John Prine Night At The French Co. Grocer In Marathon, TX
John Prine Night is an annual gathering at The French Co. Grocer in Marathon, TX to celebrate the life, music, and spirit of John Prine. This event is not affiliated with the Prine family, although we’d more than welcome them all any time. Hosted by Sam Stavinoha, the owner and proprietor of The French Co. Grocer, and emceed by artist and lunatic Michael Walker, the event occurs each October on the weekend nearest to Prine’s birthday (October 10). We feature delicious and made-to-order food, libations, performance art, music, and surprises that delight the senses.
Join us October 12, 2024 for our 5th annual celebration of the saintly and hot-dog loving Mr. John Prine.
Sign up to perform a couple of your favorite Prine tunes at the official event website.
“When a critical mass of sparklers are lit, Walker swings back the sledgehammer and then: jaws drop, grown men flinch, dogs have no understanding of what the hell is happening. The sledgehammer makes impact, and a cloud of smoke and debris billows up. There’s a massive boom, loud, beyond-the-laws-of-physics loud. An explosion that can only be attributed to the power of friendship and John Prine. Blow up your TV indeed.”
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