORO! I RAN SOUND FOR MERLE ONCE!

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

I was a professional bluegrass musician for decades. I know (or knew) everyone on that stage and did shows with all of them. When I moved to Nashville in 1991 many country musicians sort of looked down their noses at bluegrass players. But more out of ignorance than malice. Anyway it’s not as bad now. They’ve been educated by Bela, Cowan, Bush, O’Connor and others from the bluegrass world who headquarter in and around Music City.

[@martyjansing2675]

Have been listening and following these guys since the early '70s. First meet John Cowan playing bass and singing with a YES cover band. Talked with the night before he went to audition with NEW GRASS REVIVAL. then they moved to Louisville, Ky. about 1975. Used to see them all the time in several bars on East Main St. and West Main playing Lonesome Pine Special. Check out that series on KZbin, You should check out Sam Bush on his Strat-o-line and Bela Fleck on his Synthac-banjo. For a real super group of players check Strength In Numbers. Most of the players on this stage along with some others.

[@williambattline3420]

How about and analyses of Mulberry Street by Larry Carlton. I don't know if there is a performance video but the album solo is one of the most amazing I have heard.

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

✨ Tony Rice ✨ Rest in peace Thanks, Fil! 🖤

[@pheart2381]

Wish I could play my violin like that😯! I was brought up on music like this. My friends were listening to Wham!,and I was listening to Lester Flat! I was in a Wild West re-enactment group in the u.k. Could you review Corncob Blues from the All Around Bluegrass album? The man has a lovely clear natural voice. John Hartford.

[@wingsofpegasus]

He's here somewhere!

[@kensod6034]

Improvisation ... Not a jam but an Improvisation. You were smiling the whole time. Rock 🎸

[@Ravenscaller]

You really should look up the Nashville number system of counting chords. It really makes it easier to explain key transposition using a Kay-po not Cap-po. This is an all star band. Tony was adaptable depending on the people he played with along with the acoustics, mike set-up and even the crowd which goes some ways to explain the different versions. Plus Earl Scruggs once said he would go crazy if all he could do with play the same songs exactly the same way every night for years. Earl Scruggs is noted for his amazing right hand as well. Donny Osborn (The Osborn Brothers) explained that Earl could mess around with this left hand because his right would always going to get him out of anything his left hand got into if that makes sense. He and Tony and others at their level often play what they can just because they could and they never stop experimenting.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yes I haven't mentioned the Nashville number system yet so it could confuse a lot of people if I just said a 1-4-5 chord progression. I tend to keep it as simple as just saying G, C, D, but it's something I'll probably explain in the future!

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

Too funny, Fil. I just tripped over this video yesterday and watched it. Tony is an amazing flat picker! The bass player is going to hurt his neck. 8>)

[@jeffwyatt5709]

Saw Tony playing at a Merle Watson Festival 1989, 1990 and 1991....Hot Rize, Jim and Jesse and The Virginia Boys, Mac Wiseman and the Wildwood Express, Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys and Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. EmmyLou Harris performed with a young Vince Gill playing backup. Edgar Meyer, T. Micheal Coleman, Vasser Clements, Ronnie Milsap, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, Emmylou Harris, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Jerry Douglas, Roland White, Béla Fleck, Tony Rice Unit, Sam Bush, Peter Rowan and the Red Clay Ramblers and Pete Seeger. Alison Krauss. A close friend growing up grew up in the Valle Crucis NC area. His family farm was next to Doc Watson's place. Met Doc or i should say Mr. Watson as my buddy troy called him....cool stuff. The Boone area in the VA/NC/TN Highlands is an awesome place. The highest elevations east of the Mississippi...Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, Dogskin, Trade.....beautiful section of Appalachia.

[@suehollar2578]

I guess I never appreciated Bluegrass as much as I should have! I'll definitely be checking out other Tony Rice videos.

[@austenrobinson2747]

I wish Clarence’s life had not been cut short as you can clearly hear him in Tony’s playing. I for one cannot separate them but they are the best I have ever heard by a long way. So I’ll just go with co GOATS. RIP Tony.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

You said, "melt your face." Pretty much true!! 🎶😂

[@susandoyle6551]

Fantastic ❤!!!

[@tomhimmelspach2349]

Thank you, God, for Tony Rice.

[@TheKyPerson]

I went to grade school with Sam Bush. His mother and father were both talented musicians and Sam inherited their talent and went with it. His sisters were all good singers.

[@themantommy09]

Sam inspired me to buy a mandolin after seeing him live. Bless Sam Bush.

[@keithscott4013]

Please do stan bush live next

[@rstokes9630]

Hoping you can analyze The Cranberries, Celine Dion, Tool, Stevie Nicks, Dixie Chicks. Great channel. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@mcoram3486]

Love your vids and was a friend of Tony for years. Just one question. Why the Tele?

[@chipurBillWhite]

Sad news. Tony was so great.

[@wyattnorman4207]

Jerry Douglas is one of the greatest musicians ever. The dobro is a ridiculously hard instrument to play

[@hawaiiandobroblues]

just to mention that standard tuning for 5 string banjo in bluegrass is to a G major chord, not A.

[@robertscopa2626]

Wonderful.

[@fergo7010]

F..k everyone is dying...... RIP Tony 😔.....👍👍✌🤘

[@tanyahowell2653]

Do a video on Alto Reed. ⚘

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

Btw, as a player, I think that you’re brilliant!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

@@wingsofpegasus No good sir, when it comes to enjoyment, the thanks definitely flow in your direction. And, please, no false modesty. We both know that you are good.…

[@steby123]

A supremely top heavy bluegrass band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patty7beth]

Ironic - Fil's comment of Brits being generally unaware of bluegrass music - since its roots come from Britain. Just a snippet from Wikipedia, but it's a fascinating topic to research. (Wikipedia)Immigrants from England, the Scottish lowlands, and Ulster arrived in Appalachia in the 17th and 18th centuries, and brought with them the musical traditions of these regions, consisting primarily of English and Scottish ballads- which were essentially unaccompanied narratives- and dance music, such as reels, which were accompanied by a fiddle.[3]

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yes we all but forgot about it when it left unfortunately!

[@WavesRay]

When I first introduced Tony Rice to my wife in the form of The David Grisman Quintet, she listened for a few minutes, turned to me and said, "I can't listen that fast".

[@ursafan40]

Sad news. Had the pleasure of seeing Tony a few times over the years At this venue. Love the early Merlefest film. Fil, you gotta spend 4 days at Merlefest one year.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

I was there in 2002.... Saw Doc, Nickel Creek, Sam Bush....been dying to go back!

[@ursafan40]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz Maybe I saw ya! :-) I've been 20 out of 31 years. They canceled last Apr. Supposed to be back next SEPTEMBER 1921

[@tullfan2560]

Tony is the Tommy Emmanuel of bluegrass.

[@dannyjoehammons1894]

FIL you seemed to enjoy this..the dancing the girls was doing clogging . that came from Ireland an Scotland

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

Oh, FIl, I would still like to you to do a video on Josh Turner (his channel is Josh Turner Guitar). He does a great cover of "Layla" playing all of the instruments and doing all the vocals.