Critically acclaimed--and often covered--singer/songwriter John Prine [ tickets ] will make scattered live appearances throughout the winter and spring, generally taking to the stage on Fridays and Saturdays.

Prine, a native of Maywood, IL, who first emerged as musical force more than three decades ago, kicks off his touring year in late February, and dates so far run into May.

After recording eight albums for major labels in the late '70s and early '80s, Prine, his longtime manager Al Bunetta and Bunetta's associate Dan Einstein formed the independent label Oh Boy Records. Prine has since released eight albums for the label.

His most-recent album is 2000's "Souvenirs," on which he re-recorded many of his classic songs, including "Angel From Montgomery" (which Bonnie Raitt has covered) and "The Late John Garfield Blues."

"John Prine Live from Sessions at West 54th," a DVD featuring 65 minutes of performance footage--including some material that didn't air during the original PBS broadcast--hit stores in 2001. The DVD also contains an interview with Prine that was conducted by the show's host, John Hiatt.

There are two GRAMMY^® awards for Best Contemporary Folk Recording in Prine's trophy case, for 1986's "Tribute to Steve Goodman" and 1991's "The Missing Years."