![]() ![]() ![]() As a testament to how far-reaching his impact is in music, only Prine could bring Keb’ Mo’ and Kurt Vile together and make it seem as natural as rain-mutual admiration is a great equalizer. 9), American Songwriter was privy to the first of two “You Got Gold” shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium. 7 – 12) with his music flowing out of every corner. The streets of Nashville will indeed be painted gold this week (Oct. 10), it’s hard to imagine his family could have amassed the group of musicians that are currently flocking to Music City in recent pandemic-stifled years. To coincide with what would have been Prine’s 76th birthday (Oct. Though the tribute might seem overdue, it is in many ways right on time. ![]() #Nathaniel rateliff red rocks series#Survived by his widow, Fiona Whelan, and his three sons, Tommy, Jack, and Jody, a more formal homage to Prine began to take shape: You Got Gold, a series of concerts, pop-ups, and special events scattered across Nashville all in an effort to fete the late, great hero of Americana. For a singer/songwriter, a figure doesn’t get more colossal than him-his lyricism is unmatched and his songs remain a magnum opus for musicians the world over.įollowing Prine’s death in 2020 (damn you, covid), an outpouring of grief and tributes to the icon quickly spread across the world. It’s safe to say that many musicians in Nashville wouldn’t be plucking away at a banjo or rosining up their bows if it weren’t for John Prine. ![]()
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