John Prine Added to "Love for Levon"

John Prine has been added to the fabulous list of performers already announced for the forthcoming Love for Levon benefit concert on Wednesday, October 3. The show will be a celebration of the life and music of the late Levon Helm, and it will take place at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ. Tickets to this unforgettable show are on sale now, and for a full list of performers, please click here.

John Prine Sings "Little Victories" with Chris Knight

John Prine lends his vocal on Little Victories, the title track on the latest album from Kentucky-born singer/songwriter Chris Knight. Little Victories is available now at retailers like Amazon and iTunes. For more information on Chris Knight, please visit his website, which also lists some of the great media attention his record has been receiving.

John Prine September Concerts

John Prine is back on the road this September with a run of shows throughout Texas. Below are some details on his upcoming performances. Be sure to consult his tour page for full concert details on these shows and all others throughout the end of the year.

Friday, September 21 - Cullen Performance Hall in Houston, TX
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Saturday, September 22 - Selena Auditorium in Corpus Christi, TX
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Monday, September 24 - Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio, TX
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Wednesday, September 26 - Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center in Midland, TX
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Friday, September 28 - Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX
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Saturday, September 29 - Bass Concert in Austin, TX
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John Prine August Concerts

John Prine will perform in concert several times this August. Below is where you can find him. Be sure to consult his tour page for full details on these shows and all others scheduled throughout 2012.

Wednesday, August 15 - Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA
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Friday, August 17 - Palace Theatre in Albany, NY
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Sunday, August 19 - Bank Of America Pavilion in Boston, MA
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Friday, August 24 - Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, MO
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Saturday, August 25 - Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, AR
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John Prine Summer Concerts

John Prine has several concerts scheduled for June and July this summer. Below is a list of such performances. Be sure to consult his tour page for full show details for these concerts and all others scheduled for 2012.

Thursday, June 21 - Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, CO
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Saturday, June 23 - The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, CO
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Friday, June 29 - Minnesota Zoo's Weesner Amphitheater in Apple Valley, MN
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Saturday, June 30 - Mayo Civic Center's Presentation Hall in Rochester, MN
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Friday, July 27 - Cambridge Folk Festival in Cambridge, ENG
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Sunday, July 29 - Southern Fried Festival in Perth, SCT
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John Prine May Concerts

May is here, and it is going to be a very busy touring month for John Prine. Below is a list of his May concert appearances. Be sure to consult his tour page for full show details for these concerts and all the others scheduled for 2012.

Thursday, May 3 - Alix Goolden Hall in Victoria, BC
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Saturday, May 5 - The Centre For Performing Arts in Vancouver, BC
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Monday, May 7 - Enmax Hall in Edmonton, AB
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Tuesday, May 8 - Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, AB
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Thursday, May 10 - TCU Place in Saskatoon, SK
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Saturday, May 12 - Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, MB
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Monday, May 14 - Massey Hall in Toronto, ON
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Friday, May 25 - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL
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Saturday, May 26 - Plaza Theatre in Orlando, FL
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John Prine Winnipeg Sun Interview

John Prine recently spoke with the Winnipeg Sun about his upcoming tour dates, his songwriting process and the future of folk music. Read the article here.

John Prine April Concerts

As the month of April continues, John Prine is preparing for a few concerts across the US. Below is where he will be, and please refer to his tour page for full concert details for these shows and all the others throughout 2012.

Friday, April 13 - The Virginia Theatre in Champaign, IL
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Saturday, April 14 - The Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN
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Friday, April 20 - The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ
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Saturday, April 21 - The Bushnell's Mortenson Hall in Hartford, CT
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John Prine March Concerts

March is here and it will be a busy month for John Prine in concert. Below is where he will be appearing, and please refer to his tour page for full show details on all 2012 concerts.

Friday, March 2 - Benedum Center for the Performing Arts in Pittsburgh, PA
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Saturday, March 3 - Hershey Theatre in Hershey, PA
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Friday, March 9 - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee, WI
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Saturday, March 10 - Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL
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John Prine February Concerts

John Prine is preparing for a few shows this February. Please refer to his tour page for full details on these shows, as well as all the others currently scheduled for 2012.

Friday, February 3 - Coral Springs Center For The Arts in Coral Springs, FL
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Sunday, February 5 - Cayamo Cruise departing Miami, FL
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Bon Iver's Releasing Prine's "Bruised Orange"

Bon Iver will release his version of John Prine's "Bruised Orange (Chain Of Sorrow)" as the b-side on his upcoming 12" vinyl single for his song "Towers." The vinyl single will be released January 23 in the UK, while the USA will see a March 6 release date.

Bon Iver's version of "Bruised Orange (Chain Of Sorrow)" was originally released on the Oh Boy Records compilation entitled Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine. That album was released in June 2010.

John Prine Featured on Guy Clark Tribute CD

John Prine and Emmylou Harris contribute the track "Magnolia Wind" on the just-released album entitled This One's For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark. Read more about this double-CD set here, and you can buy it from iTunes, Amazon and the manufacturer directly today. And for a limited time, stream the album thanks to Performing Songwriter magazine.

John Prine December Concerts

To close out 2011, John Prine will be performing four concerts this December. Here is where you can find him, and as always, please refer to John's official tour page for full concert details.

Friday, December 2 - The Midland in Kansas City, MO
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Saturday, December 3 - Touhill Performing Arts Center in St. Louis, MO
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Friday, December 16 - Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL
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Friday, December 17 - Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
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John Prine Speaks with AOL Spinner

John Prine recently spoke with AOL Spinner about his new archival release The Singing Mailman Delivers. Click here to read the entire article, where Prine touches on his life as a mailman, how these recordings were discovered and what his classic songs mean today.

AOL Spinner is also hosting a listening party for the entire double CD set. Click here to stream and listen to any and all tracks for free.

John Prine Interview for Paste Magazine

John Prine recently interviewed for Paste Magazine concerning his new double-CD archival set The Singing Mailman Delivers. Read all the details here.

