John Prine
One of Bob Dylan's favourite songwriters
Why see John Prine?
John Prine is back on tour!
If there was any justice in the world, John Prine would be a household name. Playing in the Chicago folk scene of the early '70s, Prine was plucked from obscurity by Kris Kristofferson, an endorsement which helped to land him his first recording contract. Bob Dylan is also one of his biggest fans, terming Prine's work "pure Proustian existentialism". He's a singer who trades in life's little details, imbuing everyday existence with a kind of romantic grandeur.
Now in his 60s, Prine is still going strong. It may be a while since his last record but he always seems to be on the road. He tends to tour with a very sparse backing band, leaving his words front and center, just as they should be.
Reviews
Customer reviews
14 reviews, average rating: (4.9 Stars)
Ron Long
Outstanding Performance
Durham got to experience a master Friday night. John Prine was simply outstanding! He had the concert-goers in the palm of his hand. The songs, the band and John’s song list was masterful. Sound was superb and what an addition with Fats playing “everything†to use John’s description. Do not miss this concert, a must see while he is performing so well. Thank you John for the evening, keep on trucking man! ... Read more
Stephen
Souvenirs
I came to see John in remembrance of my older brother that died 2 years ago, He was a
working musician until mental illness claimed his life. He came off tour one time and gave me
a copy of Diamonds in the Rough. He told me, “Since you like Springsteen and Mellencamp,
you need to listen to this guy,†I happily obliged and never looked back.
I wished he had been here to see Mr. Prine last night. I still listen to “Missing Years†much to
the chagrin of many around me that don’t get it. I know that my brother resides down the
block inside at 23 Skidoo. I can visit him whenever I listen to John.
I saw his face and felt his spirit when John sang “Souvenirs.†It was a good show. I cried and
walked back into the world not knowing quite where it would lead me. ... Read more
Boe. From Florida
In Cincinnati
Seeing John for the third time. It still brings
me back to the first time I was turned onto
him in 1979 in the barracks in Germany
when I was in the Army from my friend from
Detroit. I loved his music then, and even love
it more now. Almost 40 years later. There will
never be another John Prine . ... Read more
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