Singer, guitarist and songwriter John Prine died in 2020, but his country-folk music remains with us. That legacy will be honored on Saturday, Feb. 8 as the Alabama Troubadours perform a tribute to John Prine.
It is at the Song Theater in Columbiana. The program, organized by the Shelby County Arts Council features four Alabama musicians recreating Prine.
Here is the official trailer from the council:
The Alabama Troubadours | The Music of John Prine. Performance by a stellar lineup featuring: Rick Carter (Rollin In The Hay, Telluride), Stan Foster (Rollin in The Hay, Phil And Foster), Donna Hall (Wet Willie), and William “Moose” Harrell (Jason Ringenberg, The Thieves, Telluride).
Carter is authentic in his role as one of his musical heroes and Donna Hall, member of the Alabama AND Georgia Music Hall Of Fame, is a stunning complement, as she perfects the Prine duets. With Foster on bass and Harrell on assorted guitars, a powerful musical experience is guaranteed.
If you’re a Prine fan this show is a must-see. If you are just learning about the masterful writings of John Prine, then you can’t miss these Alabama legends in their show of deep reverence for an American music treasure. These savvy veterans have toured the world and then some; don’t miss out on this outstanding show, as they present the music of the great John Prine.
“Won’t be nothin but big ole hearts, dancin in our eyes”.
The Song Theater (formerly the Black Box Theater) is located at 105 W. College Street in downtown Columbiana. It is in Shelby County, south of Birmingham. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on February 8.
Details and tickets are here.
Prine, an Army veteran and mail carrier for five years, played at student hangouts around Chicago, near his Illinois birthplace. His breakthrough came when Kris Kristofferson heard him and invited him to be his opening act.
Prine’s early hits include "Paradise," "Sam Stone" and an Alabama song, "Angel from Montgomery." "Paradise" is the name of the Kentucky town Prine’s parents were from and where he often visited to enjoy a quieter time of life. "Sam Stone" is about the trauma of a Vietnam veteran.
Prine wrote the “national anthem of country music,” "You Never Even Called Me by My Name," which was made popular by David Allan Coe.
The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner had survived cancer twice but died from complications with COVID-19 in 2020.
John Prine, the “Mark Twain of country music.”
Jim ‘Zig’ Zeigler writes about Alabama’s people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at ZeiglerElderCare@yahoo.com.
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