Tony Rice Archives • Americana Highways

REVIEW: Tony Rice Acclaimed Self-Titled 1977 Album – Re-issue

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026John Apice0

Tony Rice – Acclaimed Self-Titled 1977 Album – Re-issue This pristine bluegrass album reintroduces guitar virtuoso & Grammy Award winner Tony Rice to his original audience & may even grab a few younger ears with his acclaimed 1977 self-titled album. There are 12 sparkling tunes (made up of standards, traditional & contemporary in a spirited […]

REVIEW: The Tony Rice Unit “Backwaters”

November 3, 2025November 4, 2025John Apice0

The Tony Rice Unit – Backwaters This is a latecomer, not to be missed. An all-bluegrass instrumental set that’s been analog remastered & reissued from its original recording in March 1982 in Berkeley, CA. Produced & arranged by Anthony Rice for Spacegrass Productions. The 7-track album Backwaters (Dropped Sept 12/Craft Recordings/Rounder Records) contains original Anthony […]