Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, & Tim O'Brien - "Shady Grove"

Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Tim O'Brien, Billy Bright, and Jesse Dalton perform the bluegrass classic "Shady Grove" live at the 2010 Rice Festival in Fischer, Texas.
A fantastic evening with some of Amercia's great traditional artists. Rowan & Rice are noted as one of the most formidable songwriting and playing duo's to grace the stages over the past 40 years. Tim O'Brien ( Hot Rize ) has been nominated and won multiple grammy's in recent years. Billy Bright and Jesse Dalton are known as the guns for hire in the state of Texas and they prove it here. Truly a memory I won't soon forget.
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[@reybarreto7979]

Listening to Shady Grove is like visiting an old friend. Tony Rice opens the door to this familiar house and welcomes you inside. Then the other musicians come and shake your hand warmly and the party begins. You start to move with the rhythm and the guitarists take turns dancing with you. The mandolin is giddy like a jolly drunken fool and gives you some of his moonshine to drink and now you’re in heaven, then the violin pulls you by the elbow and spins you around while leading you back to the guitarists and Tony Rice is there to bring you back to earth, slowing down the dance as he leads you out the door but not before giving you one last hug with his guitar. But you wish this party could go on forever.

[@Gently469]

What a fine rendition of this song by a handful of the masters of several genres. Tony's voice had long gone but his picking remained legendary to the end.

[@wandamundy1759]

Was looking for Tim O'Brien on either Mandolin or Guitar - finally found him in the shadows on Fiddle. HE is a real wizard as well . . .

[@NVRAMboi]

Same. Loaded with talent.

[@JLDB1987]

Tony Rice seems otherworldly sometimes. So fluid and every second is packed with complex note structure. A true gift and a reference for all acoustic guitar players.

[@polyoud]

mister emerson i don't think tonny was ever in "fail" j luc from france !

[@francoispetit8687]

Deep in my French countryside, I am so sad to learn of the death of Tony, so elegant in his playing and his attitude. RIP

[@samuelbeau9231]

@Johnny Mayson Yup, I have been using kaldroStream for months myself :)

[@raxideezxxx8752]

R.I.P. Tony Rice.

[@kyleburton5614]

The pure joy Tony gets out of hearing that fiddle solo from the 2:10 mark to 2:40 mark!!! He yells YEA MAN!! a few times throughout. That’s what music is all about, bringing joy. To think after all the times he has played that tune and with The Who’s who of players he’s played with, a great fiddle solo still gets him excited!! Love it

[@stevelacombe5291]

This is definitely one of the BEST versions you will EVER hear. Love the sound of that old Martin and the one and only Tony Rice playing it!

[@moniquedufour1717]

RIP Tony Rice. Thank you.

[@archaeochronicler]

four legends in their prime, many generations, same soul

[@karlerlandsson2515]

Their talent are so good that I miss word.... Greetings from Sweden!!

[@tcm6756]

the word is perfection!

[@MrMusicguyma]

Wondrous pickers and singers elaborating on a simple, beautiful tune. Been listening to most of these cats for 40 years or more.

[@reybarreto7979]

This may be the greatest bluegrass tune of all time, at least this rendition is, thanks to the mastery of these talented gentlemen. I never get tired of listening to it. Thank you so much for posting this incredible, incomparable masterpiece of a performance.

[@normannippy8471]

Wow. They're all amazing but the fiddle player is exceptional.

[@ebeard01]

That's Tim O'Brien. Check him out!

[@reybarreto7979]

I never tire of hearing this. I listen to it while I work in my high stress job, and this particular version of Shady Grove, so fluently played by these outstanding musicians, is so comforting and soothing, helps me keep my sanity.

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

Tony's adaptation of traditional song structure opened a gate and created a path and that others still walk today. The audience "gets it" and respond in such a positive way that other musicians are afforded the luxury of experimentation in the acoustic world. Amazing.

[@keving9233]

Look at Mr Tony’s reactions to shadowy Tim O’s breaks!

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

A host of legends.

[@Lumbo1976]

oh this is so good, wish it would never end...legendary

[@patrickfoley5165]

Is there a stringed instrument that Tim O'Brien can't play like an a genius?

[@oneworld9071]

HA!!!!! I'd cheat another 9 "likes" for this one if I could :) lmao that's so well put!!! maybe........ sitar? he is one of the most incredible yet so understated musicians ever.

[@AugustWest23]

There's about 6 inches of Xmas tinsel hanging out of my cats butt. He could probably play that and make it sound better then most men being paid to play guitar these days!

[@tcm6756]

Nope

[@fenderjag114]

There aren't enough thumbs-up to express how much I love this. The looks on Tony's face throughout the video are priceless. I've loved this arrangement of Shady Grove since the Quartet album was released, but for some reason I only discovered this video now. Thanks so much for posting.

[@karlerlandsson2515]

I put one more!

[@123Shel12]

Mystical song, I’m fascinated by it! Haven’t heard anyone play it this well.

[@TruegrassBoy]

This is really cool. Putting it in black and white adds to the beauty and intensity of this piece.

[@1unvailableusername]

Is there ANYTHING Tim O'Brien CAN'T play????

[@SuperMIKEFREE]

Tony Rice must be the King of Bluegrass, the man is a total legend. Well done to Peter and Tim these guys should come to Ireland we would love to see them, Thanks Guys!

[@pressedearth9492]

Shady Grove my little love. Shady Grove i say. Shady grove my little love. I'm bound to go away. But not i hear these legends play this song. Play on boys.