John Prine Featured in The Huffington Post

John Prine recently spoke with The Huffington Post to discuss the early days of his career, as well as his new archival set The Singing Mailman Delivers. Read the entire article here.

John Prine & NPR Song Of The Day

NPR's Song Of The Day is John Prine's early version of "Sam Stone" then titled "Great Society Conflict Veteran's Blues." This early track was featured on Prine's new archival album entitled The Singing Mailman Delivers, which is available now from Oh Boy Records.

Rolling Stone Reviews "The Singing Mailman Delivers"

Rolling Stone has released their review of John Prine's new archival album The Singing Mailman Delivers. Read the article here.

John Prine November Concerts

The month of November has arrived and John Prine has three concerts scheduled. Here is where he will be, or click here to visit his official tour page for further information.

Wednesday, November 16 - Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque, NM
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Friday, November 18 - Fox Tucson Theatre in Tucson, AZ
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Saturday, November 19 - Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, AZ
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"The Singing Mailman Delivers" Reviews

Here's a sampling of the great reviews we have been receiving for the new John Prine archival release The Singing Mailman Delivers:

American Songwriter
The Tennessean
Daily Telegraph
No Depression
All Music
Spectrum Culture

If you're interested, order your physical copy here or buy the digital download today.

"The Singing Mailman Delivers" In Stores Today

John Prine's new archival double-CD The Singing Mailman Delivers has been released today and is available at retailers everywhere. You can purchase it directly from John Prine's official online store, MusicFansDirect, and also at all Prine concert dates.

For those interested in digital versions, it can be found at iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon MP3, Napster, Rdio, among many others. Or the physical product can be purchased at many outlets, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Best Buy. Or lastly click here to find out what independent record stores in your area may also have The Singing Mailman Delivers.

Paste Streaming "The Singing Mailman Delivers"

Paste is now streaming The Singing Mailman Delivers, the new archival release from John Prine. You can listen to the entire album by clicking here. It will be available until the release date of Tuesday, October 25.

Order your copy of this great new double-CD and other associated merchandise at John Prine's official online store MusicFansDirect.com.

John Prine October Concerts

October is here, and John Prine is getting ready for a string of shows through Eastern Canada. Click here to visit John's official tour page, or look below to learn where and when he will be performing.

Friday, October 21 - Massey Hall in Toronto, ON
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Saturday, October 22 - Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa, ON
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Monday, October 24 - Casino New Brunswick Entertainment Centre in Moncton, NB
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Tuesday, October 25 - Imperial Theatre in Saint John, NB
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Friday, October 28 - Holy Heart Theatre in St. John's, NL
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Saturday, October 29 - Holy Heart Theatre in St. John's, NL
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Monday, October 31 - Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, NS
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John Prine's "The Singing Mailman Delivers" Releasing On October 25

Long before the awards and accolades, all the concerts and many, many albums, John Prine trudged through snow in the cold Chicago winters, delivering mail across Maywood, his childhood suburb. “I always likened the mail route to a library with no books,” says John Prine. “I passed the time each day making up these little ditties.”

On October 25th, 2011, Oh Boy Records (founded in 1981 by Prine and manager Al Bunetta) will release The Singing Mailman Delivers. This two-disc archival release features the earliest studio and live recordings from Prine dating back to 1970, one year before his prolific, self-titled, debut album.

In August 1970, John Prine went to Chicago’s WFMT Studios to be interviewed by Studs Terkel. “I asked after the show if it were possible to stick around and tape all the songs I had written up until then,” Prine continues. These studio recordings were simply and sincerely recorded with Prine’s trademark guitar finger-picking and early vocal style. The disc closes with the unreleased track titled “A Star, A Jewel, And A Hoax,” a brief and whimsical look into an often-overlooked cranny of everyday life.

The live performance was recorded at the Fifth Peg in Chicago in November 1970, where Prine would play three nights a week, while still delivering mail during the day. Prine says, “I still maintain that Chicago winters and postman-hungry dogs finally drove me to songwriting.”

With just his acoustic guitar, some audience banter and a friend on bass, 24-year old Prine takes the live audience through 12 of his classic tunes, a few of which already sound like crowd favorites. “I was just learning how to sing a full set of my songs and still manage to talk in between without getting shot or anything thrown at me,” he admits. The one cover track is a Hank Williams medley that Prine learned for his father with the songs “Hey Good Lookin’” and “Jambalaya (On The Bayou).”

This fall marks the 40th anniversary of that first album, John Prine, and these amateur recordings on The Singing Mailman Delivers truly show Prine as a poet whose consummate songs were refined since inception. Even the then-titled “Great Society Conflict Veteran’s Blues,” his studio and live versions of “Sam Stone,” bestow the listener an intricate sense of understanding and compassion from a humble and unassuming songwriter who wrote such words to pass time on his mail route.

Oh Boy Records will begin a presale for The Singing Mailman Delivers on Wednesday, September 21 via John Prine’s official online store MusicFansDirect.com. The full tracklisting for the album is as follows:

Disc One - Studio Performance:
1. Hello In There
2. Souvenirs
3. Great Society Conflict Veteran's Blues (early "Sam Stone")
4. Paradise
5. Blue Umbrella
6. Aw Heck
7. Illegal Smile
8. Flashback Blues
9. The Frying Pan
10. Sour Grapes
11. A Star, A Jewel, And A Hoax

Disc Two - Live Performance:
1. Flashback Blues
2. Hello In There
3. Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore
4. The Great Compromise
5. Blue Umbrella
6. Illegal Smile
7. Angel From Montgomery
8. A Good Time
9. Hey Good Lookin' > Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
10. Quiet Man
11. Paradise
12. Great Society Conflict Veteran's Blues (early "Sam Stone")
13. Spanish Pipedream

John Prine September Concerts

September is officially here, and John Prine is ready to hit the concert trail once more. Click here to visit John's official tour page, or check out below to find out where you can find him this month:

Friday, September 9 - Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville, WA
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Saturday, September 10 - McMenamin's Edgefield Concerts On The Lawn in Troutdale, OR
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Monday, September 12 - McDonald Theatre in Eugene, OR
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Wednesday, September 14 - Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, WA
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Friday, September 16 - University Theatre in Missoula, MT
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Saturday, September 17 - Mother Lode Theatre in Butte, MT
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Friday, September 23 - Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD
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Wednesday, September 28 - Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA
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Friday, September 30 - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco, CA
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John Prine in Baltimore Rescheduled

We regret to inform you that the John Prine concert this Saturday, August 27 at the Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland has been postponed due to the forthcoming inclement weather.

