Comments on: John Prine at the State http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/ The latest on the Twin Cities music scene Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:12:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: fins http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4789 fins Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:26:04 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4789 I agree that JP sounded great-as good as I've ever heard him. And I, too, found the constant whooping from what seemed like the same "spirited" dude rather annoying. Just because the song makes you remember your '70's college days, keep your flashbacks to yourself. Thorn was good, too. Hadn't listened to him before. Bought his CD and it's a different sound than what he played. Very good though. I agree that JP sounded great-as good as I’ve ever heard him. And I, too, found the constant whooping from what seemed like the same “spirited” dude rather annoying. Just because the song makes you remember your ’70’s college days, keep your flashbacks to yourself.
Thorn was good, too. Hadn’t listened to him before. Bought his CD and it’s a different sound than what he played. Very good though.

]]> By: John http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4787 John Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:49:07 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4787 John was great. I first saw him on Thankgiving night 1971 in Chicago at Kris Kristopherson concert and several times since. Hopefully he can return here several times more. Even my wife loves him. Wow!! It is a big goofy world. Thanks John from another John. John was great. I first saw him on Thankgiving night 1971 in Chicago at Kris Kristopherson concert and several times since. Hopefully he can return here several times more. Even my wife loves him. Wow!! It is a big goofy world. Thanks John from another John.

]]> By: Raun http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4785 Raun Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:23:49 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4785 Went to the Prine concert with my daughter on her 20th Birthday (per her request) This was her 3rd JP concert, and she sang along with every song. Saddle in the Rain was our favorite and a pleasant surprise to a perfect sing-long-concert. I also thought that the whooping during the songs was distracting. I'm OK with an artist asserting his political commentary (even if I don't agree), I like songs that come from the heart and soul of the singer. I think that's what we got all night. Mr Thorn was another artist that sang what was in his heart- great Went to the Prine concert with my daughter on her 20th Birthday (per her request) This was her 3rd JP concert, and she sang along with every song. Saddle in the Rain was our favorite and a pleasant surprise to a perfect sing-long-concert. I also thought that the whooping during the songs was distracting. I’m OK with an artist asserting his political commentary (even if I don’t agree), I like songs that come from the heart and soul of the singer. I think that’s what we got all night. Mr Thorn was another artist that sang what was in his heart- great

]]> By: cafemomus http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4784 cafemomus Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:58:43 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4784 Mr. Prine was very good as was Mr. Thorn. It interesting that someone Like Rocco who attended the 2 hour concert can manage to bring up politics. It goes to show you that some people have lost their brains in a hurricane are nothing but morons. It was musical concert not a political rally you idiot. If you want politics stay home and watch television. Mr. Prine was very good as was Mr. Thorn. It interesting that someone Like Rocco who attended the 2 hour concert can manage to bring up politics. It goes to show you that some people have lost their brains in a hurricane are nothing but morons. It was musical concert not a political rally you idiot. If you want politics stay home and watch television.

]]> By: Rocco http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4782 Rocco Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:29:44 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4782 I also thought the show was delightful. Sound was exceptional and John was in a great mood. His delivery on the George Bush line was perfect, and the tribute to Steve Goodman was heartfelt. Even though it was my fourth time seeing him, I am always floored by how great his young guitarist Jason Wilber is. What a talent. I also thought the show was delightful. Sound was exceptional and John was in a great mood. His delivery on the George Bush line was perfect, and the tribute to Steve Goodman was heartfelt.

Even though it was my fourth time seeing him, I am always floored by how great his young guitarist Jason Wilber is. What a talent.

]]> By: ericstoner http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4781 ericstoner Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:17:06 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4781 Agreed .. and seeing Prine (never could make it before) has always been a goal of mine. Not to rip on the crowd too much, but what's with the constant whooping, hollering, yelling and standing after EVERY song? Excellent show. Thorn was entertaining too. Agreed .. and seeing Prine (never could make it before) has always been a goal of mine. Not to rip on the crowd too much, but what’s with the constant whooping, hollering, yelling and standing after EVERY song? Excellent show. Thorn was entertaining too.

]]> By: susan http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4778 susan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:12:35 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/poplife/2008/04/13/john-prine-at-the-state/#comment-4778 I loved the show, and I thought he sounded fantastic...just how I wanted him to sound to be honest with you. He is PRINE. I was totally 'involved' throughout the entire set. He seemed well-rested, and to me, on the top-of-his game. I loved the show, and I thought he sounded fantastic…just how I wanted him to sound to be honest with you. He is PRINE. I was totally ‘involved’ throughout the entire set. He seemed well-rested, and to me, on the top-of-his game.

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