Doc Watson and Tony Rice-"Salt Creek" Merlefest 2002

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Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Sean Watkins
Merlefest Wilkesboro, NC 2002

[@ifolkinrock]

The funniest part of this video is Doc's guitar has dots on the neck and Tony's doesn't.

[@philipearlmcg3964]

made me chuckle.

[@Temptresstoo]

Made more amusing since Doc is blind. :)

[@garylander1755]

RIP, Tony. About the guitars in this clip, Doc's may be the same Gallagher he played and talked about on the Circle album cut in '70 or '71. Gallagher was a maker in Wartrace, TN, and his dreadnoughts were commercially available. Tony's is a Martin copy of his iconic 1935 Martin D-28 complete with bound neck, pickguard, and larger than regular sound hole. See his liner notes about this guitar in the CD "Tony Rice The Bluegrass Guitar Collection." He thought so much of this guitar that its serial number, 58597, is incorporated into the title art on the cover. There is a picture of the guitar slung over his shoulder inside showing that it had no dots. The copy may still be available from Martin as one of its signature guitars.

[@garylander1755]

Further to my reply, see article from Fretboard Journal that explains the eccentricities of the instrument-no dots, bound neck, enlarged sound hole and more:kzbin.info?stzid=Ugw2FSNXjN1paqM0xD14AaABAg&event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE5ySXBnRmZLTjlTTXUxNXRvZ2dveWlHMTFWQXxBQ3Jtc0ttclA4NW9BYkkwclVqc1JHdmJHR0ZxUnhJZ21lZFpOMDBoTFUtdVFBekhKeUhkV214VU13V2NkZ2hnSDVIeXdOd3FLaHNoQlotYmlCTXBSWDNTXzR1NGJZQS1vckpxdk52ZFFEMFU1dXlzaUpXejhlYw%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fretboardjournal.com%2Ffeatures%2F58957-tony-rice-and-his-holy-grail-martin-d-28%2F

[@justinhoyle9741]

@@garylander1755 the guitar Tony is playing is his Santa Cruz signature model.

[@pizzafingerzz5819]

Doc and tony picking together again in that great jam session up in the sky

[@_hardzz2027]

And Clarence White🙏🏻

[@mf5202]

A great Jam Session indeed.

[@scray00]

Finally to play with Merle again, and to be able to see his sons face for the first time. What a glorious day that must’ve been ❤️

[@mdhbigdog]

I have to admire the young Sean Watkins playing next to two masters.

[@bradleybowden1981]

You know he was praying "dear Lord please don't let me mess up!"

[@georgen9383]

THATS Sean Watkins!? So freaking cool. I grew up around Tony and of course we all knew he and Doc were legends... but Sean is a damn fine musician as well. Saw Nickel Creek in Tallahassee as was blown away with his command.

[@emiller9426]

Couldn't a picked any better to associate with!

[@matthillyard374]

What an honor.

[@ascotia]

It's a shame he's not credited in the title because he was just as integral to this performance as Doc and Tony were

[@windowreflectionsphotograp4449]

Two historic greats. All missed dearly now and forever.

[@Rbbats1996]

There are few people who have influenced and impacted music as we know it, but of those few people Tony Rice and Doc Watson are shining examples.

[@_dnk]

my biggest mistake was being one years old during this merle fest

[@jftruthseeker989]

Two great legends of American musical history . If you’re a musician and don’t know one of these legends you really miss something … like me until i discovered Tony Rice , he’s now my musician hero

[@waltercito47]

So sad. Another one gone. Soar with the angels, Tony - thank you for the beauty you shared with us.

[@billroberts4910]

I imagine Sean is thinking "don't screw this up". He's an awesome guitar player.

[@jftruthseeker989]

Wow. Two bluegrass legends together on stage , there's so much talent !

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

Tony Rice is a genius, but there's only one Doc Watson! Wow....

[@rjmoney9]

only one Doc, only one Tony

[@kevinjones-zu1oq]

It doesnt get any better than this. Masters sounding great. I'm thankful l got to see Doc and Merle twice (the first time of which a young Marty Stewart in the group). RIP Doc, Tony, and Merle. You're the best.

[@Its_LumberJack]

That look Tony gives Doc at the end says everything

[@marcelwillieniles3816]

Tony Rice what an amazing takent he was...we have lost a MASTER in the field of music...1951 - 2020

[@yvesd_fr1810]

I had the incredible chance to attend a concert by Doc Watson in Berkeley when I worked there in the late 80's. Such as great memory !

