Brian Chicoine has been described as the closest thing to the original Johnny Cash. Brian along with Vicky St. Pierre as June Carter Cash, Junior Cain on bass as Marshall Grant, and Gary Tokarz on drums as W.S. Holland return to The Ridgefield Playhouse with Cash Is King - An Extraordinary Recreation of Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Three, on Saturday, October 7 at 8pm as part of the Mountain Dew Country and Bluegrass Series. With period costumes, cover versions of Cash classics and between song banter that mirrors the personality of the man and his band, this tribute captures the legendary Johnny Cash! Relive the music of the legendary country rebel with his greatest hits including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire” and many, many more.
Experience the father of Outlaw Country from his Sun Records days to his historic concert at Folsom Prison. Singer Brian Chicoine captures Cash’s trademark baritone, while his band delivers the infectious, driving rhythm of the Tennessee Three. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Johnny Cash show without Mrs. Cash, June Carter, brought to life by Vicky St. Pierre on such classic duets as “Jackson.” Kicking off the night is special guest Rock This Town - the ultimate and only Brian Setzer Orchestra Tribute Band in the USA. It is at the forefront of the swing revival in popular music, blending a vibrant fusion of the American sounds of classic 50’s rock & roll and big band swing with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.
For tickets ($30), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.