# Event Details

- **Event Name**: IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Got Pop? Concerts presents:

IN SPITE OF OURSELVES:
A Celebration of the Music of John Prine

Tuesday April 14th 2026
at St. Andrew's United Church
315 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo BC
Doors: 630pm, Showtime: 730pm
All Ages Event
Tickets are $35 + s/c in advance, $40 at the door & on sale now online at gotpopconcerts.com

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Initially not much more than a good natured musical one-off between friends, the West Coast quartet In Spite of Ourselves has evolved into a highly entertaining act with a mission — to keep alive the deep and timeless catalogue of songwriter John Prine.

An unspoken understanding of this mission is the belief that there are only two kinds of people in the musical world: those whose lives have been profoundly changed by Prine, and those who haven’t heard him yet.

In Spite of Ourselves: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine brings together the interpretive talents of multi-instrumentalist/producer Doug Cox, Juno Award-winning Tom and Kalissa Landa from the Paperboys, and Nashville/Vancouver Island songwriter/artist Steve Mitchell.

All lifelong Prine devotees, the members of In Spite of Ourselves take turns diving deep into the Prine songbook. With a twinkle in his eye, Doug Cox leads the band through a joyously loose reading of Prine’s “You Got Gold” featuring a drunken-sounding orchestra of fiddle, harmonica, and melodica. Tom Landa finds the tender and contemplative heart of “Long Monday,” and Steve Mitchell goes over to the other side of the tracks on the funky “Mexican Home.” And on “Picture Show,” Kalissa Landa follows up the song’s insanely hooky chorus with a fiddle solo that’s as combustible as an old film projector.

Tragically for all of us, John Prine left this world at the beginning of the pandemic. But thanks to his songs, music fans everywhere have a permanent portal into the little universe of his singular mind. In Spite of Ourselves takes you through that door and shows you the house that John Prine built. You’re never going to want to leave.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/in-spite-of-ourselves-a-celebration-of-the-music-of-john-prine-at-st-andrews-united-nanaimo-bc/200029828836541
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, live-music, art, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo
- **lat**: 49.165345535148
- **long**: -123.94116136549
- **full address**: St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo, St Andrews United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A6, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC) being held?
  - **A:** IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC) takes place on Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo, St Andrews United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A6, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC)?
  - **A:** IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC) is organized by Got Pop? Concerts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Got Pop? Concerts's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Got Pop? Concerts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Got Pop? Concerts has 209+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Got Pop? Concerts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nanaimo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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