We're thrilled to welcome Tommy Prine and his band back for their second visit to West Art! Following a fantastic show in the fall of '23, it became clear that once wasn't enough. Tommy and his crew have been busy on the road, captivating audiences nationwide, and even gracing the stage at the renowned Grand Ole Opry! The son of the legendary John Prine, Tommy is quickly and honestly forging his own path among today's great songwriters. We're fortunate to have Kindred Valley along on this run- they may just be the band you find yourself cranking on the radio on your summer drives! Join us for an unforgettable night in City Hall, the beautifully intimate listening room at West Art. Bring a friend, grab some tickets, and be part of a stellar evening of music and community. (Buy tickets HERE!)
>> Doors will open at 7. The show will start at 7:30
>> Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door if not sold out. Buy them HERE!
>> As always, we’re proud to present an all-ages show with discounted tickets available for students.
>> We will have beer from Our Town Brewery for sale, along with a few non-alcoholic options. This is not BYOB.
>> Parking may be available in the small lot across the street. Beyond that, there’s parking available around Buchanan Park and F&M College in the blocks surrounding West Art. As always, walking, biking, and carpooling are encouraged when possible!
>> Seating: This show will be a mix of seating and standing room. We suggest arriving when the doors open if you’d prefer to sit.
>> Our space is ADA accessible, and we will do our best to accommodate any specific needs.
BIOS:
Tommy Prine's debut album This Far South (released 6/23/23) is not only a long-awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine's 20s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by a 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 has transformed me into the person that I am meant to be."
Prine is currently crisscrossing the country playing full band headlining shows as well as festivals. Last year, Prine opened for Tyler Childers on the "Send In The Hounds Tour" and was named one of Amazon Music's 2023 Breakthrough Artists to Watch. He wrapped up 2023 by making his Grand Ole Opry debut in December.
The son of late songwriting legend, John Prine, Tommy Prine grew up in Nashville surrounded by music, art and writing. As a child, he thought all parents were musicians, as his father "going to work" meant performing shows for adoring fans and writing songs. Tommy learned to play guitar by watching his father play, copying the ways his fingers moved and inadvertently developing his own singular style. Summers in Ireland lent their own inspiration, as did 10 straight years camping at Bonnaroo. Prine's musical tastes grew to become decidedly eclectic, spanning John Mayer, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more.
It wasn't until Prine reached his mid-twenties, though, that he considered a career of his own in music and began to share with others the songs he wrote in private. His songs were quickly met with excitement and enthusiasm, which sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences and lyrically explores existential questions and emotional experiences.
KINDRED VALLEY:
Indie folk band Kindred Valley started when three friends with a passion for music met at Marshall University in 2020. Initially under the name Back Row Baptists, Blake Lacy, Noah Freeman and Brett McCoy met in Huntington, West Virginia, and began writing and recording music together. The band released its first singles as a trio but found its footing in 2021 with three new members - Husband and Wife Rachael and Jadon Hayes and Kaden Salmons.
With three new members and a flurry of new ideas, the band needed a new name. Now named Kindred Valley, Lacy and Salmons wrote an early version of the band’s single “Whistle” during the group’s first meet-up. With new blood and fresh ideas flowing, Kindred Valley released its fifth single, “The Wedding Song,” in 2021.
After almost two years of creative efforts, the group released its self-titled debut album at the end of 2022. The album contains remastered versions of some of the band’s first singles and new music that showcases Kindred Valley is deeply connected to their Appalachian roots while casting a bold vision for their future.
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