‘John Prine and Friends Live at Newport Folk 2017' to support the Newport Festival Foundation

Guests include: Justin Vernon, Margo Price, Jim James, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, and Roger Waters
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) John Prine performs at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre on October 01, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) John Prine performs at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre on October 01, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Photo credit (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

It’s been almost a year since we lost John Prine to Coronavirus at the age of 73, and just a few weeks ago at the Grammys he was was posthumously awarded the 2021 Grammy Awards for Best American Roots Performance and Best American Roots Song. And now Prine fans have another way to commemorate the musician: the upcoming release of John Prine and Friends on vinyl, where he was joined on stage in 2017 at the Newport Folk Festival by some wonderful musicians.

This limited edition 2-record set features performances of “Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)” with Justin Vernon, “In Spite of Ourselves” with Margo Price, “All the Best” with Jim James, and a group performance of “Paradise.” Other artists on the recording include: Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, and Roger Waters.

Proceeds from John Prine and Friends Live at Newport Folk 2017 support the Newport Festival Foundation’s ongoing initiatives to aid musicians in need and music programs across the country.

Pre-order now and receive an instant digital download. Vinyl is expected to ship in October. Pre-order here.

Featured Image Photo Credit: HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) John Prine performs at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre on October 01, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)