Tony Rice Unit with Josh Williams "Nine Pound Hammer" May 14, 2011 Hamden, CT

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  • The Tony Rice Unit with Josh Williams performs "Nine Pound Hammer" on May 14, 2011 at the Unitarian Center in Hamden, CT. Brought to you by Less Than Face Productions.

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  • @Dloomis494
    @Dloomis494 2 роки тому +10

    All these years later, I still feel good, very good about having attended this show and having made this video. An amazing moment in my life. Bless you all. It was for you.

    • @tweekuncut41
      @tweekuncut41 Рік тому +2

      Appreciate you making this video!

    • @marcusbuckner5582
      @marcusbuckner5582 Рік тому

      Thx so much!!!

    • @drewscott504
      @drewscott504 7 місяців тому +1

      Hey man, I was at this show too. I hadn't run into you video until today. Thanks for capturing that special moment. I can't believe how long it has been.

  • @jaysoneubanks579
    @jaysoneubanks579 3 роки тому +21

    We lost a bluegrass legend. Hopefully the last kick in the nuts for me in 2020. We love you Tony RIP

  • @davidhopkins1786
    @davidhopkins1786 6 років тому +36

    Josh Williams is one of the most amazing musicians in Nashville.

  • @phillippasteur3904
    @phillippasteur3904 3 роки тому +7

    Tony Rice was simply the very best. No one will ever top him.

  • @allenhughes12
    @allenhughes12 4 роки тому +21

    Tears of joy here. Remembering nights at The Down Home in Johnson City, TN where we sat in awe the year of 1988. There will never be another one close to Tony.

    • @jaysoneubanks579
      @jaysoneubanks579 3 роки тому +5

      Tears for a passing brought me here. RIP Tony

  • @nicoswarley
    @nicoswarley 4 роки тому +30

    Tony's smile during the dobro solo is great

  • @raymondeaton5692
    @raymondeaton5692 3 роки тому +5

    Tony showed the world what a D-28 was for. He has no peers. RIP my friend.

  • @bosn5429
    @bosn5429 3 місяці тому

    Just try counting Mr. Rice's hammers and pull-offs...that would make for a great math thesis. I was lucky enough to see him in concert. Simply the best!

  • @zuppedepeche
    @zuppedepeche 6 років тому +18

    What an amazing talent. A fantastic band. Mr. Rice you are the epitome of class and an inspiration. Thank you sir.

  • @agnome1176
    @agnome1176 3 роки тому +8

    *A grateful fair-thee-well*
    What a soul! Deepest respect for a man, the top of the American pickers .whose transcendent play, spanned generations

  • @Surfgypsy52
    @Surfgypsy52 4 роки тому +11

    Has got to be one of the best clips of Tony ...his facial expressions tell it all, he's luvin it! All amazing musicians!!

  • @exerhode9643
    @exerhode9643 4 роки тому +10

    I was literally front row center that night with my wife and child and it was the most enjoyable show I’ve ever been to. Sure he was a little past his prime but who cares- it’s Tony Rice!

  • @DBSTREETT
    @DBSTREETT 3 роки тому +6

    Tony passed away last night. RIP Mr. Rice

  • @jaykeefe4064
    @jaykeefe4064 6 років тому +16

    Ricky Simpkins on fiddle, brother Wyatt on guitar, Bryn Bright onbass, I think, Rob Ickes on dobro

  • @samartist9319
    @samartist9319 6 років тому +9

    How about that bass player! ..Tony Rice set the standard for all of us pickers' .. Fabulous job ALL ! WOW

  • @mrdogmoon
    @mrdogmoon 3 роки тому +3

    Great video great music great players. Excellent Excellent Excellent!

  • @ronaldzahursky9879
    @ronaldzahursky9879 Місяць тому

    Nice. I recognize some of those licks from “splitting the licks”. Actually been working on that one myself recently. Thanks for the ideas.

  • @codyeynon8467
    @codyeynon8467 2 роки тому +2

    Tony Rice, you are dear to the hearts of many!

  • @helljean96
    @helljean96 Рік тому +1

    Tony's solo here is from another planet

  • @jeffgoins8633
    @jeffgoins8633 5 років тому +5

    Top notch musicians right there!

  • @billlowe6883
    @billlowe6883 2 роки тому +3

    Tony inspired alot of musicians.

  • @bud3094
    @bud3094 Рік тому

    Tony Rice.. GOAT.. RIP
    'The song has ended, But the melody still lingers' ...

