John Prine PENNSYLVANIA Concert Reviews

Philadelphia Folk Festival, Schwenksville, PA
August 29, 2004

By: Ralph C.
Set List
Spanish Pipedream
Flag Decal
Souvenirs
Fish & Whistle
I'm Just Gettin' By
Bear Creek
All the Best
Angel from Montgomery
Lake Marie

Only allotted a 50 minute set, Prine got the job done with old hits, a new song, tributes to friends and a touching Lake Marie to close the 43rd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival.

By: Homer
What a show, what a freakin' show! With Kris there it became more political than most Prine shows, but the timing is right for folks to express themselves... I spent most of Kris' set watching my wife and step-daughter wetting themselves. Where are the Depends when you really need them? It was a true joy seeing the look in their faces watching their hero perform. No set list here, but the two songs that got the biggest reaction seemed to be "Silver Tongued Devil" and "Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down". I have to say even though I was anxious to see John on stage, Kris' set seemed too short... But of course when Mr. Prine took the stage I forgot all about the length of Kris' set. John was in a nostalgic mood having Kristofferson with him. He started the evening saluting Steve Goodman and kept mentioning him all night. A good thing! Of course John and Kris were their own mutual admiration society. These two truly admire and respect each other, with all the reason in the world to do so. I don't know if I've ever seen John smile on stage as much as he did Friday night... It was a pleasant surprise when Maura O'Connell came out and sang "Angel From Montgomery" with John. She has one beautiful and powerful voice. It was also a treat seeing John's young son sitting to the left on the stage through most of the show. And it was cool that John introduced him at the end of the night... "Some Humans aren't Human" is one of those Prine songs that have you laughing your ass off one minute and knocked on your ass the next. Only something John Prine can do. Also John and Kris doing "Great Compromise" together gave it a feel that I have never felt before. If you didn't know it before, you knew now, that the song is about war and how wrong it is...

By: Tana
Last night John Prine performed at the 43rd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. He was the final act and much anticipated by the crowd. His demeanor on stage was gentle and pleasant. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he blew us all away song after song, ending with Lake Marie--an absolutely stunning number. This show was the first time I ever heard John Prine play. He is certainly an impressive artist that I hope to see again soon.

By: Mike Carahaly
John Prine concluded the 43rd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival with a fine set of songs including Blow Up Your TV, Flag Decal, Fish & Whistle, Souvenirs, Angle From Montgomery, I'm Going For A Walk, some tribute song to Johnny Cash and June Carter, All The Best and an epic version of Lake Marie resulting in two broken guitar strings and a large crowd hungry for more - no encore, sorry. GREAT JOB JOHN!!! It was my daughter's first Folk Fest and her first seeing you on stage - and we were in the Photo Pit in the front of the stage loving life - especially "Fish & Whistle" - that's her favorite song and you nailed it!!!

By: Jessaboo
Great set demanding an encore but denied due to PFF's "no encore" policy left the crowd sour... Don't know the real names of most things but John played (not in this order): Lake Marie Angel from Montgomery Carter Family song from new tribute album Flag Decal Song from forthcoming cd and probably 2 more that I am spacing on. Really great set - would make a fan out of anyone!

By: TBone
Whatever your politics, J.P. was great and sounded better than ever! His views are his views. If you disagree with his politics you have a wealth of alternatives.

By: lLAURA
wow

Preview

By: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/06-11-2004/0002191558&EDATE=
  John Prine, Natalie MacMaster, Taj Mahal, Chris Smither, Tom Russell,Ollabelle, Mindy Smith, Eliza Gilkyson Among 45 Acts Arriving August 27-29 at Old Pool Farm 
  TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, June 11! 
  PHILADELPHIA, June 11 
PRNewswire -- The new tradition of making the PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL more "user-friendly" is here to stay, as organizers are deepening their commitment to ensure one of the nation's oldest and most revered musical gatherings best complements the modern lifestyles of its wonderful supporters. 
  For its 43d edition -- unfolding August 27-29 at the Old Pool Farm near Schwenksville, Pa. -- the festival is continuing to add more improvements to make it easier for festival-goers to experience the entire three-day extravaganza of traditional and contemporary folk, dance, crafts, camping, and children's activities. 
  John Prine (who closes the festival, now ending early at 9:45 p.m. Sunday), Natalie MacMaster, Taj Mahal, Chris Smither, Tom Russell, Ollabelle, Mindy Smith and Eliza Gilkyson are among the top attractions at the 43rd annual PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL with able support from Robin & Linda Williams, DaVinci's Notebook, Zydeco-a-go-go, Bill Kirchen, Brave Combo, The Hickory Project -- 45 folk, world and roots artists providing more than 75 hours of music -- with an extra emphasis this year on dance. 
  A completely redesigned floor plan featuring the Grand Entrance Foyer welcomes festival-goers as they pass through the main entrance with an active area of merchandise, crafts and the new Dance Tent - with a 3,500-square-foot wooden floored "studio," where top-shelf dance bands and callers will be performing live. 
  The festival now has an abundance of attractions for kids, especially in Dulcimer Grove, where puppeteers, jugglers, hands-on crafts, and storytellers can be found. Older kids, 12 to 16, will be privy to a new half-price "youth ticket" when accompanied by adult. // A special section of the campgrounds is designated for "quieter" Family Camping. The campgrounds also offer jamming and large campfire singalongs after each concert. 
  The lineup by day: 
  FRIDAY EVENING: La Botine Souriante, Andy M. Stewart & Jerry O'Beirne, Brave Combo, Fink & Marxer, David Olney, Cherish the Ladies. Piper: Dennis Hangey. MC: Gene Shay 
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Full Frontal Folk, Hickory Project, Adrienne Young & Little Sadie, Time for Three, John Flynn, Fitzgerald & Beach, Bill Kirchen. 
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON KIDS (3 p.m.): Fink & Marxer, Echoing Heart 
  SATURDAY EVENING: Eliza Gilkyson, Wild Asparagus, Mindy Smith, Uncle Earl, Green Grass Cloggers, Robin & Linda Williams, Cindy Cashdollar & the Silver Shot Western Swing Revue. Piper: Dennis Hangey. MC: Gene Shay 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Taj Mahal, Ollabelle 
  SATURDAY SHOWCASE: Hank Williams Tribute 
  SUNDAY: John Prine, Chris Smither, John Roberts & Tony Barrand, Natalie MacMaster, DaVinci's Notebook, Tom Russell, Sones de Mexico SUNDAY SHOWCASES: 2's & 3's Wishing Chair, We're About Nine, Girlyman 
  Tickets go on sale FRIDAY, June 11, 2004 on-line only at http://www.folkfest.org For complete information, call the PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL at 800-556-FOLK or visit the Festival website at http://www.folkfest.org

Sovereign Center, Reading Pennsylvania
April 2, 2004 -- support: Leon Redbone

By: Bo
After being a John Prine fan for over 30 years this was my first concert. What a passionate following of fans! He brought the house down, and I think after 2 1/2 hours of music with no breaks, everyone left satisfied. His backup guys were absolutely tremendous, but the best part of the concert is in the middle, where it's just JP and his acoustic guitar. I would have left, turned around and come back in and watched the whole show again if I could have. I hope the touring continues after this one, because I want to experience this again. P.S. Leon Redbone was excellent!!

By: Mary
What a terrific show on Friday night in Reading, Pennsylvania. John Prine and his band played perfectly to an appreciative audience. Two and a half hours of Prine poetry preceded by Leon Redbone who was also delightful made for a spectacular evening.

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