[@Refoundsound]

His fingers... quick stop gap to hit the notes...always on beat...legend.

[@ShockwaveZero]

that little fill tony did threw me wayyy off but it was so cool

[@jayheinz4624]

Love this! It never gets old!, I got this original merlefest 2003 DVD when it came out.. wish I could have been there in person,, rest in peace , Tony and Doc. 🙏🙏🎸🎸🐦

[@drewkoslow7754]

Doc and Tony are jamming together again... I got to see them play together at Merlefest in the 90's... totally epic.

[@roysass1387]

I count myself greatly blessed to have heard both Doc and Tony several times. As great as they are in recordings they were even better live.

[@martinanderson312]

Aww, my first MerleFest! What a trio. Whoever has access to edit the title of it (James Kerr?), please add Sean Watkins to it -- he deserves it! RIP TR.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Me too! And my only one...would love to go back.

[@danausmus9807]

Another very talented youngster coming along. A job well done.

[@mf5202]

Ok time to relearn Salt Creek. RIP Doc and Tony. True masters of their craft.

[@Col_Sanders]

The amount of influence these two legends had on bluegrass is immeasurable!

[@CoxinatorProductions]

RIP Tony Rice - best ever.

[@Steve-si8hx]

Wish he was still around so I'd be able to see him ❤

[@bigpapi2658]

I listened to this in headphones with my eyes closed. When I heard something that perked my ears I looked to see who was playing. It was the other guy.

[@martymcpeak4748]

I love what Doc said " that wasn't long enough" lol

[@John-wr6yo]

God bless em both. The joy that they brought to us was unmeasurable.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

They're jamming together once again, with God, Jesus and St Peter tapping their feet.

[@bryanstreettandtheblueridg9989]

Truer words were never spoken Doc

[@MichaelShaneRoberts]

Shawn Watkins held his own in this song, no question, but I wonder what he was thinking at the 2:00 minute mark when he was carrying the full rhythm while these two giants played the melody at the same time! Great performance by all three!

[@pawlio66]

Thats the best thing i've seen all week!

[@rickwebermusic]

I don't know what's more amazing, the talent that's on that stage, or the fact that there is not one Martin guitar being played.

[@cliffmathias7050]

The 2 Best EVER guitar pickers!!!

[@iRockFloyd]

idolized these clips as a kid crazy to see them all on youtube! i feel like i was deep see diving thru dvds to find this shit

[@jscordoba3]

I feel that, except when I started the dive was through VHS. Still have a few.

[@ThrisCopher]

I’ve been re watching these videos since I was 16, 23 now

[@soofitnsexy]

now thats what I call real COUNTRY MUSIC!!!

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Hey Chris: this is great, as you say, but this is not country music, this is Blue Grass. A slight difference . Mainly that the Blue Grass musicians are REAL musicians.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@bobareeniobobareenio2935 thanks Im gonna call my friend Vince Gill and tell him he is not a REAL Musician;))

[@axeman61]

@@soofitnsexy You go Chris!

[@tbearbryant]

Sean has earned his place among these two greats.

[@oldmanofcotati]

Whom ever recorded this, thank you. That was beautiful and satisfying.

[@joeyguy1952]

God is listening to some great blue grass RIP Doc and Tony

[@robinmatyjasek7390]

Even if Doc retained his sight, he would be one of the absolute best... but what he managed to do being blind elevates him to guitar god status...

[@whitetigress7448]

The music lives. The music goes on. Listen now. Isn't that just like cool water?

[@Bluelightcheaphotel]

Good old Sean Watkins. Rip Tony and Doc we miss ya

[@dab5617]

Another one signed to that magnificent band in Heaven

[@vincentsubmarinismo774]

Doc Watson and Tony rice together! Almost too much.

[@crossinno.9861]

Great musicians, great to see and hear. Love it!!!

[@SuperStonehammer]

They played the music as it was lived, the song represents a moment in life. So vivid so raw. So many times it has been performed recognized and recorded. This was from a blind Virtuoso who had perfect and deeply personal relationship to these songs and a musical genius as an an amplifier, yet nothing was lost… it’s as the day it was written!

[@austenrobinson2747]

Boy if you had the two in their prime just WOW!!

[@jaysoneubanks579]

I needed this video badly! Amazing

[@domenicobonomi8636]

Ciao Tony buon viaggio.....from Italy

[@davidhoxit4274]

Master Class

[@johnviolette5511]

Sean Watkins in there as well?

