Oh Boy Records, the independent, family-owned label founded by John Prine and his longtime manager Al Bunetta, is releasing a new documentary. The film celebrates the label’s 40th anniversary and includes archival footage of John Prine, as well as interviews with Todd Snider, Prine’s wife and Oh Boy president, Fiona Whelan Prine, Oh Boy team members and more. Check out the trailer below.
In addition to the film (which will be released on the label’s YouTube page), Oh Boy will celebrate its four decades with special releases (such as new songs by Tré Burt and a special edition of the John Prine 7 “box set), reissues, pop – up events and more to be announced.
Each week this year, the label will feature an album or artist different from its catalog in a series that begins Friday (February 24). The first band in the series is the Nashville group, Bis-Quits. 2021 also marks the 50th anniversary of Prine’s eponymous album, which Oh Boy will relaunch later this year.
Revisit Pitchfork’s afterword feature “Remembering John Prine, the composer’s definitive composer”.