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Saw Prine for the first time ever. His voice was surprisingly strong, his guitar playing and the musicianship of his band were excellent. He played a mixture of new and old songs and there wasn't a down note in the entire show. He has a presence that makes you think you're listening to him play in your living room.
Venue, The Sony Centre was sold out, the sound was good, and suited Prine's show.
Would recommend anyone of any musical taste to check him out.
Sid
David Sundby from Fort Collins, Co
FIVE STARS WITH AN ASTERICK
I was very pleased with Prine's performance; he worked hard, hit some emotion
buttons, and fronted a crackerjack, I mean REALLY professional band.
But the sound sucked. The bass sounded like one note, tubby, distorted, superloud,
continous, non distinct blarring BLAT that detracted from hearing Prine. Did the sound person ever hear a Prine LP? Did he or she do a soundcheck? Does he or she know what distortion is? No respect for the star or the audience.
Jim Stewart from Gearhart, Oregon
JOHN PRINE IS STILL A FORCE OF NATURE
I've made it a point in my life to see/hear John Prine whenever I can. All the superlatives
have already been used, but I'll stick with my favorite: he is an American Treasure. I
mean, a man who can rhyme "Illinois" with "corduroy" is automatically a genius. In my
book, anyway.
Last night's show at The Schnitz in Portland was epic. I tried to go in without
expectations. John's been seriously ill and really has to pay attention to conserving his
voice. I didn't know what to think. But my fears were groundless. His voice was strong
and as expressive as it's ever been.
The band was nimble and dynamic, never overbearing. The harmonies were tight and
the solos were extraordinary. Jason Wiber was the featured guitarist and Dave Jacques
played bass. The guy who played fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel, and guitar was amazing.
I'm embarrassed because I can't remember his name.
I hope John comes around again. I will definitely show up.
Dag Nola from Portland, Oregon
MR. MELLOW WITH LOTS OF CURBED SPUNK
Same old, Same old wonderful John Prime.
Brought back the old to get it stimulating and
introduced the new to continue to believe in his
music. I like the toned down spunk as it
contained his true mellow soul. His dance
toward the end of the show was priceless a soul
dance (even though I am sure not spontaneous,
wonderful nevertheless).
Stephen from Dallas, Texas
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.
Boe. From Florida from Cincinnati, Ohio
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 .
Syd from Norfolk, Virginia
PRIME PRINE!! (AGAIN)
Been a longtime fan, and I was excited to drive the 4+ hours from my
home in Wilmington NC to Norfolk to attend this show. I really didn't
expect the vigor of the old days, but the show Mr. Prine put together
was simply stellar. His piano, bass, mando players --- everyone was
spot on and nobody ran over anyone else (which is nice, especially
when you have an electric on stage!).. So on to the music. Mr. Prine
came out with some oldies mixed with the Tree of Forgiveness cuts,
and really captured the essence of his soul with 'Come On Home',
'Tree of Forgiveness' and the rest. His solo numbers, with no band
backup, were wonderful, and his last number, 'Paradise', an oldie
from his breakout album, frankly brought tears to my eyes as I
remember pounding on my $100-dollar Alvarez back in the day....
This is a MUST-SEE event for anyone interested in Americana music.
Hank from Indianapolis, Indiana
CLASSIC PRINE
I first saw John Prine in 1978. This show was
epic. He is the classic showman. A pleasing
blend of his new release and past greats. His
solo mix mid show was bonding and warming.
The fans who thought they were cute and
funny with their need for special requests were
annoying as hell. You’re stupid. Prine’s
putdown to them was. “Go to McDonald’s if
you to order” was classic. Great show from a
true entertainer. Keep on keepin on my man
Steve Fagan from Indianapolis, Indiana
PRINE STILL STRONG AT 72
i am a long-time Prine fan, but I am also a realist and not much of a mindless
fawner over any of my favorite entertainers. I don't just will-nilly hand out glowing
reviews and I have to say that I cam to the John Prine concert at Clowes Hall on the
campus of Butler University in Indianapolis oh May 12 expect to see a Prine
sufferring the symptoms of age and his bout with cancer. The last time I saw hin, his
was the opening act fo the Avett Brothers at Red Rocks outiside of Denver more
than two years ago and he's been through a lot since then. But, Prine performance
at Clowes was not in the least bit dimnished by time or his health. OK, he wasn't the
Prine I first saw back in the early 70s, but his voice and his energy where both still
very stong for the Clowes performance. He thrilled the audience with a mix of some
of his really wonderful old tunes such as Hello In There, Sam Stone, and Angel From
Montgomery and songs from Tree of Forgiveness -- his first new album ih 13 years .
