Tony Rice Workshop. '86 Strawberry

Just found unmarked tape of Tony Rice.

[@Gently469]

Great to see Tony being so gracious with his time and answering as many questions as they could throw his way. He was a treasure as a musician and a man ,with an incredible body of work for the ages.

[@Artytype1]

What a legend. The world is a lesser place without Tony Rice. He will be missed.

[@65Corvette]

No words can express the genius in Tony Rice

[@kentowens2179]

One of the most talented, and nicest guys, that I ever met. I'm a huge Tony Rice fan, for both those reasons.

[@TimmyMayMusic]

Thank you for posting this video. I was at this workshop and I'm even recorded on the video asking a question at 2:55 about Tony's album, "Acoustics", which is my first experience with his music. What a thrill. I always have remembered this brief conversation I had with Tony Rice, 34 years ago. It's so cool to see that someone had it on tape.

[@ioodyssey3740]

Right at the end he says "well somebody just told me I gotta go somewhere else, and it's been a pleasure talkin to ya" ... kinda gave me a chill. And just before that he said not a show goes by when his hands don't cramp and I was thinking recently how I probably couldn't perform because of that, but I guess you do what you do and darnitall. Inspiration. What a great guy.

[@timtimminz]

Charismatic, intelligent, and infinitely talented. Thanks for sharing.

[@SamofCR]

This is the Tony I remember, and, I did know him. And that laugh. He knew he was good, but he was humble enough to give me inspiration to learn to play.

[@namcat53]

THANKS! I was at this workshop. Thanks for showing it. It was quite the festival. Tony gave a "workshop" around this time at a bluegrass festival in Grass Valley with 15 of us sitting next to him. Someone asked about his guitar...and Tony said "Here" as he gave his guitar to the awestruck fan. Tony was very cool. He told me he admired Wes Montgomery a lot. Very nice guy.

[@superblindeye1]

Do you know where this workshop took place?

[@als1023]

This is a real find for Tony Rice fans. Thank you so much for posting this !!

[@als1023]

Back Dec 2020 with the sad news we've been hoping would not arrive. Feel even more blessed and grateful for all the video and audio, and my very extensive collection LP's, CD's and DVD's. Thinking of TR's family and close friends these days.

[@RandySchartiger]

how cool to find this video! thank you so much for sharing such a rare 52 minutes! greatly appreciated! RIP Tony!

[@66Dayton]

This is a great post! Historically important. Thank you so much.

[@zackautry]

This is a great look into the period of what was then, although unknown at the time, the Zenith of Tony’s career. Not long after this, he had the ill-fated surgery to correct his deviated septum (and his trademark slightly crooked nose). Many who knew him believed the affects of the surgery’s aftermath began the downfall of his singing ability. That Columbia signing and the resulting record “Native American” was meant to be the start of several that would catapult Rice into the spotlight a bit more than he had ever been in his career, outside of Bluegrass and Dawg music that is. Such a shame, and a great chest of memories this video unlocks from the minds and hearts of his fans viewing it. Great vid!!

[@ld0yle]

I read his words about the aphasia, the loss of speech or quality thereof. He delineated between "stress" aphasia and another term I can't remember or find, stress being the one that had no fix. I guess that's what he had. I've known people who have had a surgery and whose cords were traumatized either by the intubation or extubation; they sound the same as he did during that period. Such a loss when he lost the ability to sing and such a loss on Christmas Day, 2020. Rest in Peace, Tony Rice. You impacted tens of thousands of lives.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Thank you so much for finding these and thingking to upload them. A treasure.

[@marksc1929]

Tony Rice was a wizard....rest well Tony 🌹

[@Saul-pp2hp]

Oh my god if that tony, crary, doc and Blake recording could surface I’d be in heaven.

[@rleecoates1977]

Thank you Tony!! You touched and inspired a lot of hearts 💕 RIP

[@Halliday7895]

my favorite part is when he says i don't suggest anyone else play these songs exactly like i do....i wish more pickers would listen to that sentiment.

[@PacoPascualmusic]

Thank you so much for sharing this video, this is gold for many of us , lv Tony Rice ❤️🎸🙏⚡️

[@rustycastleberry5567]

Grew up listening to Tony, j.d. crowe, seldom scene, Osborne brothers. This is fantastic!

[@theAxehound]

I used to follow Tony around bluegrass festivals in the south like a hungry puppy and he was throwin me scraps!

[@Quamela]

We greatly appreciate you posting this video. With Gratitude and Blessings, Rice.

[@sonoradale1491]

I'm so blessed that I was able to record Tony's early history. I had know idea what historic videos I made.

[@Quamela]

Thank you and bless you.

[@sargewhitson4264]

I meant this human being back in the late 80s and he is one of the coolest dudes on the planet and the best musician that I have ever known God bless you

[@alabastardmasterson]

@For The Love Of The Truthmmmmmm. He's a badass, innovative and absolutely top shelf, but didn't change flat picking unless you were out of the loop

[@zuppedepeche]

This is GOLD! Thank you for posting!

[@richardperkins5046]

Thanks Sonora. This is very interesting. Wish I could have heard the questions, but most of the answers kind gave an idea of them.

