September 78

In the fall of 1978, singer-songwriter John Prine returned home to Chicago for a concert appearance at the famed Park West club. The show, captured on the album September 78, features John backed by his rock n' roll band, ably led by longtime friend Johnny Burns.

Angelo Varias played drums, alongside bassist Tommy "Pickles" Piekarski, while Howard Levy joined on organ, piano and harmonica. Johnny Burns and his signature guitar licks locked the whole thing together. There are loud guitar solos, funky organ playing, and a couple of unreleased covers that will really surprise some folks.