What fun to hear all in this group, that this set is up on YouTube. Josh has made a great thing possible in his over work the years, and it's great to hear his own vocal style coming out on these songs. It's very nice to hear Rickie Simpkins, who seems to channel Stephane Grapelli in moments as part of his playing now, adding to all the interest he's made along the way of Tony's bands. Bryn is a treasure, Wyatt's playing an increasing pleasure, and Rob carries the sound through. Thanks to all!
If I may also paraphrase Doc Watson. When questioned regarding the "handicap" of not being able to "read music," he said "isn't music sound?" Seeing music being made might be part of a culture, but since the invention of recording and schizophonia, music has only been even more about sound. It's performance might deliver something to some in some place, but what does it deliver way over yonder, might be the question.
I might also add that I bought Manzanita and my first 6 Tony albums in Bangkok
You have to be joking... that is Josh Williams doing vocals and mando... he is great.. as well as everyone on the stage.. they came to NJ a while back, but I couldn't make it.. I would have loved to see these folks...esp Tony Rice...
@MrJimc2 I CAN quote Dylan, "but one time he could have been the champion of the world."
As far as vocals for any Tony Rice Unit line up go--even Tony Rice half-way soundalikes are preferable. Maybe he should hire Richard Bennett. I bet Wyatt is a decent singer, perhaps just a bit shy. Now Larry was a bit too country for some, but he still had the Rice genes and tones.
tony is the greatest , it is so great to hear him.
apolloguide 3 days ago
All I can say is SON!
BATENKILL 1 week ago
What fun to hear all in this group, that this set is up on YouTube. Josh has made a great thing possible in his over work the years, and it's great to hear his own vocal style coming out on these songs. It's very nice to hear Rickie Simpkins, who seems to channel Stephane Grapelli in moments as part of his playing now, adding to all the interest he's made along the way of Tony's bands. Bryn is a treasure, Wyatt's playing an increasing pleasure, and Rob carries the sound through. Thanks to all!
narrml 3 months ago
Great Job Josh!!!!!
bobcarterjbcamper 3 months ago
Josh is the MAN, by the way . . . .
JimmyDeLocke 3 months ago
Bryn, you are one SEXY Bass player!!
JimmyDeLocke 3 months ago
If I may also paraphrase Doc Watson. When questioned regarding the "handicap" of not being able to "read music," he said "isn't music sound?" Seeing music being made might be part of a culture, but since the invention of recording and schizophonia, music has only been even more about sound. It's performance might deliver something to some in some place, but what does it deliver way over yonder, might be the question.
I might also add that I bought Manzanita and my first 6 Tony albums in Bangkok
LongTallYamlaJay 4 months ago
Sorry to say, but what a middling vocalist to take on a Tony Rice classic.
LongTallYamlaJay 4 months ago
@LongTallYamlaJay
You have to be joking... that is Josh Williams doing vocals and mando... he is great.. as well as everyone on the stage.. they came to NJ a while back, but I couldn't make it.. I would have loved to see these folks...esp Tony Rice...
WmHildy 4 months ago
@LongTallYamlaJay Is there ANYTHING AT ALL that you can do other than criticize? I very much doubt it!
MrJimc2 4 months ago
@MrJimc2 I CAN quote Dylan, "but one time he could have been the champion of the world."
As far as vocals for any Tony Rice Unit line up go--even Tony Rice half-way soundalikes are preferable. Maybe he should hire Richard Bennett. I bet Wyatt is a decent singer, perhaps just a bit shy. Now Larry was a bit too country for some, but he still had the Rice genes and tones.
LongTallYamlaJay 2 months ago
Tony Rice Unit comes to The Watseka theatre Watseka Illinois on May 7, 2011.
rocmaven 1 year ago