[@randalbladel2817]

I have always thought that Sen Watkins has been underrated, or at least overshadowed. He is a fine guitarist, as hold his own with these two legends shows.

[@johnnymartin2438]

Doc's the best ever! Tony n the other guy held there own!

[@jamesbowen8960]

A moment in time that I am certain Sean will cherish and never forget. What a thrill for him!

[@robout9562]

Doc is the best picker ever

[@v_dad2101]

Wow. Just, wow.

[@ztahs]

The Father and the son. All we're missing is the Holy Ghost Clarence White. Pure genius.

[@billlowe6883]

Advanced experts or excellent would be a severe understatement

[@adrianos198]

I love how poised Tony rice is like paco de Lucia.

[@lazermonkey4796]

Wow, I was there. On a day off from string cheese tour... rip tony

[@jeffscott8323]

God bless both of them they probabally up there pickin now.

[@slipperynoodle20]

A gem.

[@donlurgio4524]

Yeah Man!

[@kungfoograsshoppa7490]

my grandad said he will meet you at the gate.. rip

[@MrMichaelEdie]

Does Sean not get any love in the caption?

[@johnsteele7201]

i think my guitar must be broken. (on a serious note, i am grateful for all that Tony Rice gave us and now has left us.)

[@chynnadawl9022]

RIP~

[@wyattallen2879]

Hello? Sean Watkins happens to be playing, too.

[@timhicks2866]

Thanks you for that. I was reading my way through the comments hoping to learn (pardon my ignorance) who this third fine guitar player is. Didn't think I should have to ask at the bottom. Yes, all three play their own style. Sean's licks were quite colorful. Now the only player of the three alive. R.I.P. Tony Rice

[@MrScintilator]

Sean just needs to keep going for another 30 years and he will be equally revered

[@antonioleal2154]

My God!!!

[@chawkinz]

Notice how Tony doesn't try to outplay Doc. That's respect.

[@diekampioen1358]

the best

[@austenrobinson2747]

Every flat picker owes a huge debt of gratitude to these two plus Clarence. They all got something from them.

[@m.7310]

All time Giants...unique...respeckt

[@granth2110]

This is what's known as, "THE BUSINESS."

[@spemtube]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@walterlippmann6292]

ah play it doc

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

At the end you can clearly hear Billy's inspiration for the intro of "Dust in Baggie" 2:04

[@zeerakkhan7140]

Tony and Doc were fucking legends man !!!!

[@AMWakeUp]

That Santa Cruz guitar has extra frets just for Tony

[@4acesjackdaniels775]

If you have Merle and Tony playing lead... what is the purpose of the kid in the back? He's not playing rhythm. ???

[@dcscott100]

Sean Watkins is terrific. But who are those other two bums?! :) Great stuff all around.

[@w.l.graves7228]

how'd you like to have to follow tony & doc .. the young man held his own ..

[@garyhighley9022]

Everyone: who can follow Tony? Doc: hold my beer

[@krogge10]

Who’s the badass on the left what a rift

[@69Curtdog]

Tony Rice the greatest flat picker ever !

[@musik102]

I see that Doc is plugged in here ( which makes sense for a blind person...hate the tone, though) , Now, did Tony ever " plug in"?

[@jajuanpage1475]

Happy New Year

[@moonmunster]

Back when giants walked the Earth. And picked guitars too.

[@micheldarribehaude83]

💜💜💜

[@nancychace8619]

Classic.

[@robertlee8042]

Wow.

[@kylefletcher7924]

Who’s the 3rd picker

[@ericgreenemusic]

“That wasn’t long enough.” Lmao

[@midwaymonster30]

Folks, this is how it's supposed to be done.

[@GailBreaknews]

Russ!! Dang Bo

[@glennmeyer4539]

As good as it gets

[@kerryc.7438]

I was gonna take my guitar out of the closet this weekend and clean the dust off it , then I ran into this , fuhgeddaboutit

[@brucekuehn4031]

Just play. And then play it again the day after. And the day after that ...

[@podgillon]

Holy sh***

[@veroniquedupuy3902]

🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@Appalachian_Hippie]

lord knows they are pickin' in the sky

[@cliffsandifer3877]

one guitar player thinks that if a player that looks away from the guitar neck it makes him play better.....I guess he did not know about Doc watson.

[@Kenttx100]

Who needs words

[@dominiquesiodlak6261]

Champagne