Dirk V from Chicago, Illinois
AGED BUT STILL GOING STRONG.
I travelled from Toronto to attend the Chicago show April 27, 2018. This excellent venue was sold out and
anxious for the show. As usual John Prine introduced us to some music we would probably never experience
through warm up act , Milk Carton Boys. They were a cross between Simon and Garfunkle and the Smothers
Brothers when they were at their best. Very skilled guitarists and singers.
The Prine show was really great. The gravelly voice was evident but didn't deter anyone from enjoying the
show. Great song selection and one fantastic band. If John Prine is in your vicinity get to the show while he is
still performing so well.
One unfortunate distraction was the catcalling from the audience, mostly at inappropriate times. One woman
in particular should have been escorted out of the facility.
Dave Sennett from Syracuse, New York
TREE OF FORGIVENESS
Prine is the man !!!! I’m 55 years old 260 pounds of big bald man... He made me cry... love ya John
Ron Long from Durham, North Carolina
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!
Tim Triplett from Slidell, Louisiana
JOHN PRINE, FEBRUARY 2, 2028
The story I heard was that John Prine’s older
brother taught him three chords and he never
bothered to learn anymore. That’s certainly an
exaggeration but he has arpeggiated those
three chords into a 50 year career. Last night at
the beautiful Orpheum Theater, in downtown
New Orleans, it seemed like it was cold and
rainy outside and I was sitting in my living
room,with a fire, reminiscing with old friends;
those friends were songs from Prine’s 50 year
old catalogue. He started with Aimless Love
then played the meat from Fair and Square.
Then it was back and forth through time for
the rest of the evening.
I tend to get wordy with these things so I want
to, briefly, point out the highlights .
Margo Price was strong and clever as she
opened, backed by her husband. She joined
John later in the show for classics In Spite Of
Ourselves and Unwed Fathers.
Multi musician Fats Kaplin is a new addition to
the band introduced as having come aboard
for the last couple of shows. He played
mandolin, guitars, acoustic and electric, pedal
steel, violin and a button accordion in
deference to the Cajun heritage in the
audience. They played Bruised Orange with
Fats backing on that squeeze box; it was
different, it was nice.
So JP pulled from that aforementioned 50 year
old song list to a point that he seemed he was
going to play them all. He
paused, though, to sing a couple of new
ones from the album due out in a couple of
months. A friend described the song about
Pluto’s humiliation as “Prine ish”. The chorus is
the best part of the song and it is catchy and,
you know, “Prine ish”.
He has, however, written a Grammy contender
with “Summer’s End”. Taken in it’s proper
context, imho, this song is a beautiful plea for a
loved one to “come on home”. As he has done
so many times in those last 50 years, John has
nailed an emotion that we all have, or will
have, encountered in our lives. To ask a loved
one, or be invited by a loved one, to “come on
home”. Thanks again JP, thanks for the soul.
Peter Parrish from Los Angeles, California
HOLDING HIS OWN IN LALA TOWN
John Prine is a world treasure. I don't know a country talent that combines song writing, picking and vocals in one talent -- than he. I have followed him from the late '80s. Sam Stone, Hello in There, Magnolia Wind, the Speed of Sound of Lonliness -- Iris Dement, Bonnie Raitt. I have followed his voice down at least one octave. I don't understand how he is able to mix the poignant, humorous and off-kilter so artfully.
I saw him at the John Ford Anson theater in LA 10/1. I can check off one more from my BL.slide into our sunset
Not many of us get to do what we love doing as we set our angle of repose.
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