The concert has been rescheduled to Friday, September 23. All tickets purchased through John Prine's official online store MusicFansDirect or through the venue directly will be honored for the new date.

Should you not be able to attend the new date, refunds are available at your point of purchase until September 5. Email info@ohboy.com for more information or visit the venue website.

The support act for the rescheduled show will sadly not be Richard Thompson. Refunds are also available because of this as well. The new support act has yet to be determined.

Please stay tuned to John Prine's official tour page for all details on this concert and many others.

John Prine August Concerts

John Prine has no July concerts scheduled, but he is gearing up for a busy August and remainder of 2011. This August will see him visit Wisconsin, Virginia and Maryland. Pieta Brown supports the Wisconsin dates, while Richard Thompson is along for the ride on the other two.

Saturday, August 20 - Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, WI
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Sunday, August 21 - Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, WI
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Friday, August 26 - Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA
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Saturday - August 27 - Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD
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Full concert details can be found on John's official webpage for not only these shows, but for others scheduled this year.

John Prine June Concerts

The summer concert season is here, and John Prine is once again on the road. This June, he returns to parts of California and Iowa for the first time in a few years. So come see John Prine in concert here:

Wednesday, June 8 - Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA
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Friday, June 10 - Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, CA
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Saturday, June 11 - Humphrey's By The Bay in San Diego, CA
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Wednesday, June 15 - Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, IA
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Friday, June 17 - Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
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Saturday, June 18 - Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA
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Full concert details can be found on John's official webpage for not only these shows, but for others scheduled this year.

Washington Post Reviews Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine

The Washington Post published a very positive review of Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, and we thought we'd share. Click here to take a look!

Glide Magazine Reviews Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows

An excerpt from the review:

"All in all, there’s not really a dud in the lot and because Prine’s songs lend themselves to being covered so seamlessly, this is one of the few tribute albums that manages to surpass expectations."

Click here to read the full review!

Miranda Lambert performs John Prine's "That's the Way the World Goes 'Round on the 2010 CMA Awards

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"In Search of a Song" Posts Part Three of a Prine Interview

John's guitar player Jason Wilber hosts a radio program entitled "In Search of a Song" on PRX. It's a fine program, and his interview with John is in-depth and insightful. Part 3 of the interview was just posted online. Click here to listen!

Special Pre-Sale for Prine/Old Crow Medicine Show Concert at Atlanta's Fox Theatre

On Friday, 10/22/2010 @ 10:00 EDT, the best 1500 tickets for the 2/25/2011 concert featuring John Prine and Old Crow Medicine Show will be on sale for $39.50 while supplies last. Be sure to purchase your tickets early to take advantage of this special offer. The Ticketmaster pre-sale code is "varsity". To purchase tickets visit, Ticketmaster.com after the aforementioned time.

Goodman Post Office Wrap-Up

Yesterday's post office dedication and celebration for Steve Goodman was a rousing success. Hundreds of supporters and well-wishers in the Chicago area came out to celebrate the life of this treasured singer/songwriter and see the Lakeview Post Office near Wrigley Field be renamed in his honor.

The Chicago Sun-Times was there to cover the event, and so was the Chicago Tribune. The post office is located at 1340 West Irving Park Road in Chicago and displays not only Goodman's name, but also some musical memorabilia and photos from throughout his life and recording career.

Steve Goodman Post Office Dedication on October 10

The Lakeview Post Office in Chicago is being renamed this Sunday, October 10 in honor of the late singer/songwriter Steve Goodman. The event will take place just down the street from Wrigley Field, home of Steve's beloved Chicago Cubs, and the place where you can still hear Steve's classic hit Go Cubs Go after ever victory by the hometown team.

The post office is located at 1343 West Irving Park Road, and will feature a few performances from Goodman's Chicago contemporaries, as well as an appearance from US Representative Mike Quigley. Click here for full event details.

John Prine on Sirius XM's The Village

John Prine will join host Mary Sue Twohy to discuss and perform songs off his new album In Person & On Stage on Sirius XM Radio's The Village this Tuesday, August 10 at 6pm EST. The program will re-air on Saturday, August 14 at 12am EST.

Be sure to tune in and hear what Prine has to say. For those without a subscription to Sirius XM, a free trial is being offered here.

Chicago Post Office Named for Steve Goodman

Thanks to a new law just signed by President Obama, a local Chicago Post Office will be renamed in the honor of the legendary songwriter Steve Goodman. The Lakeview post office is located at 1343 West Irving Park Road. The official ceremony dedicating the site for Goodman should be held within the next six to eight weeks, according to an article by the Chicago Tribune.

John Prine & Yim Yames at Newport Folk Festival

This past weekend at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, Yim Yames from My Morning Jacket joined John Prine onstage for "All The Best" and "Paradise." NPR and WFUV are hosting a stream of the entire concert and after show interview with John Prine here. Be sure to check it out and give it a listen.

Of course, Yim Yames and John Prine previously performed "All The Best" on the Late Show with David Letterman in May. In case you missed it, check out that clip here.

The My Morning Jacket version of the tune also is on the fantastic new album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, which is available now at MusicFansDirect and other retailers everywhere!

"Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows" in Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone magazine recently reviewed the new album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine in their August 5 issue. Check it out in their latest magazine or read the review online here. Also be sure to comment on the record on their webpage and let everyone know your thoughts on this exciting new compilation!

John Prine on "A Prairie Home Companion"

John Prine recently performed on the July 3rd edition of Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois.

The show's website is now streaming all audio from the performance, which features Prine tunes performed by John himself, as well as a couple sung by Garrison Keillor! Click here to listen in, as well as to read more about this wonderful event.

"Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows" Website Launched

The official website for the new John Prine celebration album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine has launched. Check it out of the latest news and updates pertaining to the album, as well stream all the tracks from this memorable compilation. Visit the site here.

MSN Music Listening Booth - "Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows"

To celebrate the official release day of the John Prine celebration record, Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, MSN Music is hosting a listening booth. You can stream the entire album on their site, just click here.

AOL Music & Spinner Listening Parties

Thanks to AOL Music and Spinner, who are hosting full CD listening parties, you can listen to the brand new John Prine celebration CD Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine in its entirety.

Click here to check out AOL Music, or click here for Spinner. Better yet, try them both and see what else these sites have to offer!

"Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows" As Amazon's Deal Of The Day

The new John Prine celebration album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine is available as a digital download from AmazonMP3 for just $3.99! This special price is available for today only, so get your copy fast! Download it now.

This album features classic Prine songs reinvented by some of the brightest names in music, including Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band, My Morning Jacket, Josh Ritter, Lambchop, Justin Townes Earle, The Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sara Watkins, Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick featuring Liz Isenberg and Those Darlins.

For more information on the record, also visit its official website here.

Prine Bonnaroo & "Broken Hearts" First Listen

John Prine performed at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival this past Saturday, June 12. Despite the intense heat and sunshine, his 16-song set went off without a hitch in front of a diverse crowd at the That Tent stage.

His set was punctuated with wonderful performances of "Lake Marie" and "Angel From Montgomery" with members of the Old Crow Medicine Show. Kris Kristofferson even joined in with Prine and Old Crow on the set closer "Paradise." NPR was there to capture the action. You can stream and relive the entire performance on their website.

Prine was also on hand to interview with Chicago's WXRT radio. You can listen to his conversation, as well as hear his Backstage at Bonnaroo special performances here. Ketch Secor and Willie Watson join Prine once again for these special three radio performances.

And NPR's First Listen is the only place where you can hear the new Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine record in its entirety. Check out their website to stream the project.

This celebration album hit stores on June 22, and you can learn more about it on its official website.

In Person & On Stage Out Now/Spinner and AOL Listening Party!!!

We are so proud to announce the release of "In Person & On Stage." You can now purchase the album wherever fine music is sold, and the reaction to the release has been overwhelming. Sometimes, it's Prine's story leading into the song that makes it such a special and intimate in a live setting. Pairing those great stories with the the best of his live performances from the past 3 years makes "In Person & On Stage" shine.

If you'd like to preview the record now, you can do so on Spinner or AOL Music Full CD Listening Party.

Prine's "In Person & On Stage" As Amazon's Deal Of The Day

AmazonMP3 is offering John Prine's In Person & On Stage a day prior to the official street date for just $3.99! This new live record will only be available at this price until midnight tonight, May 24. Click here to purchase.

John Prine To Appear On The Late Show With David Letterman

John Prine will perform on the Late Show with David Letterman on Wednesday, May 26. Prine will appear with Yim Yames from My Morning Jacket for a very special performance in support of the upcoming album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine. The show airs on your local CBS affiliate at 11:35pm ET/PT. Don't miss it!

Great John Prine Portland, Oregon Concert Review

Read all about the fabulous John Prine concert from this past Friday, April 16 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon. The newspaper The Oregonian was there to cover the show. Read it here.

John Prine A Role Model For Jakob Dylan

Jakob Dylan called John Prine one of his songwriting role models in a recent interview with USA Today. Dylan says, "He found a singular voice, and nobody can replicate it. I would hope to have that down the line. Prine was born with something special, but he also dug deep."

Read the entire interview here.

Popular Artists Celebrate John Prine With New CD

Today’s avant-roots renaissance owes a great debt to John Prine’s laconic, ever-questioning poetic quality – a debt that is warmly repaid by Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, available June 22nd on Oh Boy Records.

Featuring twelve newly-recorded versions of classic Prine songs, Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows boasts an enviable roll call of lauded, inventive musicians and songwriters, including My Morning Jacket, The Avett Brothers, Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lambchop, Josh Ritter, the Drive-By Truckers, Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins, Deer Tick featuring Liz Isenburg, Justin Townes Earle, Those Darlins and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. That Prine’s perspective flourishes so vividly in these modern recastings is testament to not only the sheer power of his songs, but to the subtly defiant undercurrent that runs throughout Prine’s oeuvre.

Here is the complete tracklisting:
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”

New John Prine Live Album "In Person & On Stage"

Oh Boy Records will release a new live record from John Prine entitled "In Person & On Stage" on May 25.

The album is a culmination of his last few years touring and contains 14 songs, perfectly balanced between classic hits and new treasures from the Grammy Award-winning “Fair & Square.” Complete with duets from some of John’s favorite touring partners such as Iris DeMent, Sara Watkins, Emmylou Harris, Josh Ritter, Kane Welch Kaplan, this album shows Prine’s passion and relevance still hold true after all these years. These recordings were hand-picked from hundreds of recent concerts, and the result is Prine’s most memorable live album to date. If his biggest fans had a collective voice, it is no doubt these would be the recordings they'd choose.

Visit ohboy.com/freetrack for a free download of the song "She Is My Everything" and preview the new live album.

