Friday Music

John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020 due to complications from COVID. The outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial and tribute that raised more than half a million dollars for COVID-related community causes. In 2021, the Prine family created the Hello In There Foundation to honor John’s spirit of generosity towards those in need. Fiona Prine and her sons continue to operate and expand the reach of John’s independent record label, Oh Boy Records.

The work of the foundation will be inspired and guided by John's simple song title, Hello In There.  Their mission aims to identify and collaborate with individuals and communities to offer support for people who are marginalized, discriminated against or, for any reason, are otherwise forgotten.  

A beautiful tribute to John that premiered October 3, 2020 on, "Let The Music Play On": A Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Broadcast, featuring many of his friends. John's full sets from 2014 and 2017 are available to watch here.