Tony Rice Unit Concert

Saturday/January/11 10:06

Connie and I attended the Tony Rice Unit concert at Copeland Hall in Bowdon Ga on January 20th, 2011. What a fantastic show......and of course I had my camera to document the event. Here are a few of the photo’s

Tony Rice

Wyatt Rice

The Tony Rice Unit - Ricky SImpkins, Josh Williams, Bryn Davies, Tony Rice, Wyatt Rice

Nashville Trip

Saturday/July/10 21:05

My great friend Donnie Lee and I made a trip to Nashville recently. We carried some instruments up to the great instrument set-up man Robin Smith to have some work done. on the way back, we stopped at Gallagher Guitars in Wartrace Tennessee. The folks there were great and gave us a tour and we were even able to pick some thanks to Stephen Gallagher. A special treat was to play Doc Watson's 1968 G-50. He nicknamed this guitar "The Hoss". Here are a few pics

I'm playing a new Jim Hurst model Gallagher along with Stephen Gallagher.

Playing Doc Watson's "Ole Hoss" 1968 G-50

Donnie takes his turn with "Ole Hoss"

Inside the Gallagher Guitar shop.

Shure SM 81 Mircophone

Friday/February/10 12:45

I picked up a Shure SM81 microphone the other day to add to my recording mic cabinet. It's a high quality mic that really does a good job on acoustic guitar and other wood instruments. I've had my eye on one for a while and finally stepped up and bought one. I'm looking forward to hearing the results soon with my Collins D1 guitar as I am working on a project here in my home studio.

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Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival

Monday/October/09 21:23

He's a pic of the band on stage at the Fall 09 Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival in Dallas Ga.

Collings D1 Guitar

Thursday/September/09 18:32

I traveled up to Maple Street Guitars yesterday and picked up a new Collings D1 guitar. The folks up there really take pride in what they do and I enjoyed my visit. Thanks Keith for all your help. The D1 is a great sounding guitar with balance and lots of volume. I'm looking forward to picking it on stage next week at the Red Light Cafe and at the Raccoon Creek Bluegrass festival.

www.collingsguitars.com

Georgia Mountain Fair

Sunday/August/09 11:27

Connie and I recent went to the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee. We had a great time and had a chance to hear the bluegrass show and our friend Larry Stephenson.
Here are a few pics from the show.

Picking with my son

Saturday/June/09 15:00

I had a chance to have my oldest son Andy play on stage with me on June 20th at the Hollonville Opry House. This was the first time we have had a chance to pick together on stage, Andy did a great job and I'm so proud of him. A special thanks to my great friend Michelle Philips for helping us out on Bass.

Everett's Music Barn

Monday/June/09 22:49

A few pics of the band I play in...Peachtree Station up at the Everett's Music Barn benefit in Swanee Ga on Saturday June 6th.

Villa Rica City Festival Mountain Heart, Bullsboro, Bluegrass 5

Saturday/April/09 18:29

Thge city of Villa Rica offers a 2 day spring festival including some great bluegrass music and it's Free....
Here are a few pics of the Mountain Heart show

Bullsboro

The Bluegrass 5

Here is a pic of James Watson enjoying the music

Peachtree Station

Friday/February/09 20:38

I had a chance to pick with Peachtree Station Bluegrass Band this week and I had a great time. They are all top notch musicians with excellent vocals. Thanks to Scott Woody - Banjo, Melody Armstrong-Bass , Tom Mendenhall - Mandolin and Steve Schaaf - Dobro.

Check out their website and Myspace page

The Hitching Post

Saturday/February/09 19:51

Some pics of the Bluegrass show at the Hitching Post Music Barn in Woodland Ala. on February 6th featuring Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time. Bullsboro Bluegrass Band was the opening act.

Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time

Bullsboro Bluegrass Band

Donnie Lee ( Bass ) Mike Steed ( Guitar)

Zach Steed ( Guitar ) David Steed ( Mandolin )

Barry Waldrip ( Banjo )

New recording setup

Saturday/November/08 10:49

I recently aquired some new equipment and software for my home studio. I purchased an Apogee Duet interface and Logic software so all my recording on is controlled and stored on my Mac. I can believe the sound quality the Apogee provides and how easy Logic is to operate. You can learn more about the Apogee Duet by clicking here.

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Hoofers

Monday/October/08 10:52

This past weekend I traveled down to Hoofer's Gospel and Bluegrass barn in LaGrange Ga to MC the bluegrass festival along with my great friend Donnie Lee. Michael Cleveland and the Flamekeeper Band was the host band and there was lots of great talent throughout the three days including Rhonda Vincent, the Dailey Vincent Band, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Charlie Sizemore, the Bluegrass Brothers, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Bullsboro, The Snyder Family and the Crossties Band.

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

The Dailey Vincent Band

Dan Paisley & Southern Grass

It's lots of fun being able to talk with all the artist backstage and see all my friends that come to shows. Of course I take the opportunity to snap a few photo's while I'm there too. You can visit the Hoofer's website to see upcoming shows.