Here is the tracklisting:
1. Spanish Pipedream
2. She Is My Everything
3. In Spite Of Ourselves (with Iris DeMent)
4. Long Monday
5. The Late John Garfield Blues (with Sara Watkins)
6. The Bottomless Lake
7. Bear Creek Blues
8. Saddle In The Rain
9. Angel From Montgomery (with Emmylou Harris)
10. Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore
11. Mexican Home (with Josh Ritter)
12. Unwed Fathers (with Iris DeMent)
13. Glory Of True Love
14. Paradise (with Kane Welch Kaplin)

Announcement: John Prine Performance In Memphis (June 5, 2010)

For people purchasing tickets for John Prine’s June 5th, 2010 performance in Memphis, TN at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts performance through 3rd Party ticket resellers, Old Crow Medicine Show WILL NOT be performing. The supporting act for this date will be announced shortly but again, it WILL NOT be Old Crow Medicine Show.

Thank you,
Oh Boy Records

From The Archives - No Depression 2005 Prine Article

We were going through our archives and found this wonderful May 2005 article from No Depression magazine about John Prine, his life and his album Fair & Square. The article is a great read and not one to be missed. Enjoy it here.

John Prine Returns To The Old Town School

John Prine returned to the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago this past weekend. As a boy, he often went there to learn more about guitar and folk songs. This special benefit concert was highlighted in the Chicago Tribune as a truly magical night.

John Prine Featured In Chicago Tribune

There was a great article on John Prine in a recent edition of the Chicago Tribune. Click here to enjoy the interview about his upcoming benefit concert at the historic Old Town School of Folk Music.

Steve Goodman Featured In Chicago Cubs Film "We Believe"

Director John Scheinfeld (The U.S. vs. John Lennon) has inked a DVD distribution deal for the acclaimed documentary film “We Believe” with New York based distributor Virgil Films & Entertainment (Super Size Me). Following the film’s sold-out premiere screenings at the Chicago Theatre last summer, the DVD release is slated for April 13th. Narrated by award-winning actor and Chicago native Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, CSI:NY) “We Believe” features a veritable who’s who cast of Chicagoans and explores the extraordinary love affair between the city of Chicago and its baseball team, the Cubs. In addition to the 104-minute feature length film, the DVD will be loaded with bonus extras including interviews and deleted scenes.

“We’re delighted to be working with Joe Amodei and his team at Virgil Films. Not only for their experience, but equally important for the passion they bring to the titles they represent. After all, passion is at the very heart of a Cubs fan and so, too, it has to be for everyone involved with our film,” said director Scheinfeld.

“Chicago has always been my kind of town and this film reminds me why,” said Joe Amodei, President Virgil Films & Entertainment. “It is a love letter not only to the city itself but the people that live there and in particular the always hopeful Cubs fans. This is much more than a documentary about baseball. It is a film about hope, dedication and the never give up attitude we see in the Cubs faithful. It is a look at what’s best in America. Every Cubs fan and Chicagoan must see this film. It’s about them!”

“We Believe” is the first theatrical documentary to be fully authorized by the Cubs and it is unlike any other team-related production. Produced with the complete cooperation of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Player’s Association, the film features a distinguished array of journalists, authors, cultural commentators and stars from the worlds of film, TV and music, all offering their unique perspectives on America, baseball, the city of Chicago and its people. Among those interviewed are Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Bob Costas, Dennis Franz (NYPD Blue), Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), legendary Blues musician Buddy Guy, Hugh Hefner, Bonnie Hunt, Joe Mantegna, George Will and rare interviews with Bud Selig, Commissioner of Major League Baseball and Francis Cardinal George, the Archbishop of Chicago.

During the 9-month shooting schedule the filmmakers shot more than 220 hours of footage. Cubs officials and team executives committed to participating in the production and provided extraordinary access to players, Wrigley Field and the team’s expansive archive. The result is a compelling and visually striking movie that showcases many neighborhoods within the city of Chicago, seamlessly blended with timeless and beautiful images of legendary Wrigley Field.

The Producers and production staff are Chicagoans, the film was shot by an award-winning Chicago production company (Sedgwick Productions), edited by the city’s finest editor at one of the city’s top post-production facilities (Cutters) and the Director/Writer/Producer is Chicago-born and a graduate of Northwestern University.

“We Believe” is a love story about Chicago and its baseball team and with every love story there is bound to be some heartbreak. So, without a big, happy Hollywood ending in which the Cubs win the World Series for the first time since 1908, the creative team rose to the challenge, employing Bruce Springsteen’s anthemic “Land of Hope and Dreams,” to drive the film to a powerful, emotional, inspiring finish. After all, it’s the journey that’s important, not the destination.

Official website: www.WeBelieveTheMovie.com

John Prine - 2/19 Philadelphia Concert Review

The great people at the Philadelphia City Paper had wonderful things to say about this past weekend's John Prine and Sara Watkins concert at the Merriam Theatre. It is always a fabulous show when John and Sara get together, read on for more details.

More Dan Reeder Reviews

Big thanks to our friends at PopMatters for their great review of Dan Reeder's "This New Century" album.

And for our friends in Germany, check out what the folks at Nurnberger Zeitung and Sueddeutsche have to say about the record!

Dan Reeder "This New Century" Album Reviews

Dan Reeder's third album "This New Century" will be in stores this Tuesday, February 16th. But you can get it early via our special MusicFansDirect.com presale or download the digital copy now on Bandcamp.

The CD is Dan's most polished release to date and truly shows him at his best. Many reviews have been coming in from publications around the world. Better yet, some of the songs are even showing up on Americana radio across the US!

Here is a taste of what some people are saying about this great album.
New Yorker Magazine Online
Iowa City Press-Citizen Newspaper
Moors Magazine in The Netherlands

Free John Prine Live MP3 On March 1st

Please sign up for the Oh Boy Records mailing list on our website. You can do so by using the toolbar at the top of the site. Everyone who does so by the end of the month will be emailed a free John Prine live MP3 on March 1st!

John Prine to play Bonnaroo 2010

We are very pleased to announce that John Prine will be performing at the 2010 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival takes place June 10-13, and John will be playing that Saturday.

