Tony Rice & the Manzanita Band - IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards

Tony Rice & the Manzanita Band perform "Old Train" at the 2013 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. This performance capped off Tony's induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

Tony Rice (guitar), Sam Bush (fiddle), Ricky Skaggs (mandolin), Jerry Douglas (resophonic guitar), Todd Phillips (bass), and Wyatt Rice (guitar)

Video Production by Music City Roots

The International Bluegrass Music Association is the non-profit music association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide.

[raymondeaton]

Tony was a friend for almost 25 years. Words cannot express my feelings. His music will live on but I will miss the man. He was a brilliant musician but he was much more than that.

[rogerd]

I can’t watch any of Tony’s performances any more without getting misty-eyed. RIP Tony Rice.

[vviinnssaanniittyy]

When I heard of Tony's passing I watched his IBMA acceptance speech and it brought a tear to my eye. I knew this performance existed but I haven't seen the video until now. What a tear jerker. RIP Tony Rice!

[j.s.]

What a beautiful recognition of the Tony’s great Manzanita Album line up, with Wyatt stepping up for lead duties and Sam on Vocals. God Bless and comfort the Immortal Tony Rice. Thanks for the wonderful post, and many more views.

[petefolmar]

The smile that Tony gave Ricky and the sheer joy on Sam Bush's face in this performance just about made this old, tough country boy lose it.

[frankdavino]

The solo of Sam Bush on fiddle is something else! Perfect lick, perfect sound and perfect pitch, great band

[cornstorm]

So hard to start a new year without Tony Rice on the planet...RIP, fly high..

[mandovapehater]

I knew nothing of bluegrass until the summer of 94. I heard Tony Rice playing and then heard Russel Moore singing. Been hooked ever since!

[DustyThorburn]

It's sad to see a diminished Tony so close to the end, but the band did him well, celebrating a classic and influential album. I hope he was able to enjoy the appreciation every has for him. Tony Rice reinvented the acoustic guitar and set the new standard.

[jambonejim]

Those guys had a lot of fun together over the years. The smile on Tony's face warms me up on a cold winter's day.

[tommaddox]

I felt a loss when I heard of my old friend passing. We went back to Lou KY 1969. By far the greatest bluegrass guitar. Player ever.

[JimDavidson-FingerpickinGood]

Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful, beautiful music, Tony. Safe travels...

[robertrockwell]

May you forever Rest In Peace. thanks for the music.

[bud]

Guitar Legend.. Musical genius.. Outstanding performer.. Innovator.."The song has ended, But the melody will forever linger" Thank you God for giving us Tony Rice❤️.. RIP American icon

[joshuahymer]

Wow. You know it’s good when it brings a tear

[grapenut]

Such an enjoyable cast of band members and a tribute to instrument mastery !

[stevenboyd]

Great way to kick off our fretless festivities.
Blessings and Shalom in Him

[stevepennington]

Tony will always be the standard to reach in flattop picking. Loved his music and miss the man. RIP

[maxmcgloin]

Watching that it is easy to see the love the others had in their hearts for Tony Rice. Such a beautiful moment.

[scotthuffman]

Tony's smile after the song ended is priceless!