Overview
- The Prine family announced the Oct. 8 tribute at the Chicago Theatre Monday, with actor-musician John C. Reilly set to host and perform.
- The initial lineup includes Steve Earle, Margo Price, Amos Lee, Joy Oladokun, Kathleen Edwards, Josh Ritter, Ratboys, Shemekia Copeland, Noeline Hoffman, Andrew Sa, and Jon Langford, with more performers to be announced.
- Tickets open to presale May 13 and general sale May 15 through Ticketmaster.
- Proceeds will benefit the Hello In There Foundation, which has awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants to veterans, immigrants, refugees, and people facing food, housing, mental health, and addiction challenges.
- Organizers placed the celebration in Prine’s hometown scene to honor his Maywood roots and Chicago folk beginnings, and they plan additional local events around the date.