There are many other great acts joining the festival lineup, so it certainly will be a fabulous event. The last time John played Bonnaroo was in 2005, and his memorable set was not to be missed. That performance can be purchased and downloaded here.

For ticketing information and complete festival lineup, visit the Bonnaroo website.

Oh Boy Records Now on Bandcamp

We are very excited to announce that Oh Boy Records’ music is now digitally available on Bandcamp. A wealth of music including John Prine, Steve Goodman, and Dan Reeder is available to purchase or stream.

Bandcamp is compatible with iTunes, and often costs less to download songs and offers higher-quality downloads than iTunes. Available download formats include MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, and ALAC.

Some of the available John Prine albums include “The Missing Years”, “Souvenirs”, “John Prine Live”, and “Fair & Square”. All of these great albums and more can be downloaded immediately.

Many Steve Goodman albums are also available through Bandcamp. A few titles include No Big Surprise: “The Steve Goodman Anthology”, “Live at the Earl of Old Town”, and “Unfinished Business”. Check them out here.

All of Dan Reeder’s albums can also be found on Bandcamp, including his brand-new album titled “This New Century”. This album hits stores February 16th, but is available in advance right now at Bandcamp.

We hope you enjoy this excellent new resource. It is a perfect opportunity to revisit classic albums and discover fantastic new songs.

John Prine on TV's "Spectacle with Elvis Costello" TONIGHT

John Prine is a guest on Elvis Costello's critically-acclaimed show "Spectacle with Elvis Costello" tonight at 10pm eastern, along with Ray LaMontagne and Lyle Lovett. Look for the show on the Sundance Channel. It is sure to be an awesome show, and a great chance to see excellent songwriters perform together. Check here for all the air times: http://tr.im/KiXY

"Spectacle with Elvis Costello" features everything from intimate one-on-one conversations with legendary performers and notable newcomers to thematic panel discussions.

Guest artists not only talk but perform - demonstrating the development and creation of their music and playing new, stripped-down or solo versions of some of their best and most loved songs.

Costello also performs, starting each episode with his interpretation of a song either by or connected to the featured guest. In addition, "Spectacle" features extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations and duets.

Hope you have a chance to watch it!

Prine Calvin Theatre Review

Here's a great review from John Prine's recent concert this past weekend at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton, Massachusetts. Check it out here.

Handwritten John Prine Lyrics Auction

The Americana Music Association is auctioning handwritten lyrics by many noted artists, including John Prine. John donated his classic "Angel From Montgomery," and you can view it here. These handwritten lyrics are truly works of art and makes the ultimate holiday gift for that someone special on your list. All proceeds benefit the Americana Music Association.

John Prine Flagstaff Appreciation

Our friends at the Arizona Daily Sun wrote wonderful kind words about the music of John Prine and his Flagstaff appearance this past week. If you have moment, please see if you can relate to their thoughts.

Prine Boston Concert Reviews

Please check out two great concert reviews from John Prine's recent concert last Friday night in Boston. There is one from the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald.

Prine Featured in "Coal Country Music" CD

John Prine's "Paradise" and "Angel From Montgomery" are two of the featured tracks on an upcoming compilation CD entitled "Coal Country Music." The disc will be available on November 10th, and you can read more about this special project here.

John Prine Birthday & Pre-sales

Saturday, October 10th is John Prine's birthday, and we are offering great pre-sale tickets available through Musicfansdirect.com for three upcoming shows: 2.26 Dallas@ McFarlin Auditorium, 2.27 Austin @ Bass Concert Hall and 3.26 Nashville @ Ryman Auditorium. Click here to purchase now!

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Review

On Friday, Oct. 2nd, Prine performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco. If anyone is not familiar with this event, it's one that's not to be missed. The artist line-up is always amazing and, oh wait, did I forget to mention...IT'S FREE!!!

Check out the SFweekly.com review here.

New John Prine Interview with BBC

John Prine was interviewed by BBC jock Bob Harris this weekend in conjunction with the Americana Awards. Click the link below to listen now! John's portion of the program begins at 2:06.26.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00mtp2g/Bob_Harris_19_09_2009/

Remembering Steve Goodman

This Sunday, September 20 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Red Pajamas Records recording artist and famed songwriter Steve Goodman. Steve Goodman (July 25, 1948 - September 20, 1984) was born and raised in Chicago, and by 1969 had become a regular performer at the city's celebrated folk music clubs.

In 1971, with a little help from Kris Kristofferson, he signed his first major recording contract. It was also at this time, when he met Arlo Guthrie, who later made Goodman's hit "City Of New Orleans" legendary a year later.

In 1974, Goodman's "You Never Even Call Me By My Name" achieved considerable success on the country charts with artist David Alan Coe. Goodman's passion also rested with the city of Chicago and his beloved Chicago Cubs. He wrote and performed many humorous songs about them, including "The Dying Cub Fan's Last Request" and "Go, Cubs, Go."

Goodman was closely involved with the Old Town School of Folk Music, where he met and mentored his good friend, John Prine.

Around the time Goodman's career began to take off, he was diagnosed with leukemia. The entire time he was writing and singing, he was also fighting cancer. On September 20, 1984, Goodman died at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, Washington.

In 2007, the Chicago Cubs began playing Goodman's 1984 song "Go, Cubs, Go" after each home game win. When the Cubs made it to the playoffs, interest in the song and in Goodman's prolific career surged, resulting in October 5, 2007 being declared Steve Goodman Day across the state of Illinois.

We encourage you to check out stevegoodman.net to learn more. We also are running special prices on all CDs from Steve in our online store. Please check out Musicfansdirect.com for details and enjoy our newly revamped storefront.

Thanks and have a great weekend. Talk soon.

