John Prine News Explosion
Among the most influential and unmistakable songwriting voices of the past four decades, John Prine continues to cast his perceptive eye upon the subtle complexities of the human condition, delivering his observations in his uniquely concise, illuminating compositions. On May 25th, Oh Boy Records (founded in 1981 by Prine and manager Al Bunetta) will release In Person & On Stage, a beguiling live album drawn from performances spanning the past several years. Drawing songs from as far back as Prine’s revelatory 1971 debut and as recently as 2005′s acclaimed Fair & Square, In Person & On Stage showcases the remarkable continuum that Prine’s catalog has become.
“Long Monday” (live) from In Person & On Stage is available via the link below. Co-written by John Prine and Keith Sykes, “Long Monday” originally appeared on John Prine’s Grammy-winning album Fair & Square.
Head to www.ohboy.com/freetrack for a free download of
“She Is My Everything” (live) in exchange for your email address.
JOHN PRINE ON TOUR
4/19 Mount Baker Theatre – Bellingham, WA with Dan Reeder
5/7 Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary, NC with Old Crow Medicine Show
5/8 Carpenter Theatre – Richmond, VA with The Felice Brothers
6/4 Robinson Music Hall – Little Rock, AR
6/5 Cannon Center – Memphis, TN
6/12 Bonnaroo – Manchester, TN
7/31 Newport Folk Festival – Newport, RI
8/1 Tarrytown Music Hall – Tarrytown, NY
8/6 Regina Folk Fest – Regina, SK, Canada
8/8 Edmonton Folk Fest – Edmonton, AB, Canada
8/15 Rocky Mountain Folk Festival – Lyons, CO
8/17 Avalon Theatre – Grand Junction, CO
8/19 Red Butte Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT
8/21 Eagle River Pavilion – Boise, ID
9/17 Overture Center – Madison, WI
9/18 State Theatre – Eau Claire, WI
9/20 Grand Theatre – Wausau, WI
9/21 Capitol Civic Center – Manitowoc, WI
9/23 DECC Auditorium – Duluth, MN
9/25 Orpheum Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
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Offering an intriguingly different slant on Prine’s still-growing legacy is Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, which will be released by Oh Boy on June 22nd.
Consisting of a dozen classic Prine compositions vividly re-imagined by a selection of maverick musical alchemists, Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows is a collection of interpretations that span everything from stark stringband strains to R&B backbeats, gurgling synths, and relentless rockabilly rhythms. Despite the various perspectives, studios, personnel, and voices, Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows holds together as a compelling and unified statement showcasing more of a heartfelt thank-you note than a tribute.
Oh Boy will begin a pre-sale for Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows on April 27th at www.musicfansdirect.com
1. Justin Vernon of Bon Iver – Bruised Orange (Chain Of Sorrow)
2. Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band – Wedding Day In Funeralville
3. My Morning Jacket – All The Best
4. Josh Ritter – Mexican Home
5. Lambchop – Six O’Clock News
6. Justin Townes Earle – Far From Me
7. The Avett Brothers – Spanish Pipedream
8. Old Crow Medicine Show – Angel From Montgomery
9. Sara Watkins – The Late John Garfield Blues
10. Drive-By Truckers – Daddy’s Little Pumpkin
11. Deer Tick featuring Liz Isenberg – Unwed Fathers
12. Those Darlins – Let’s Talk Dirty In Hawaiian
