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Join us as we celebrate the life American folksinger and songwriter John Prine (1946-2020) during a tribute concert on Saturday, June 8th at the Ozark Folk Center's Ozark Highlands Theater in Mountain View, Arkansas. Enjoy a memorable evening of songs and stories with John's son Tommy Prine and long-time friend and multi-platinum songwriter Keith Sykes. Sponsored by Stone Bank of Stone County, Ark.
John Prine in Mountain View: In 1960, John performed for his first audience at a local fishing resort near the White River in Mountain View when he was just 14 years-old. John returned often, usually with friends; sometimes multiple times a year until his passing. He liked the quaint old-fashioned town and its close-knit community. He spent time fishing the river, playing music, and spending time with the friends & fellow songwriters he often brought along. Over the years, he became known for his kindness, humor, and generousity and made a lasting impression on locals in Mountain View - including musicians and staff at the Ozark Folk Center.
In 2021, some of John's ashes were placed in the White River, along with roses, by friends who loved him and spent with in the Ozark hills of Mountain View. Today, we keep John's songs in our hearts and on our stages. We look forward to honoring John's legacy along with his family, friends, and fellow admirers at the Folk Center on June 8th.
This show is general admission, no assigned seats.
Box office opens at 5 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Buy your tickets in advance. Tickets purchased day of the concert at the theater (or Gift Shop) cost $2.00 more!
About the guest stars:
Keith Sykes is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. More than 100 of Sykes' songs have been recorded by John Prine, Rosanne Cash, The Judds, Jerry Jeff Walker, and George Thorogood, though he may be best known for co-writing "Volcano", the title track of Jimmy Buffett's 1979 album.
Sykes has released at least fifteen albums and his songs have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. He owns and operates a recording studio, The Woodshed, in Memphis, TN.
Tommy Prine's debut album This Far South, released in 2023, is a long-awaited introduction and testimony to Prine’s 20’s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling.
“I feel like I've learned more about myself in the last year and a half than I ever have in my life,” Prine says. “And I think that speaks a lot to doing something that I'm passionate about. I love and respect the craft. Just hitting the road and doing what so many people before me have done and will continue to do, it's really resonated with me. I think it's transformed me into the person that I am meant to be.”
Music & Craft Season Passes are honored at this event. (A $240 concert value for $90.) Passes include:
✓ Admission to evening concerts, championship contests, and festivals featuring bluegrass, folk, and country music at our 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during our season (Apr. 2-Oct. 26, 2024). [See list of included events]
✓ Unlimited visits to the Craft Village for old-fashioned fun at the park's 20+ artisan shops, gardens, and live music sets by talented Ozark musicians at the Blacksmith Stage every Tuesday-Saturday in-season.
Need a place to stay and eat? The Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center offers classic Southern fare and a scenic dining room near the Craft Village shops and gardens. The Cabins at Dry Creek offer modern duplex rooms to meet a variety of needs including pet-friendly rooms, suites, and family-style rooms. The pool at the cabins office is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Questions? Call the Ozark Folk Center at the Folk Music Capital of scenic Mountain View, Arkansas at 800-264-FOLK (3655) or 870-269-3851.
