Through the magic of film, you can see John Denver in concert again. Members of his band will launch a tour next year in which they will play live and Denver will handle vocals through archival film footage. The tour begins February 1 in Westbury, New York.

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In February 2013, ATO Records will release The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver. The album will include covers by Dave Matthews, Lucinda Williams, Train, My Morning Jacket, and Brandi Carlile, who’ll sing Denver’s classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” A portion of the proceeds from the album sales will go towards environmental initiatives.