PhilMays Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Well, going to the Salem (Virginia) Civic Center to see these guys on Friday night. I've always wanted to see Allison, but to see Tony Rice as well.....well.....WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Wow Phil, That sounds like a good time, enjoy. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 What a great lineup! I'm jealous. Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 You are a lucky dude, Phil! I'm a little miffed they're not touring out west...Enjoy the show! I saw them together in SF, when Allison was only about 16 years old, just being introduced to her eventual fans. What a lovely talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Gary, they're playing tonight in DC!! http://www.tonyrice.com/tourdates2007.shtml#MAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I wish I knew sooner. It's a school night though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Send Larry. He needs to be exposed to some good bluegrass/spacegrass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 School Night or not I would go, if you've never seen Tony Rice you owe it to yourself, well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Allison Krauss alone is worth the trip and the time!!! Once a week I do a "Krauss Moment" and listen to "Down to the River to Pray" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'm excited....I can't wait to see Tony Rice and I've always had a little crush on Allsion....well at least when she was old enough for me to have a crush on her[:$] That's my story and I'm sticking to it![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Let me first start by saying that while I have heard Tony Rice's work with David Grisman, I had no idea what a treat I was in for!!! Basically this was Tony Rice. Due to him no longer able to sing, he asked Allison Krauss to tour with him and they are a seamless pair. The show started with a few warm-ups, then Tony Rice did an extended solo. While I have seen fast "riffing" on electric guitars, I have never seen fret board work like this before on an accoustic guitar, a Martin of some sort no less! The best for me was when Dobro master, Jerry Douglas, joined him for several extended numbers. Just Tony and Jerry! WOW! They sure had a connection and even Jerry had to admit that Tony brought out the best in him. Allison Krauss and Union Station finished out the concert with him. Allison has such a silky smooth voice that can absolutely BOOM at any given time. She sang every song key dead on! Dan Tyminski, who sang the "O' Brother where art thou" song for George Clooney, has a wonderful tenor voice and was dead on for every song. TIf there was a dissapointing part for me was that this was all about Tony Rice. Allsison only sang one of her songs (Can I touch you for a while) and Dan did not sing his song. I learned a lot last night....Tony Rice is the MAN! And was last night!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Right on, Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp1954 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Phil. Wish I had known you were going to be there. I only live about 10 miles from the Salem Civic Center. I was lucky enough to win some tickets on the radio a couple of days before the concert. I believe Allison only sang one or 2 songs of her own. The rest were all tony's. If you get up this way again let me know. I'd love to meet a fellow klipscher. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Hi Dave, What a bummer....I would have loved to meet you. We stayed at the Hotel Roanoke Friday night and tooled around downtown Saturday. Roanoke is just too much fun, I think. We come to Roanoke quite often actually. I think our next trip up may very well be to Mountain Lake. I've been there many, many time, but never overnight. However I have camped in one of the campgrounds a little ways away from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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