  • @darleneschefler6561
    @darleneschefler6561 6 років тому +5

    Aaaaaamazzzzing!! Love you guys!!

  • @charlessanft7934
    @charlessanft7934 7 років тому +12

    You know you can play dobro when Tony Rice digs your solo. Of course then Tony gets up and takes things off planet, but still...

  • @gnawbabygnaw
    @gnawbabygnaw Рік тому +1

    God Bless Tony Rice 💕

  • @Peytononeal222
    @Peytononeal222 Рік тому

    Not only is it hard to play such a long solo, but its just as hard for the rest of the musicians to keep the rhythm up, to keep the changes in there mind, and keep in time. It's mind boggling how good they are.

  • @Stevewatson3
    @Stevewatson3 3 роки тому +2

    His speaking voice always surprised me every bit as his astounding picking.

  • @sofakingsofaking
    @sofakingsofaking 7 років тому +6

    ultimate!

  • @TarZak
    @TarZak 2 роки тому +2

    The king plays eyes closed

  • @PaulWhiteguitar
    @PaulWhiteguitar 7 років тому +8

    man, that guy just can't stop picking

  • @alfredscoggins3206
    @alfredscoggins3206 7 років тому +5

    Well, that was fun :-)

  • @bluegrasspointofview5191
    @bluegrasspointofview5191 2 роки тому +2

    Nice one, Josh! I never heard you play mandolin.

  • @rustystringsband804
    @rustystringsband804 6 років тому +3

    My hero

  • @marcusbuckner5582
    @marcusbuckner5582 Рік тому

    Wyatt Rice seemed to be tearing up there a little during Tony’s pass on the runs…..I can understand why! Thx for posting……🎸❤️🎸✝️

  • @gregtrent5068
    @gregtrent5068 3 місяці тому

    If you could get Tony to grin and shake his head from a break you’ve done something, heck of a dobro

  • @safeandsound100
    @safeandsound100 7 років тому +4

    "Earth to Tony..... Earth to Tony....."

  • @nicoswarley
    @nicoswarley 4 роки тому +4

    WOW

  • @ShockwaveZero
    @ShockwaveZero 2 роки тому +2

    It's cool you could really see how much the other guitar player really looks up to TR

    • @karatemonkey2189
      @karatemonkey2189 Рік тому +1

      If I'm not wrong that is his brother Wyatt Rice.

    • @ShockwaveZero
      @ShockwaveZero Рік тому

      @@karatemonkey2189 I think you're right :)

    • @marcusbuckner5582
      @marcusbuckner5582 Рік тому +1

      I seem to see tears welling up in Wyatts eyes while Tony was soloing……

    • @craigtarre7369
      @craigtarre7369 2 місяці тому +1

      Wyatt is Tony’s little Brother and one hell of a picker in his own right.

  • @thaddeusk4230
    @thaddeusk4230 Рік тому

    Oh the places you've been. Damn.....

  • @jimmy4764
    @jimmy4764 6 років тому +7

    WOW untouchables josh williams can wear out guitar as well bass player has an awesome voice, anyone know who she is?

  • @KennyHaney-iy3ob
    @KennyHaney-iy3ob 21 день тому

    bass player was the bomb 💣 😅

  • @bradleydewey9083
    @bradleydewey9083 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my...

  • @dirkn3952
    @dirkn3952 7 років тому +4

    Wow ive really never heard Wyatt solo before

    • @WILDBILLSOUTDOORS
      @WILDBILLSOUTDOORS 4 роки тому

      I've heard him do some breaks, but not like that, I'm impressed!!

    • @drewbarries
      @drewbarries 3 роки тому +1

      Check out Emerson and Goble Dixie in my eye album, Wyatt is just phenomenal

    • @ShawnCaudill
      @ShawnCaudill 3 роки тому

      You should go check out his bands album. I think it may have been self titled called "Wyatt Rice and Santa Cruz" it's probably one of my favorite albums. It's incredible just how talented all of the Rice brothers are but Toby and Wyatt are just out of this world when it comes to their skills on the guitar.

  • @j.goebbels2134
    @j.goebbels2134 Рік тому

    Is that Simpkins still on the fiddle! Holy wow. I mean Tony sure ripped it up and brought it all home. But that is the best fiddle break I ever heard. And I have been around bluegrass literally all my life.
    That's it, if you ever have Tony and Rickie on stage, then the 8- and 16- and 32-measure break rule no longer applies.