John Prine AZ Pre-sale Tickets

There are great pre-sale tickets available through Musicfansdirect.com for three upcoming John Prine concerts in Arizona: 11.18 Flagstaff @ The Ardrey Auditorium, 11.20 Phoenix, AZ @ The Dodge Theatre and 11.21 Tucson @ The Fox. Click here to purchase now!

Only A Few Hours Left To Purchase Pre-Sale Tickets For JP Canadian Dates!!!!

Just wanted to remind you all that pre-sale tickets for the John Prine shows in Western Canada will only be available for a few more hours. The pre-sale ends at 3PM CDT TODAY!

Click here to purchase tickets.

John Prine Q&A in the Denver Post

This is from a few days ago, but we thought we'd throw it up on the site in case you missed it. Thanks to John Wenzel at the Denver Post for conducting the interview. And in case you missed the show with Levon Helm at Red Rocks on Saturday, we highly suggest you checking out some of the YouTube videos like this one and this one that are floating around out there.

Enjoy!

John Prine Rambles On...

As many of you know, John Prine played a show at the historic (and recently renovated) Beacon Theatre in New York City this past weekend. As usual, the show was a blast, and the opener, Justin Townes Earle, more than held his own. Expect to see him back with John at some point down the road.

What many of you might not know is that John made a quick trip up to Woodstock, NY to play with the Levon Helm Band at his concert series known as "Midnight Rambles" the next evening. Sounds like a pretty good time huh?

Well, since most of us missed this quaint occasion, John and Levon have decided to give us another chance to see them live. They will be playing two dates together this summer: June 6 at Chastain Park Ampitheatre in Atlanta, GA. and June 13 at Red Rocks in Morrison, CO. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to these shows. They're sure to be a BLAST!

Carmel Show Review

Wanted to pass along this link to an online article reviewing John's performance in Carmel on 4.22.2009. Enjoy!

Opening Day Discount!!!!

That's right folks, baseball season goes into full swing (get it?) today! Sure, it's a Monday, but it may be the best Monday of the year. Especially when the NCAA Championship game is on the same night.

Anywho, we wanted to pass along a discount code to you all in celebration of the 2009 baseball season, and of course our beloved (but more importantly Steve Goodman's) Cubbies. It's 101 years and counting Chicago, but as with all sports, fans will hold onto the belief that this year, may indeed be their year...

Enjoy as much baseball as you can today and remember, "Go Cubs Go"!!!!

Duane Jarvis RIP

Oh Boy Records is sad to announce that longtime friend, collaborator and world class musician Duane Jarvis passed away yesterday in his Los Angeles home after a 16 month bout with colon cancer. He was 51.

Jarvis played guitar and bass on a number of recordings for John Prine as well as on the road with him for some time. He had, as Rosie Flores once said, a "Keith Richards flair and a honky-tonk heart". His spirit and creativity will certainly be missed.

Read more about Jarvis and his life in this Tennessean article by Peter Cooper.

John Prine Wallpaper - April

Here is your FREE John Prine wallpaper calendar for the month of April. And that ain't no joke... Enjoy!

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Sara Watkins Interview w/ the Charlotte Observer

To preview her performance tonight with Prine, Sara Watkins was interviewed by the Charlotte Observer regarding her new self-titled debut record releasing on April 7th. Click here to read more about the show and about her upcoming release!

John Prine @ The Filene Center @ Wolf Trap Vienna, VA is NOT SOLD OUT!!!!

Ok, so it was, but we were able to get 100 more tickets since the first batch went so fast. These should too, so make sure you head to the store and pick yours up today!

Oh yeah, did we mention that Steve Earle is on the bill with JP for this date. Yep, Steve Earle. It's gonna be awesome!!!!

Purchase tickets for this show now at musicfansdirect.com!

SOLD OUT!! Pre-Sale for John Prine @ The Filene Center @ Wolf Trap

The musicfansdirect.com pre-sale for John Prine at The Filene Center @ Wolf Trap Vienna, VA has sold out! Additional information regarding the general on-sale will be updated shortly. Thank you!

Hatch Show Print @ EMP

Oh Boy was informed that John's Hatch Show Print is included in an exhibit featuring select posters at EMP in Seattle. There are just a few more of these posters left for sale. Click here if you'd like have one of these fine limited edition posters for yourself.

Follow Oh Boy Records on Twitter!!

That's right folks! Oh Boy Records is now on Twitter. You can follow us by clicking here!!

Stellar Review for Prine's Show in Milwaukee!!!

Click here to read the article from the Journal Sentinel Online.

John Prine Wallpaper - March

Brand new John Prine Wallpaper for March! With a green theme to celebrate St. Paddy's Day and all. Not to mention a special guest... Enjoy!

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Last Chance to Buy Tickets to Red Rocks!!!!

That's right folks. Pre-sale tickets for John Prine's performance at Red Rocks in Morrison, CO (with very special guest Levon Helm!) will end tomorrow at 10 AM CST. So make sure that you get your tickets now, because an event like this is not to be missed.

New John Prine Wallpaper!!!!

Hello everyone! It's been a few since we've talked to some of you, but we wanted to let you all know that we are back and better than ever in 2009. To kick things off right, we'd like to offer you all a little token of our appreciation. Starting back at the end of last year, we asked our good friends over at One Lucky Guitar to design something great for a John Prine calendar for your computer. And Oh Boy, did they ever knock this one out of the park! Below you will find links to two different sizes for the months of January and February. So, check them out, download them if you like and be sure to let us know what you think. Happy (belated) New Year to you all and we look forward to what 2009 has to bring. It's gonna be a fun one!


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John Prine show review: 09.20.08 The King Center — Melbourne, FL

Thought you all might like to read a nice review of one of the latest shows on the John Prine tour by our good friends over at Pop Matters. One of our office favorites, Josh Ritter, opened the show and did "Paradise" with John at the end of the night. All in all, sounds like it was a great show.

Click here to read the rest of the review.

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Click here to see if Prine is coming to a town near you soon!

