Kentucky was a special place, “Paradise” even, to John Prine which is why Oh Boy Records has announced the Music For Paradise benefit concert for victims of the tornado that ripped through Kentucky on December 10th. The concert will take place at The Burl in Lexington, KY on January 1st.
The show will feature performances from Abby Hamilton, Brit Taylor, Brother Smith, Cole Chaney, Eric Bolander, Grayson Jenkins, John R. Miller, Justin Wells, Kelsey Waldon, Leah Blevins, Logan Halstead, Magnolia Boulevard, Nicholas Jamerson, Scott T. Smith, Senora May, Wayne Graham, and Wolfpen Branch.
“We are heartbroken by the devastation that has hit Muhlenberg County and so much of Western Kentucky. It’s a place that the whole Prine & Oh Boy Records family holds dear to their hearts,” Oh Boy Records wrote in a statement. “But it’s been incredible to see how many people have come together, so quickly, to help in any way they can. In particular, John’s fans have continually shown us how willing they are to honor him by their acts of generosity for those in need. ‘How lucky can one man get'”
Those who cannot attend the concert in person can watch it online via a livestream. Both in-person and digital tickets are on sale now. Various ticketing packages are available, including bundles offering a livestream ticket, t-shirt, and signed poster. Additionally, Oh Boy is auctioning off a 7″ The Kentucky Sessions vinyl signed by John Prine. Raffle tickets are available for $5 and $10 and are on sale here. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Oh Boy Records Music For Paradise: A Benefit for Western KY Tornado Relief will go to Muhlenburg County Disaster Relief Fund and Team Western KY.
