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SIX O'CLOCK NEWS
UPDATED 06/25/02
I GOT EXCITED JUST BEING PART OF THAT SCENE
REVIEWS OF THE
JOHN PRINE CONCERT TOUR 2000 
OHIO  SHOWS

TAFT THEATRE, CINCINNATI, 4/29/00

• "Energetic Prine Rocks Taft Theatre" by Chris Vargas of the Cincinnati Enquirer
• FROM: Pougles:
  John's appearance at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati on April 29, 2000, was like every other Prine concert I have witnessed - different. While there, I was thinking about a chat some of us had last week. We were trying to name our three most favorite Prine songs. Just couldn't stop at three. The same goes for his concerts. I couldn't put one above another. They have all been great. After seeing Iris with John, I thought it might be a little disappointing seeing him with the two-man backup, but they performed so many of his early pieces with so much enthusiasm and quality sound, ranging from his first album treasures through The Missing Years and Lost Dogs selections that it made for a really great show. And his solo version of In Spite of Ourselves was truly great. John was much more verbal at this concert than I had witnessed before, too. That added a lot to the songs and the show. My daughter, Faun, who had attended one of the Lost Dogs shows, was greatly pleased, a! s was her friend, Amber, who was attending her first Prine concert. The audience reception was greater than I had ever witnessed. Paradise brought a standing ovation that lasted longer than any I've ever seen. Another positive point to this concert was John's opening act, Paul Thorn. I don't know if John personally picked him to open, but I think he should consider him again if possible. He was an ideal opener as his music is very complimentary to John's and he was quite a crowd pleaser also. My daughter was familiar with some of Paul's music. Surprised me. And one last comment. To top off the evening, we ran into Jon and Crusher there. Couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday evening. Thanks, John.
• FROM: Cliff
  Went to the Cincinnati Concert and as usual John Prine was fine.... He played all the " OLD " songs and was really sounding good as per usual.. I am a friend of John's and have " floated the GREEN RIVER " with him.. Daddy won't you take me back !!! I guess my need here is to relate how a FEW can screw up a good concert for all... There was a female with a crowd that thought she could sing all of JOHN'S songs better than HIM!!!! I know John and He really dislikes the few that cannot let him sing and entertain, as we pay for!! Guess again you will always have a few.... Great Concert and I really appreciate John coming to Cincinnati again after all these years

LAKEWOOD CIVIC AUDITORIUM, LAKEWOOD 4/28/00

• "Hearing Half a Duo Proves Quite a Treat" by Michael Sangiacomo of Cleveland.com
• FROM: Bob Johanssen
  The concert in Lakewood, Ohio was one of the best ever. John gave the concert of a lifetime. I took four people with me who had never heard him before and they haven't stopped smiling yet. Needless to say, they are (to use their word) hooked. I wish John "all the best"
• FROM: Smith in Pennsylvania
  Hello Fellows Prinesters!  I saw Mr. Prine in Cleveland on April 28th. He said he was going to make up for lost time, and he did! His band opened the show and played about 5 songs with him. They then took a break for about an hour! They left "the man" alone with his guitar. It was great, he was a steamroller up there. When we exited the hall, I could not believe it was 11:30, and Prine was on stage without a break for 2 1/2 hours!  I saw him at Kent State in Oct of 99 and the one thing that I notice, this time, was his excitement. He was smiling and really happy to be there. I was at the front stage in Kent, and sorry to say that I was not in Cleveland. He looked healthier from my vantage point. And he showed it in his performance, endurance...endurance...endurance. We heard more stories about the songs at this show.  There was one zealot/drunk in the crowd that insisted on yelling Prine's name during every quiet rest in the middle of a song.  It was first time I ever heard anyone tell someone to shut-up at a concert.  The rest of audience sat silent a drank up every word in every song, this guy spent some time drinking something else in the parking lot.  Prine was charged! The band was tight! The opening act was Chris Smither, this guy was a magician on the Blue Alverez Yari guitar!  Life is Good!

"YEAH LITTLE BUDDY GONNA GET YOUR CHANCE -
MAKE THE PUBESCENTS ALL WET THEIR PANTS"