Tony Rice Unit - Grey Eagle Tavern: Asheville, NC 9-12-03

Stoney Lonesome, Summertime, Crazy Creek, The Last Thing on my Mind, Salt Creek, Waltz For Indira, Big Country, Red Haired Boy, I am a Pilgrim, Beaumont Rag, Shenendoah, Shady Grove, Devlin, Gold Rush, Wayfaring Stranger, Daybreak in Dixie, Billy in the Lowground

[@Quamela]

Tony never missed a single day even if he was sick, to says his prayers to His Heavenly Father. He always prayed out loud after calling out "Come on puppys, time to say prayers". He never failed to express his gratitude for everyone of you and his fellow musicians . Then ask the Lord's blessings, protection and financial coverings on you all. He had a little alter by his bed, for his eternal jar candles he kept burning. Unique to him he would drink his coffee first after waking by his alter. Call his 4 legged children prayer partner's, who quickly sat simicurcled around his feet. Light a camel cig, he would hold, but not smoke, and start praying. I know he, like myself as his wife, will always pray for you. Blessings with Love, ❤ Mrs. Tony Rice

[@billgreen2348]

Thank you, Mrs. and Mr. Rice.

[@johnrourke4363]

Very sweet and kind of you to let us in for a tiny bit. The future holds and binds us. Be safe and feel loved

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

God bless you, Dear... I'm gonna miss T every day for the rest of my life...

[@kennethriley9475]

Sorry for your loss. I didn’t know him personally but love his music. God bless

[@bradsparks6008]

Thanks you mrs Rice, Tony seemed like such a wholesome, kind hearted and downright thoughtful person who spared time for all who he crossed paths. I think nowerdays with utter rubbish going on in this world, we need to step back and not just emulate what tony did with his guitar but who he was inside as this was something special..... However we should all keep faith strong and care for each other. From his young British fan.

[@joegee1000]

Tony lives on in all of those he has taught and influenced in the past 50 years...I am thankful to be one of them. Enjoy your reward as I know you are.

[@danielmorris3687]

Just heard the sad news that Tony died on Xmas day. RIP to one of the most respected and influential pickers in the last 50 years. Thank you for leaving us all this wonderful music.

[@karlgriffiths2232]

I was lucky enough to be about 15 feet from the stage. It was electric just when he walked out on stage. His music will outlast most.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Did you hear what Tony told the guy that ask if that was a Santa Cruz he was playing? The question was ask in the comments section.

[@davidhamil1973]

@@michaelmullins1290 me

[@josephpeter2000]

It always was incredible when he took the stage

[@bchloej]

Those hands.

[@randyheath8566]

The Most Awesomest Band right here. All very Talented Guys on The Stage. R.I.P. Guitar Brother TONY😇 🎸 🙏

[@Halliday7895]

Tony is so happy and out going here...it feels great.

[@thinkpad20]

Such a treasure. He will be missed. Seeing him live is always an inspiration.

[@williamkavanagh8805]

I didn’t realise Wyatt was such a great guitarist. They are all brilliant.

[@jprice276]

Wyatt Rice is equally as incredible and skilled as Tony! He’s undoubtedly the greatest rhythm guitar player on the planet. Tony has said that Wyatt is a better rhythm guitarist than himself. And Wyatt’s lead playing is so articulate and clean! If you close your eyes and just listen their playing is almost indistinguishable and they mesh perfectly together! Wyatt deserves way more recognition than he gets! Tony & Wyatt are both legendary guitarists!💯

[@BenAdam-om2hr]

@@jprice276 Larry Rice is none too shabby on mandolin, either!

[@jprice276]

@@BenAdam-om2hr you ain’t kidding! Wyatt’s son Jordan is a helluva mandolin player too! You should check out his KZbin videos of him and his brother Jared playing together! Man it’s just in a Rice’s blood! I spent my entire teens playing music with those two. Good Times!

[@RodneySeay]

I was waiting to hear happy birthday to me from Tony but that part came in just before red haired boy. This was a treat. My mother was also there to enjoy it with me. Thanks for sharing:)

[@RodneySeay]

Now I remember you. lol I was the one to the left of you who kept saying amen. lmao This video has made my day. Thank you again for sharing it:)

[@hansemannluchter643]

Is that Bryn Davies on the Double-bass? She is beyond belief AWESOME!!

[@ssaracco8417]

yes

[@bryanjackson8604]

This has to be peek Wyatt Rice. Him and Tony are the best.