[@tomproctor.archive]

Love this one on so many levels. The black and white quality is exceptional. Thanks.

[@michelcharron4633]

Superb.

[@tdbsnr]

Had to listen to this again, and again. Absolutely brilliant. Now I know where Chris Thile came from, and why... Superb musicianship.

[@raffaelecappieri4906]

Amazing play from Ireland 🇮🇪👏👏👏👏👏

[@BW-pr8qr]

An extraordinary, otherworldly talent.

[@1ziggymop]

Just plain wonderful music

[@MrJDP1974]

I miss Tony being able to perform!

[@jeffrodemando]

Love the nod between tony and the mando who nodded to peter that it was go time. Spot-on, baller-status communication.

[@craigtarre7369]

It says that’s Billy Bright but I think it’s Josh Williams, who I know played with Tony and Peter towards the end.

[@craigtarre7369]

Take it back ….it is Billy.

[@Divocwax]

Those drawn out growling sounds fiddle players get. So good.

[@Sunviewer338]

Man, i missed that concert.

[@oracleofottawa]

This version totally cooks...

[@gargoyle38]

They absolutely stop time.....and expand the dimension

[@davidorr6240]

I love this! And imagine the body of work that Tony Rice has been on.

[@Zsolto66]

I love Tony, he is an unquestionable master. But the real genius is Tim O'Brien. He is the whole package, he can make even a broomstick sing. Love this video, so entertaining and instructive. Thank you! Zs

[@BruceKaplan]

I agree with you about Tim and Tony. And Peter Rowan is not too shabby. Though not flashy, he is always tasteful, and one of the greatest songwriters, and singers in Blue Grass.

[@Zsolto66]

Absolutely. All these guys are amazing and a huge source of joy and inspiration.

[@mikeschaub6760]

Zsolto6

[@Vapor40]

Truly elegant!

[@Aghruhl]

Hell yeah this is some sweet sweet musique fellas

[@Chidanandaji]

Thanks for posting this unique and entertaining blues, folk, finger-picking, country medley. I searched to find the most recent example of Tony Rice's music endeavors. This is a fine display of his contribution to the music world.

[@shawngraham3598]

Brilliant!

[@ShiningTrapezoid]

Thought for a second, "Sounds like the guitar player from the David Grisman Quintet. Oh shit, it IS the guitar player from the DGQ!" Such a distinctive style and tone.

[@rogeralsop3479]

Marvellous!

[@juliovizuete3022]

Amazing

[@417angrybirds]

I was only 5 - 10 miles away from this event when it took place... unbeknownst to me that it was underway. Without undue arrogance, I've always considered myself one of Tony's biggest fans but his venue slipped thru the cracks and I reckon I wanted to cry but it sure made me mad that I missed out on it. Tony -- if you ever chime in on any of this -- we sure miss you... Best wishes... Mike from Fredericksburg.

[@raysrogers2931]

Very good

[@TruegrassBoy]

Love Tony Rice and all he's done for bluegrass music. Ditto Tim O'Brien & Peter Rowan! Didn't recognize the mando player, but if he's good enough to be onstage with these guys then his name should be added to the video title. :-)

[@craigtarre7369]

Billy Bright

[@acguthrie71]

Awesomeness at it's best!!!

[@TheFizz40]

Thanks! That good to hear!

[@flowerwild8704]

ブルーグラス、acoustic jazz、ジャズグラス、Dawgmusic 等呼び方はいろいろあった気がするけど、みなさん基本のビル・モンロー式ブルーグラスをしっかりやったからこその演奏なんでしょうね😉

[@oneworld9071]

WOW...... first time hearing this, i had presumed until now this was the "shady grove my little miss, shady grove my darlin'......... we're goin' back to Harlin" song of yore.

[@shane8005]

It is that song, just instrumental. Same melody, same name. "Harlan," btw.

[@snotpu]

It's that song, but bouncing back and forth between two keys

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Great video, Mike... thanks for sharing

[@wulfmountainpath3719]

Rice intimate with Music herself

[@reybarreto7979]

Bluegrass never sounded sweeter than this.

[@tdbsnr]

Sound quality not good, but as soon as they started, I knew I was listening to the masters.

[@davemasterson729]

Tony got a quick mention in the Ken Burns doc. I was pissed

[@poolpoolification]

i want to see these guys at the hardly strictly oct 3, 4 , 5 sf !!!! PLZ!

[@poolpoolification]

rip tony rice

[@Margoil]

Tony suffers from dysphonia (loss of voice), it's an unexplained case. He is very thin, but I don't believe he has cancer. I saw him perform a few weeks ago with Peter Rowan. They were great!

[@johnhotze]

Nice video capture Mike.

[@travis8947]

Someday someone needs to tell me where Peter Rowan buys his clothes

[@Bodie007]

Men of Dreaddnaught. Day-um.

[@larryphelps6607]

That mandolin hardly knew her skirts were lifted.

[@dianeovercash6739]

Who is that on mando?

[@jimbluebus]

stupendi.....

[@acharyajamesoermannspeaker6563]

Shame the lyrics were not more prominent.

[@clintwhatley7981]

Flat Picking Legend

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Spider fingers.

[@ioodyssey3740]

wOW! They didn't have color video in 2010! dreadful

[@eliwilloughby3822]

People who listen to this have taste like real taste to had he is dead

[@thecathancegroup]

Peter Rowan is one of the best bluegrass vocalists, but I fail to understand why he even takes an instrument on stage. He is pathetic on the guitar. And lazy.