Episode 167: When John Prine Drove Through Paradise
Jim Rooney talks about riding with John Prine through Paradise, Kentucky in a red 1949 Ford.
Jim Rooney talks about riding with John Prine through Paradise, Kentucky in a red 1949 Ford.
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I’ve played a couple of gigs at this store in the last few years and it’s always been a great time. The town is wonderful and Terry is fabulous! It’s definitely worth a visit.
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