John Prine in Muhlenberg Co.

GrillSgt

Both of his parents were born and raised in Paradise KY. It has to be 30 years since I’ve seen him in person. Excited as hell, 6th row. 

tarheelmatt

Probably doesn't sound good that I have never heard of him before, but I've been listening to his songs for about 25 mins on YouTube, and I really enjoy his music.  Very cool.  

TexasRebel

One of my favorites....I see him every chance I get.  It's like a fine wine...he just keeps getting better with age.

Cashfan

That should be a great show!

I hadn't heard of him until a couple months ago, and he has become one of my favorites.

He puts on a big shoe with other artists in the Caribbean and a friend of mine os going to it next year.

thetrim

Here we go again. He’s probably a never Trumper. 

GrillSgt

Cashfan said:

That should be a great show!

I hadn't heard of him until a couple months ago, and he has become one of my favorites.

He puts on a big shoe with other artists in the Caribbean and a friend of mine os going to it next year.

Yea in Punta Cana, helluva lineup.

TN_Egger

I first heard John Prine in 1982 while in college in Helena, MT.  Good show and yes, he gets better with age.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Huge JP fan here as well. American Icon. 

st¡ke

thetrim said:

Here we go again. He’s probably a never Trumper. 

Non sequitur

bubbajack

I saw him at PB Scotts in Blowing Rock, NC in the 80's. Good show!

HeavyG

Learning that there are some folks that have never even heard of John Prine is making me feel old.

ColtsFan

I thought this was one of those RRP "Anybody know Wes Johnson in Indy" threads

bubbajack

Be on the look out for Mr Peabody's coal train.

YukonRon

While I was in college, John Prine frequented Lexington, Kentucky. We got to know him pretty well, or as well as you would know anyone you see on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the fall semester and early Spring semester.
We would bring moonshine we distilled at the chem-phys building, and would sneak it in.
Eventually we sent him a shot of the shine, and he started saving a table for us, and the shine.
His sets started around 9PM, and by 11:00 he was hammered. He was still very entertaining, and we would hear the same song in a dozen different ways.
I know he had been very sick lately, glad to see him healthy and touring.

bucky925

The first time "I remember" seeing him was maybe 1978? at Union Grove Fiddlers Convention. I was impressed, however, My wife can't stand him. 

northGAcock

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

bucky925

This is still one of my favorites.   https://youtu.be/P8tTwXv4glY

The Cen-Tex Smoker

bucky925 said:

This is still one of my favorites.   https://youtu.be/P8tTwXv4glY

This song is one of the reasons I learned to play guitar. It’s the second song I learned to play (Blackbird was first) 

thetrim

Here is a Florida based blues guy that puts on a great show. He tours around the country, and I'll keep an eye on when he publishes his 2019 tour dates.

No many sit for his concerts.

https://www.selwynbirchwood.com/video-

SemolinaPilchard

HeavyG said:

Learning that there are some folks that have never even heard of John Prine is making me feel old.

That reminds me of when a wife asks her husband "do these pants make my butt look big?" and the answer is "no, it's your butt that makes your butt look big." 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

GrateEggspectations

@GrillSgt: If your date falls through, I’m easy on the eyes and can make general conversation on a wide variety of topics. Also, I’m free that night. Just saying. 

“I’m prepared to make that sacrifice.”
10 points if you recall that related Simpsons reference. 

CtTOPGUN

 One of my favorite singer/songwriters covered this old John Prine tune. Many have, actually. But I think this is the best I have heard. Better than Raitt. Better than Tedeshi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMBwXAGEfxY

The Cen-Tex Smoker

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

Just added this one to the playlist as well. She makes it sound pretty but it’s fairly simple to play (which is good for me!) 

GrateEggspectations

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

Just added this one to the playlist as well. She makes it sound pretty but it’s fairly simple to play (which is good for me!) 

What do you play, Cen-Tex?

The Cen-Tex Smoker

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

Just added this one to the playlist as well. She makes it sound pretty but it’s fairly simple to play (which is good for me!) 

What do you play, Cen-Tex?

Custom Martin for accoustic.   gift from wifey 20 years ago or so  I have a Strat as well but I never play it  

Noonan

Saw him here in Seattle a couple of months ago on his "Tree of Forgiveness" tour.  Wonderful show.  I've been a fan for eons and this was Prime Prine.  And if you don't have the record, get it before the show.