[@slowHONU]

Wow. Some stellar playing by the whole band. Wyatt is taking some nice strong breaks. Tony seems to really be enjoying himself on stage which is a nice treat! Thank you for sharing

[@dpeatebc7265]

A wonderful, mesmerizing video. Except for the assholes in the audience. The Unit era has always been my favorite. Tony Rice was a master of his craft and his music will always be with us.

[@jacobwillis4937]

One of my heroes for sure

[@fluffkiller]

Pure mastery all around.

[@nathancover473]

This is the best live recording of Tony I've come across on youtube. Stellar! RIP Tony.

[@randyheath8566]

Rest in Peace Guitar Brother

[@zackmondry6432]

Is that Rickie Simpkins? They all sound great, thanks for the video!

[@ParadigmStudios]

The same. The man, the myth.

[@carolinewright4u]

Wonderful. Thanks so much for this.

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Great stuff. THanks for sharing...

[@donaldcouchie646]

Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the camera focused on Tony's playing and all the other wonderful musicians as well. Rest in peace Tony Rice. You will be missed but your legacy will live on.

[@bluegrasscannuk]

I agree Don. Sensitive and intelligent camera work with acoustic shows makes it all the more enjoyable for the viewers. I am still moping around the house after learning of his passing last weekend. And discovering uploads that I hadn't seen before. (You have got to be the Don Couchie I have known for decades from Ontario?). Aug. 2022 Yes he is.

[@ae3898]

A great show from a fine period in the Unit's history, expertly filmed by someone who truly appreciates the musicians. Wyatt really cooks in this one--good to see him taking so many breaks. Thank you for posting!

[@hayshallman5903]

I took this video I even asked tony before the show could I film it and he said as long as you don’t get in anyone else’s way. There was a couch on the front row that my wife and a friend sat on and filmed it

[@hayshallman5903]

I’ve got another one from a week later with Tony and Larry Keel and Vasser Clement on fiddle that is in storage that I need to find and post

[@94757598494309438]

@@hayshallman5903 Please Post if you find it!

[@twolaneroad]

@@hayshallman5903 yes please!!

[@douglashendrickson5951]

Thanks for posting this! Tony at ease like I've never seen before! Big Mon!

[@sueandjuliancallil7984]

This is great stuff!

[@daveritz18]

RIP Tony...

[@94757598494309438]

Am pretty sure they played they played the Down Home in JC TN just before/after this date, I have a crowd source CD of the show somewhere.

[@skydogz1]

Great set.

[@Kan-o-tex]

Man, this is good.

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Thanks for sharing this gem, JBJO

[@susielynch7152]

Nice memories!

[@Halliday7895]

People really Roared' for Tony's first solo! 2:47 RIP

[@MrTalentwasted]

RIP TR. By the looks of TR this appears to be considerably more recent than 2003, more like 2016-ish. May want to check into that. Mobile phones didn't have video cameras w zoom in 03. They didn't even have video capability.

[@judsonclayto7813]

Good chance I was at this one. Not sure if I’d recognize my hooting and hollering.

[@randyheath8566]

I used to play at this Club. Blue Rapture 7 piece Blues Based mostly Original Music 🎶

[@GuitSiva]

Wow.. 👏😘

[@Emmetgriffin9]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@edwardmarcus7288]

Thank you immensely for this. Curious what mic used to record ?

[@bstimy]

He's playing at a joint. He should have been playing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center and getting paid.

[@94757598494309438]

What did Tony say to the guy that asked if that was a Santa Cruz? I could not make it out....

[@michaelmullins1290]

I'd also like to know. Standing so close to Wyatt with a specifically marked Santa Cruz. Probably be funny to know.

[@rljenkins5199]

That's Clarence White's guitar that Tony bought back from Clarence White's family it's got a little bigger hole and it was designed for Clarence White and he always cherished that guitar

[@orbison]

The same day Johnny Cash died. RIP to Tony and Johnny.

[@jasonjeffords5922]

Could anyone tell me who the players are besides Tony rice?

[@alfredscoggins3206]

That's Rickie Simkins on mandolin, Bryn Davies on bass, and Wyatt Rice (Tony's brother) on guitar. No idea who the other guy is :-)

[@jasonjeffords5922]

@@alfredscoggins3206 lol thanks man! Such a collection of talent, I thought it would be worthwhile to check each of them out in other groups as well

[@alfredscoggins3206]

@@jasonjeffords5922 Glad you got it! No prob.

[@theosatori5688]

DJ LeMahieu

[@haleyschultz9139]

Arthur Smith

[@AMA-G]

トニーはストイックすぎて面白みに欠ける。その点、クラレンスには色気があり、人間味があった。ともに物故者となった今、改めて利用者を聴き比べてみたい。