  • @deanronson6331
    @deanronson6331 8 місяців тому

    It'd be nice to have the names of all the band members listed.

  • @snikpmotak
    @snikpmotak 7 років тому +6

    what just happened?

  • @johnny43125
    @johnny43125 Рік тому +1

    oh wyatt rips one here

    • @craigtarre7369
      @craigtarre7369 2 місяці тому

      Wyatt never gets the credit he deserves.

  • @jamesmyers7142
    @jamesmyers7142 2 роки тому

    Was Ricky Simpkins a member of the Tony Rice unit or a special guest at this show?

  • @wb5mgr
    @wb5mgr 4 роки тому +1

    Not to be morbid, but I hope whenever Tony does eventuality pass that they all play this song at his service along with Wayfaring Stranger.

  • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
    @feelinghealingfrequences7179 6 років тому +1

    Who is the fiddler?

  • @livingroompickersclub6358
    @livingroompickersclub6358 4 роки тому +3

    It was really hard to watch Tony struggle through that solo he was really having a hard time for some reason

    • @MrEvergreenLayne
      @MrEvergreenLayne 4 роки тому +1

      He’s got a lot of pain in his left hand.

    • @joshuahymer15
      @joshuahymer15 3 роки тому +1

      arthritis i imagine he was suffering pretty good at the later time in his career

    • @livingroompickersclub6358
      @livingroompickersclub6358 3 роки тому

      @@joshuahymer15 Thanks,I did'nt know.

    • @65Corvette
      @65Corvette 2 роки тому +1

      Yes but Tony was doing what he loved and was born to do. I hope I am that lucky in the end. Cheers

    • @craigtarre7369
      @craigtarre7369 2 місяці тому

      Tony first expierienced arthritis and radial nerve damage in his left hand and elbow and then developed tendonitis in his right hand.

  • @nancychace8619
    @nancychace8619 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful to hear them play, but Tony looked like he was in some real pain. Sometimes the Winds of Fate go in unexpected directions. It can be best to reinvent yourself and move on.

  • @robertharris2018
    @robertharris2018 4 роки тому +1

    Tony is gonna break his face with that frown.

  • @livingroompickersclub6358
    @livingroompickersclub6358 5 років тому

    Tony is of course a legend.Wyatt is an excellent player also but they both struggled horribly to get through their solos.They both seemed lost and unsure of what to do and where to take thier solos.

    • @natrixxvision6997
      @natrixxvision6997 2 роки тому +1

      No dummy. That’s actually how real flat pickers sound. It’s imperfect, modern day, extended improvisational playing, something you obviously know very little about. Now go practice.

  • @kennygirard249
    @kennygirard249 7 років тому +3

    Tony's cancer is in late stages now and he's being propped up by his friends. Cudos for just being there.

    • @vapor9699
      @vapor9699 7 років тому +4

      Kenny Girard propped up? Don't see it one bit. That song melody he pulls out at 7:37 starting with a harmonic and then chording is simple and genius. Pure Tony Rice!

    • @dirkn3952
      @dirkn3952 7 років тому

      Kenny Girard this video is almost 8yrs old

    • @livingroompickersclub6358
      @livingroompickersclub6358 5 років тому

      Kenny Girard I know these are old comments but I agree with you on this one. Not only that but for some reason Wyatt seemed lost as well and could not get it together until the last few seconds.It was kind of painful to watch both of them struggling during their solos.

    • @bradsparks6008
      @bradsparks6008 4 роки тому +1

      @@livingroompickersclub6358 Mate wyatt wasnt that lost i felt really bad for tony because that strong willed legend guitar player was there but also present was arthritis and joint issues.

    • @paulcosta5806
      @paulcosta5806 3 роки тому +2

      WTF are you talking about. He doesn't have cancer.

  • @alabastardmasterson
    @alabastardmasterson 4 роки тому +1

    Josh can pick a fit but that polished Nashville voice ain't bluegrass

    • @traerose5599
      @traerose5599 4 роки тому +1

      It definitely is bluegrass

    • @alabastardmasterson
      @alabastardmasterson 4 роки тому

      @@traerose5599 if you like pop country, then you think it's bluegrass. If you're name is spelled like a white person's, then no it's not bluegrass

    • @stephenhenion8304
      @stephenhenion8304 2 роки тому

      Maybe you could take his place....🎶🎵🎶