GrateEggspectations

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

Just added this one to the playlist as well. She makes it sound pretty but it’s fairly simple to play (which is good for me!) 

What do you play, Cen-Tex?

Custom Martin for accoustic.   gift from wifey 20 years ago or so  I have a Strat as well but I never play it  

I meant instrument in general (e.g., guitar), but I’m glad you shared your piece. Very nice. I’m a bit of a player myself with 10 or so guits (and as many old tube amps). Quick shot of a subset....



Feel free to ship any guitars you don’t play my way. I run a great guitar foster home. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

Just added this one to the playlist as well. She makes it sound pretty but it’s fairly simple to play (which is good for me!) 

What do you play, Cen-Tex?

Custom Martin for accoustic.   gift from wifey 20 years ago or so  I have a Strat as well but I never play it  

I meant instrument in general (e.g., guitar), but I’m glad you shared your piece. Very nice. I’m a bit of a player myself with 10 or so guits (and as many old tube amps). Quick shot of a subset....



Feel free to ship any guitars you don’t play my way. I run a great guitar foster home. 

I have an akward feeling in my nether-regions about that Gretch. That is a sexy guitar. My son and I both have been threatening to get one of those for a couple of years. I play less and less these days but he's quite good and getting better every day. Something similar to that Gretch will likely end up under the tree for him soon. I got him a nice tube amp for this year and he just bought himself a gorgeous custom Telecaster so we are good this year. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

Just added this one to the playlist as well. She makes it sound pretty but it’s fairly simple to play (which is good for me!) 

What do you play, Cen-Tex?

Custom Martin for accoustic.   gift from wifey 20 years ago or so  I have a Strat as well but I never play it  

I meant instrument in general (e.g., guitar), but I’m glad you shared your piece. Very nice. I’m a bit of a player myself with 10 or so guits (and as many old tube amps). Quick shot of a subset....



Feel free to ship any guitars you don’t play my way. I run a great guitar foster home. 

My son is the foster home for neglected guitars in this house. I have a nice solid wood fender accoustic with rosewood neck he has run off with, another strat and a few amps to go along with his new Tele. He has eyes for the Martin but that ain’t happening. Ever. He’s developing quite the collection for a 23 year old guy. Makes me happy. 

GrateEggspectations

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

GrateEggspectations said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

northGAcock said:

John Prine is one of my favorites. Saw him fairly recently in Charleston. He is a ledgend in my mind. His band is solid and he continues to write and put out new music. 

Enjoy the show. 

https://youtu.be/6A-pRJxCKR8

This is great. I’ve never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing it! 

Just added this one to the playlist as well. She makes it sound pretty but it’s fairly simple to play (which is good for me!) 

What do you play, Cen-Tex?

Custom Martin for accoustic.   gift from wifey 20 years ago or so  I have a Strat as well but I never play it  

I meant instrument in general (e.g., guitar), but I’m glad you shared your piece. Very nice. I’m a bit of a player myself with 10 or so guits (and as many old tube amps). Quick shot of a subset....



Feel free to ship any guitars you don’t play my way. I run a great guitar foster home. 

My son is the foster home for neglected guitars in this house. I have a nice solid wood fender accoustic with rosewood neck he has run off with, another strat and a few amps to go along with his new Tele. He has eyes for the Martin butnthat ain’t happening. Ever. He’s developing quite the collection for a 23 year old guy. Makes me happy. 

Sounds like he’s doing well, and that you’ve resolved to stand your ground with respect to the Martin - a wise move. Bet that thing sounds gorgeous. 

Incidentally, most of my instruments were purchased when I was about your son’s age. Not to overgeneralize, but the nice thing about quality instruments is that, unlike electronics, cars and a great deal of other consumer goods that can catch the eyes of young men, instruments can hold or even gain value over time (with you enjoying them all the while), assuming you buy at the right price. For this reason, I’ve never been afraid to throw money into instruments, provided I know what they are worth going in. Have loved and parted ways with a lot of gear.

With respect to your earlier comment, although it’s flashy (and I’m someone who certainly doesn’t seek the limelight), the big white bird is a sight to behold and to experience. So ornate and well-built. While pricey, they are worth the coin. You wouldn’t inherently suspect so, but the Falcon features one of the slickest and best playing setups of any of my guitars (and of any guitars I’ve played) - surprising for a large hollow body. Almost like a sleeper.