Cork singer songwriter Mick Flannery has signed to John Prine's record label Oh Boy Records and will release his eighth studio album Goodtime Charlie in September.
Prine, who passed away in April 2020, set up the label in 1981 and Flannery is the imprint’s first international signing.
"I can hardly believe that my latest album will be released on John Prine’s label," Flannery says. "I have loved John Prine’s songs for a long time now. That those who John loved and trusted have put their faith in me is something I will never forget."
Speaking of the new partnership, Prine’s widow and President of Oh Boy Fiona Prine said, "Mick Flannery is arguably one of the best songwriters to emerge from Ireland’s long and storied history of writers, poets, and musicians.
"I couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Mick, as the first international signing, to our Oh Boy Records family. John was proud to be part of the music community on Ireland’s western coast and I know he would be proud of this new partnership with Mick and his team."
Goodtime Charlie is Flannery’s most collaborative record and features co-writes with Valerie June, Tianna Esperanza, Anaïs Mitchell, Ana Egge, Justin Stanley, Adam Landry, long-time collaborator Tony Buchen and Andrew House (Christy Skulls).
"It sparks you out of your comfort zone," the singer says, "It opens up the neural pathways, you wonder 'how would someone else do this?’
Flannery has also announced a string of North American tour, including headline shows in New York City, Toronto, and Boston and will also play shows in support of the new album in Ireland, including a date on 26 August at the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin.
