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

If you can't see the video, click here for the link.

"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.