Canada’s premier Johnny Cash tribute band — The Men In Black — is set to perform at ArtSpring in an afternoon concert on Sunday, Oct. 20.
The two-hour performance that begins at 2 p.m. includes all of Cash’s hits, such as Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire and Orange Blossom Special, plus other favourite songs played against a backdrop of video and photographs depicting pivotal moments in the musician’s life and career.
According to press material about the show and band, Cash recorded 96 albums and more than 1,500 songs throughout a career that spanned over five decades. He was one of the first artists to successfully cross over many genres of music from country to rockabilly, gospel and rock & roll.
Based in Victoria, Men In Black are said to “bring passion and respect to the musical legacy of the Man in Black,” with band members Gary Coad on lead vocals, Aaron Murray on guitar, Wayne Cox on bass and Mark Roth on drums. The show will also feature special guest performer Tracee Rees in the role of June Carter Cash. Video production is by Dale Baglo.
“This performance is a must see for Johnny Cash admirers, or simply fans of songs about trains and prisons,” the band says.
Tickets are available through the ArtSpring website or the box office.