Legendary singer-songwriter to tour Atlantic Canada theatres from August 17 to 29
“If success can be measured by press clipping tonnage, the cultish good will of devoted fans,
and the die-hard respect of his peers, John Prine is a superstar.” – Rolling Stone
When Grammy Award winning troubadour John Prine hits the road, even the darkest corners and smallest of joys are illuminated by the light of his gravelly, utterly American voice. It’s a plainspoken brilliance, unprecedented wit and ever-present charm allows him to continue to relentlessly engage and entertain audiences for over 30 years.
Prine has become one of the most revered singer-songwriters of all time. His songs possess a special vision and unique quality – something that attracted Bonnie Raitt to adopt “Angel from Montgomery” as her own, Bette Midler to cover “Hello in There,” and the numerous country artists such as Tammy Wynette and Johnny Cash to release their versions of “Unwed Fathers.”
His numerous recordings include his 1991 Grammy Award-winning release The Missing Years, which featured appearances by Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, and became one of his best selling albums; the 1988 Grammy-nominated John Prine Live, and the 1999 Grammy-nominated In Spite Of Ourselves, an album comprised of classic country songs featuring duets with Lucinda Williams, Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, and Patty Loveless. His latest Grammy win was for 2005’s Fair and Square, which was met with an enormous amount of critical acclaim and cemented his already legendary status as an All-American great.
John Prine will be touring Atlantic Canada along with lead guitarist Jason Wilber and bass player Dave Jacques. Prine will surely deliver an unforgettable show, which varies from a touch of Nashville tinged ruckus to thoughtful songs that will break your heart and mend it in the same breath.
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Tickets: $64.50 - SOLD OUT
*PEI Presents and Charlottetown Festival discounts are not redeemable for this performance.