[@kevincoyner1200]

Thanks so much for posting this up!!

[@ShockwaveZero]

his speaking voice is legendary

[@federicobozzo2858]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@jclev99]

What a legend.

[@bcummings2187]

This is a treasure.

[@Orfix33]

He really sang higher than you’d think with his speaking voice. Kind of amazing.

[@toddnanney9473]

The strain of singing in a higher register for years is what ruined his voice

[@RobbyMacPhee]

Tony was a legit American treasure alongside Doc as far as flatpicking goes and it's about as simple as that. A shame nobody in crowd requested he dance. He would have lept (from a feathered stance) at the chance to display what a world class tap dancer he was zzzzzZING

[@USNAVDC]

What a loss. R.I.P.

[@michaelchappell6305]

If it was me? I would've asked.. "Could you please play your favorite song?"

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Dang,Tony had a pretty good game of “Pocket pool” going on. You can tell he is super uncomfortable answering questions.

[@cerimccoy]

Wow!

[@longtalljay]

So that Carlini book never was published?

[@MikeMitchellBand]

I have the book of tunes that John Carlini transcribed:)

[@caseywebb7914]

@@MikeMitchellBand is it published mike

[@MikeMitchellBand]

@@caseywebb7914 don't think so. The inside cover just has copyright 1984, Tony Rice. Email me, and we'll reach out to Wyatt to see if there's a way to buy. [e-mail]

[@jamesronan8221]

Where is the Venue? Don't think Strawberry Park in Ct. was having festivals back then

[@Firstinversion899]

Strawberry music festival. Multiple venues in the foothills of the sierras in CA

[@markwandrey2937]

CA

[@mandoist]

The trees are a hint it's northern California. Jamestown, CA area.

[@gabrielbingham605]

Grass Valley to be exact! i live here

[@Firstinversion899]

@@gabrielbingham605 they let you live at the fairgrounds? Cool 😉

It’s nice to see James hetfield in some nice duds for once.

[@sundaydiver]

That’s a Q&A, not a workshop.

[@dominiquesiodlak6261]

Azealia Banks

[@davidwhang1178]

The outstanding fang generally correct because boot theoretically melt a a plucky crack. bent, temporary friday

[@au7-721]

Is that you Joe?

[@PaulCaruso53]

"I play anything from public hangings to car wash openings...and all the way up to the Kennedy Center" LMAO. Brilliant.

[@michaelmullins1290]

This is amazing. He answered questions for nearly a hour, and probably had just played or had several stages to play on that day. Standing that long is hard on the body. I play in hour long sets. 3 or 4 in a day stress the legs and back. Not thinking of how hard it is to get food at venues sometimes. Kudos to Tony for taking this much time for questions.

[@reidwhitton6248]

It seemed strange when he said " I'm 36 years old." It feels like I'm listening to a wise old master.

[@tmkreh8635]

Right? I'm sitting here at 50 thinking how am I 14 years older than he was at the time?

[@dorothyhatley8642]

Oooikk

[@cajamison1]

Watching this on the day I learned Tony Rice passed on. A brilliant musician and a remarkable man. RIP Tony and thank you for all the great music over the years. Your music will live on forever.

[@Blairw25]

Well put CA.

[@danielmiller372]

Man, if this isn't the coolest thing ever!

[@DannyGussman]

Questions with timestamps(I'll be editing this as I go): 0:13 "Would you compare you style to Dan Crary?" 1:08 "Who were some of your early influences as far as guitar?" 1:45 "Improvising" 2:55 "Do you play (songs) off your acoustics album?" 4:00 Speaking on Gordon Lightfoot 4:40 Jazz Chords/Chordal Melody in middle of improvisation 5:35 Does the notes/melody or chords come first in songs such as Develin' 6:22 "Did you study music theory/read music" 7:10 Making unique arrangements of James Taylor/Gordon Lightfoot songs 8:58 upcoming projects/albums 9:40 "Are you playing the Martin or the Santa Cruz?" 10:09 "Are you and Norman Blake working on the album?" 10:29 "When are they going to give you top billing on the album? 😂" 11:00 "You ever toy around with electrics?" 11:40 "what kind of strings do you use?" 11:48 Brass or (Phosphor) Bronze 12:08 "Cutaways effecting sound" 12:49 "Do you play Clarence White's guitar much?" 13:50 Tony Rice on the Basic Essentials of Music 15:09 "I read somewhere you don't really like to use a pickup" 15:47 (Just a personal favorite quote of mine from TR)

[@marivis70]

Thank you!

[@gagepalmer6234]

you’re the best

[@theAxehound]

Thanks, I had trouble hearing the questions.

[@deepblueseeds5563]

“Will I get any faster.. Well I’m trying to slow down to tell you the truth” ah yes aren’t we all tony.

[@kenziesams8160]

Thanks for posting all of these Strawberry Videos! You have made my year and beyond. Are you planning to post the New Grass Revival show? You have shown with this recording a side of Tony Rice that many under my 50 yr. age group have never seen as he would rarely talk beyond announcing songs in his shows up until he quit singing.

