Tony Rice Concert History

Tony Rice (born David Anthony Rice in Danville, Virginia, on June 8, 1951; died December 25, 2020 in Reidsville) was an American bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter (earlier in his career he was also an excellent bluegrass singer). He was an influential acoustic guitar player in the genres of bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, newgrass and flattop acoustic jazz. He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 12, 1999
Tony Rice / Norman Blake

Tony Rice / Norman Blake at The Birchmere

The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Apr 30, 1999 –
May 02, 1999
Merlefest
Earl Scruggs / Jorma Kaukonen Trio / Peter Rowan / Donna the Buffalo / Seldom Scene / Del McCoury Band / Mollie O'Brien / Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder / Tony Rice / Doc Watson / Bela Fleck and the Flecktones / Nickel Creek / Lonesome River Band / Jerry Douglas Band / Blue Highway / Nashville Bluegrass Band / Sam Bush Band / Kruger Brothers / Psychograss / Ralph Blizzard & New Southern Ramblers / Lucinda Williams / The Rankins Show all bands
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Wilkes Community College North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 24, 1998
Tony Rice / Peter Rowan / Vassar Clements / Ronnie Simpkins Arts and Science Center Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Apr 23, 1998 –
Apr 26, 1998
Merle Fest '98
Del McCoury Band / Leftover Salmon / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings / Natalie MacMaster / Jerry Douglas / Doc Watson / Hot Rize / Tony Rice / Peter Rowan / Red Knuckles And The Trailblazers / Sam Bush Band / Guy Clark / Darol Anger
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Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC
Apr 03, 1998 –
Apr 04, 1998
11th Annual Old Settlers Music Festival
Mollie O’brien With Nick Forster / Peter Rowan / Rick Danko / Roseanne Cash & John Leventhal / Sarah Elizabeth Campbell / Shawn Colvin / Steve Forbert / The Derailers / The Fairfield Four / The Lynn Morris Band / Tony Rice / Vassar Clements
Old Settlers Park Round Rock, Texas, United States
Apr 25, 1997 –
Apr 27, 1997
Merlefest
Alison Krauss and Union Station / Bela Fleck and the Flecktones / Dixie Chicks / Emmylou Harris / The Rankin Family / Sam Bush / Nashville Bluegrass Band / Marty Stuart / Doc Watson / Tony Rice / Peter Rowan and Crucial Country / Steve Earle and Guy Clark Show all bands
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Wilkes Community College North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 26, 1996 –
Apr 29, 1996
MerleFest
Leftover Salmon / Sam Bush Band / Doc Watson & Friends / Tony Rice / Blue Highway / Ricky Scaggs / The Nashville Bluegrass Band / Jerry Douglas / Béla Fleck and the Flecktones
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Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 13, 1995
Sam Bush / Tony Rice / Bela Fleck / Jerry Douglas / Rickie Simpkins / Ronnie Simpkins

Acoustic Super Jam

Arts and Science Center Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Oct 09, 1988
Tony Rice Grandview fishing pier Newport News, Virginia, United States
Apr 27, 1986
New Dixie grass / Just a cut above / JD Crowe & the new south / Tony Rice / osborne brothers

Blue grass kickoff

Travel l park stage Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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R.O.M.P. Festival 2011 on Jun 23, 2011 [035-small]

R.O.M.P. Festival 2011
Jun 23 - 25, 2011
 Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
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Bumbershoot 2002 on Aug 30, 2002 [031-small]

Bumbershoot 2002
Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2002
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Bumbershoot 2002 on Aug 30, 2002 [032-small]

Bumbershoot 2002
Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2002
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Merlefest on Apr 30, 1999 [767-small]

Merlefest
Apr 30 - May 2, 1999
 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
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Bumbershoot 2006 on Sep 2, 2006 [037-small]

Bumbershoot 2006
Sep 2 - 4, 2006
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Bumbershoot 2006 on Sep 2, 2006 [038-small]

Bumbershoot 2006
Sep 2 - 4, 2006
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Bumbershoot 2006 on Sep 2, 2006 [039-small]

Bumbershoot 2006
Sep 2 - 4, 2006
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Bumbershoot 2006 on Sep 2, 2006 [040-small]

Bumbershoot 2006
Sep 2 - 4, 2006
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Bumbershoot 2006 on Sep 2, 2006 [041-small]

Bumbershoot 2006
Sep 2 - 4, 2006
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Bumbershoot 2006 on Sep 2, 2006 [042-small]

Bumbershoot 2006
Sep 2 - 4, 2006
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Tall Stacks 2006 on Oct 4, 2006 [949-small]

Tall Stacks 2006
Oct 4 - 8, 2006
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Tony Rice had?

Tony Rice has had 730 concerts.

What genre is Tony Rice?

Tony Rice is most often considered to be Folk, Country, Acoustic, Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass, Old-Time, Instrumental Bluegrass, Appalachian Folk, and Acoustic Guitar.

When was the last Tony Rice concert?

The last Tony Rice concert was on July 23, 2022 at Cervantes' Other Side in Denver, Colorado, United States.

What setlist does Tony Rice play live?

The songs that Tony Rice performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 20, 2010 concert at Unitarian Society Hall in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States:

  1. My Favorite Things
  2. Crazy Creek
  3. Blue Railroad Train
  4. I Am a Pilgrim
  5. The Storms Are on the Ocean
  6. Little Sadie
  7. Salt Creek
  8. Gold Rush
  9. Why You Been Gone So Long?
  10. Wayfaring 'Stranger
  11. Shady Grove
  12. Ginseng Sullivan
  13. Red Haired Boy
  14. Nine Pound Hammer
  15. Wildwood Flower

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