The true story of 'Go Cubs Go!'

Here is an article from the L.A. Times about the back story to the recording of Steve Goodman's baseball hit, "Go Cubs Go". There have been a number of articles that have gone into the beginnings of the song, but Patrick Goldstein, author of the piece, actually talks to Hank Neuberger, one of the engineers and producers for the song. In it, he recounts how the song came about and some of the players involved. Here's one of our favorite quotes from the Hank:

"But the most timeless aspect of this record, the secret ingredient that makes it work as well today as back in ’84, is simply Steve’s magical voice. You can’t hear Steve Goodman’s voice without hearing the smile and joy inside it. The very sound of Steve’s delivery expresses what every Cub fan at the ballpark feels -- that there’s no place on Earth today we’d rather be than right here at Wrigley Field."

Couldn't have said it better ourselves. Big game tonight folks. First pitch is at 8:37 CST, so make sure you're in front of a massive TV and remember, "Go Cubs Go"...

Click here to read the rest of the article.

And if you haven't yet, make your way over to our online store and pick up a copy of Steve Goodman's The Baseball Singles EP, as well as our brand new "Go Cubs Go" shirt!

It all begins tomorrow...

We found another nice little piece about Steve and the Cubs that we thought we'd throw up for your reading pleasure. The road to their first World Series title in 100 years begins in Chicago on Wednesday night at 5:30 CST as the Cubs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Make sure you pick up your copy of the Baseball Singles EP on Musicfansdirect.com so that you can crank "Go Cubs Go" as they beat the Dodgers in Game 1.

Get Steve Goodman's The Baseball Singles EP from Musicfansdirect.com!

Holy Cow!! Check out MIke Leonard's clip on Steve Goodman!!

Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs for clinching the NL Central on Saturday!! To celebrate, check out this wonderful piece that Mike Leonard did on Steve Goodman and the incredible resurgence of Steve's song "Go Cubs Go"!!

Don't forget to pick up the newly created Steve Goodman The Baseball Singles exclusively at MusicFansDirect by clicking on the link below!!

- Steve Goodman - The Baseball Singles on MusicFansDirect -

Update: Steve Goodman piece on NBC's The Today Show

Just a quick reminder to all Steve Goodman and Chicago Cubs fans that tomorrow, September 18th, The Today Show will air a wonderful piece done by Mike Leonard about Stevie, the Cubs and the song "Go Cubs Go". It should air tomorrow at 8:20AM on your local NBC station so make sure you catch it. Also, if you missed the news yesterday, we are proud to announce the release of the new Steve Goodman "Baseball Singles EP" featuring "Go Cubs Go" and three other classic baseball tunes, sung only the way Steve could. So make sure you check those out too. So, set the alarm clocks, get the coffee pots brewin' and prepare to celebrate the memory of Steve really early with the rest of the country.

Purchase Steve Goodman's "The Baseball Singles EP" from Musicfansdirect.com

"Go Cubs Go" piece to air on NBC's The Today Show

Tomorrow or Thursday (sorry we don't have the exact day), there will be a nice piece by our good friend Mike Leonard airing on The Today Show about the now classic Steve Goodman baseball song, "Go Cubs Go". Given the play of the Chicago Cubs this season (best record in the NL), coupled with the fact that it has been exactly 100 years since the team last won a World Series, there is much reason for optimism that this may actually be the year that they win it all (fingers crossed) and we couldn't be happier to be even a very small part of it. The Today Show airs on NBC every morning at 7:00 AM CST, so make sure that you catch it either Wednesday or Thursday on NBC.

Also, if you want to show your Cubs (or Steve Goodman) pride, make sure that you pick up the new "Baseball Singles EP" that we have just put together and are offering exclusively to our customers on Musicfansdirect.com. The disc will feature "Go Cubs Go" along with "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request", "When The Cubs Go Marching In" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and is available for pre-sale now. Go get it today, and "Go Cubs Go"!



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Steve Goodman, and the Surprising Story of "Go, Cubs, Go"

There was a nice article that ran in the Huffington Post the other day about the unlikely beginnings Steve Goodman's baseball classic, "Go Cubs Go". Originally written in 1984 as a jingle for WGN in Chicago, the song sort of slid into obscurity until last year. Now, as the Cubs close in on their second NL Central division title in a row, the song, and the expectations for this team, are bigger than ever. Here is to a great rest of the baseball season. It should be a good one..."Go Cubs Go"!


Steve Goodman, and the Surprising Story of "Go, Cubs, Go"


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Standard Songs for Average People nominated for IBMA!

We are proud to announce that John Prine and Mac Wiseman's Standard Songs for Average People has been nominated for an Independent Bluegass Music Award this year. The album is nominated in the category of "Recorded Event of the Year". This is the 19TH Annual IBMA's and this year they will be hosted by bluegrass legend Del McCoury. They will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the historic Ryman Auditorium here in Nashville, Tennessee and should truly be a night to remember. For more info about the nominees click here and for more info about the award show click here.

Purchase Standard Songs for Average People on CD at musicfansdirect.com.

Or digitally on iTunes or Amazon mp3.

Red Pajamas Records partners with WGN Radio and Vibes Media for "Go Cubs Go" RINGTONE!!

Be the first to get your official "Go Cubs Go" RINGTONE!!! The Cubs have had an amazing season thus far and it's only about to get more exciting!! Celebrate by grabbing Steve Goodman's classic baseball anthem "Go Cubs Go" as a ringtone!!

To get the official "Go Cubs Go" ringtone, Text "Go" to 38726. Only $2.99.

Please note: Other wireless charges may apply. Text STOP to quit. The Go Cubs Go ringtone may not be compatible with all phones and carriers. If you are having difficulty downloading the ringtone, please check with your service provider to see if your phone supports this type of ringtone download.



Also, check out this great video by the WGN Radio staff and Cubs fans singing "Go Cubs Go"!!!