[@sargewhitson4264]

Sarge whitson dam right

[@tommaddox1028]

Thanks for this I just found it. I'm an old friend. I haven't been able to keep with Toney s progress over the years. He and I lived together for a short time. He was 18 or 19 at the time. In Louisville KY. If you know how get in touch tell him I said hi and I still have my Martin and it sounds great and I really enjoyed picking in my living room.together. I still love the music. I just went a different direction.

[@mandohat]

Lol, who voted down Tony rice talking about guitar? This is a great and thoughtful q and a

[@kosemkamtsan]

Amen, brother.

[@bryanjackson8604]

But it’s supposed to be a workshop and he doesn’t touch a guitar. 😂. Anyways I didn’t thumbs down it and I’m still a huge fan.

[@LeddingtonGuitars]

Wow.. thanks for posting this... what a gentleman Mr. Rice is... i will forever be a fan.

[@beaveittoleaver2327]

What a GIFTED individual. Tony Rice is the MOST skilled songwriting bluegrass flat picking guitarist the world has seen. He has PERFECTED his craft. Thanks Tony, you're actually a GREAT teacher, maybe without knowing. You're music has changed a WHOLE LOT of lives, including mine. Your life's work has been INCREDIBLY inspiring for so many. Good bless...

[@Justin-hb9wc]

Really intelligent guy

[@guitaricefrets421]

This is wonderful. Thanks for posting it up.

[@j.d.o5709]

Oh my god, thank you SO MUCH for posting this. I’ve been wanting to hear/see something like this for years!!!

[@gr1887]

RIP Tony. Thanks for this. Listened today after I heard the sad news.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

The only thing that would make this better would be subtitles for the questions. Tony's voice is exceptionally recorded here, the volume and quality differential between him and the audience members is significant.

[@roadworthy1102]

Fascinating Musical History. RIP Tony Rice.

[@crawlFace]

Really appreciate the upload and sharing this. Thank you.

[@garykaufman8128]

This interview seems to have taken place in 1987.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

I am so happy I found this, but bummed that I didn't find it earlier! I have such wide ranging musical tastes, but Tony Rice is one of my all time favorite musicians, and such a gentleman.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Ah man, this is Golden !!!! Thank you so much for posting this... 👍

[@handiman5]

Thank you for posting this video. What an amazing talent! RIP Tony.

[@austinwilder1901]

Wow!!! Thx so much for this!! I’m sure more stuff like this is out there. Wish it was all on KZbin ! Lol

[@raymondeaton5692]

I went to a show called Back Stage Bluegrass in Greensboro, NC back in 1996 where you got to hang around the artists backstage. I asked Tony if I could look at his guitar. He handed it to me and went to the restroom. I never saw him turn down anyone that wanted to play it.

[@jscordoba3]

I never met Tony but know a few people that did. They all said the same thing in regards to THE guitar

[@geraldjensen9399]

I had the Grisman records and Tony's first record, I never heard him talk- he was a sharp, articulate and nice guy, pleasure to watch this. Thanks for posting...

[@justinpickrell8965]

Wow! This is great stuff.

[@jburleson123]

The most interesting man in the world.

[@josephovermyer9276]

you must be joking

[@scottblah2147]

Thank you for this! Great Post.

[@Mizmusic]

Thank you so much for this!

[@mandoist]

I have an idea why Texas might be Tony's his least favorite place to perform -- little-to-no reaction and general non-acceptance. Tony is 'bigger' than Texas, and 'Texas' would never accept that!!

[@guitarpicker1393]

The God of bluegrass flatpicking , thanks for posting this.

[@dougworkman1525]

Tony,you are my all time hero

[@_alexsams]

Thank you for uploading this!

[@tonywilliamson741]

is that Bela on the front row?

[@luteboyslim]

That was great!

[@arctichare8185]

Too bad the person using the camera could not prevent themself from playing around with the zoom and tripod until after he finished Tony's presentation.

[@marivis70]

Legend!

[@81kentboy]

Tony is showing a huge professional side by being so generous with his time. Answering all these questions to the public is a characteristic of a professional that appreciates his fans. Too bad nobody would do this nowadays.

[@blueseruser]

What a treat...! Always in awe of his skills!

[@bradfordleefolk1170]

love how close his mouth is to the mic and you can hear his breathing... its really weird kind of.

[@chappy4944]

Wondeful.

[@humanbeing5300]

Hard to believe I am 39 and older than Tony is here. I am a big Deadhead and first heard Tony Rice on his only session with Jerry Garcia. It was great to hear him lay back a bit and play with another lead. Since that day obviously explored all his stuff.

[@theAxehound]

Scribble, scribble, scribble ~~~ now back to the shed!!

[@andylineberger6795]

This is kool

[@jehammo2]

This is beyond kool!!!

[@gabrielbingham605]

Hey my Home-town up here in GV! if only i was born 10 years earlier.

[@shelbyrobicheaux3898]

Joe Clark

[@jajuanpage1475]

Amen

[@oliveroneill1388]

Vincy strings..wjow

[@oliveroneill1388]

He da man