Person: John Prine

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Lucinda Williams on a new album, losing John Prine, and hanging out with Shane MacGowan

Last year Lucinda Williams took her much loved alt-country classic Car Wheels On A Gravel Road on tour for a 20th anniversary run.

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Podcast Corner: Marc Maron's grief laid bare as he mourns partner's death

Having run for over 1,120 episodes since beginning in September 2009, it's easy to take WTF with Marc Maron for granted.

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Irish Examiner View: John Prine 1946-2020 - A true original

The American singer-songwriter John Prine, who died this week aged 73 because of Covid-19 complications, would have bucked at the idea that he, out of the near 100,000 pandemic deaths, should be singled out for particular tribute.

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Country star John Prine in 'critical condition' following onset of Covid-19 symptoms

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MOVIE REVIEWS; Wild Rose; Wonder Park; Out of Innocence

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How was it for you? Joe Dermody's highlights from 2017

Live music review: John Prine, Cork Opera House

Some people are born to see deep value in adversity, and John Prine was born to turn that human triumph into poetry.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2017

2017's hot 100 in movies, music, food & fashion

From movies to music, food to fashion, Declan Burke, Ciara McDonnell, Joe McNamee, Annmarie O'Connor, Des O'Driscoll, Ed Power and Ailín Quinlan reveal their picks for the year ahead.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Scene + Heard: What's going on around the country

FILM TIPS: Star Wars fans and Irish tourist marketers have almost a year to wait for the next instalment, with December 15 looking the most likely release date. 

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

Eight personalities speak about their favourite ever album

It’s been a big year for album anniversaries and classic reissues, so Ed Power asked a bunch of people to select the long player that they love most

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016

A question of taste: Ian Lloyd Anderson discusses his favourite things

Ian Lloyd Anderson is from Baldoyle, Co Dublin, and performs in dance music tale, Dublin Oldschool, in the Project theatre from January 13 to 16. He also played Dean in Love/Hate, and takes the role of Jack Clitheroe in The Abbey’s forthcoming production of The Plough and the Stars.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

A question of taste - Mick Flannery

Mick Flannery, 32, is from Blarney, Co Cork. His upcoming gigs include Róisín Dubh, Galway, Dec 28; Dolans Warehouse, Limerick, Dec 29; and Cork Opera House, Dec 31.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2015

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

Here’s a quick look at the latest music, gig, film and entertainment news.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

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MUSIC NEWS: She’s conquered Britain, America and the world, now Adele is following in the footsteps of music legends Shirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and, er, Sheena Easton.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2012

Irish film claims two awards in US

A critically- acclaimed Irish film has scooped two major awards at a major US film festival.

Tue, 01 May, 2007

Video review: White trash movie misses target

THE Southern-white-trash genre is alive and unwell in the hands of Billy Bob Thornton, who attempts to pay homage to his native Arkansas in the messy, occasionally sweet, mostly revolting Daddy and Them.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2003