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May 23, 2008
When Jackson Cash first takes the stage, and without him saying a word, you feel the presence of Johnny Cash. And then on a twist of the original words he says, “Hello, I’m Jackson Cash” and you know you’re as close to the man in black as you will ever experience.
In his second year at the Caravelle Theatre Jackson has refined his show to include even more history of Johnny Cash and he also includes a few of his own original songs. Listen to him perform, “Big Joe.” You’ll be amazed at Jackson’s songwriting talent. You can tell by the storyline, rhythm, sound and quality of his original songs that Jackson Cash has many characteristics in common with Johnny. While built on a smaller frame, Jackson has the facial features and mannerisms of the original artist. I happened to see Jackson when he appeared on the Jim Bakker television show and met Johnny’s sister, JoAnne Cash. You could see the breath leave JoAnne’s body as she stared in awe at his resemblance to her brother. Then the tears flowed as she first heard him sing, “I Still Miss Someone.” She was genuinely honored to be able to sing a duet of that song with Jackson on the show. JoAnne swears there is a DNA connection somewhere. (Jackson was adopted five months after birth - kinda makes you wonder). What JoAnne experienced that day on the Jim Bakker Show, Jackson Cash brings to the Caravelle Theatre for us to see every Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00PM.
Backed by the Tennessee True (Tom Pierce on doghouse bass and Dr. Dan Swartslander on the Luther Perkins style lead guitar) this show presents authentic Johnny Cash music from the early days, “Get Rhythm," "Hey Porter," "I Walk the Line” to the man in black era, “Ring of Fire," "Sunday Morning Sidewalk," "A Boy Named Sue,” etc. Remember Johnny’s version of, “Orange Blossom Special?” You’ll be amazed at Jackson’s ability to recreate it with his playing of two harmonicas; simply a terrific job.
There are many impersonators around but they are just that. Jackson Cash is what he is and that happens to be the closest resemblance to Johnny Cash you will ever see. This show provides the audience with an evening of great entertainment, country music fan or not. Of course, for anyone who is a fan of Johnny Cash music, this is a must see. I have been a fan since the early days but my teenage grandson surprised me when I found out he and his friend know all the words to, “A Boy Named Sue.” When I played Jackson’s CD for them they couldn’t believe it wasn’t Johnny Cash. Based on that, I believe this show can be enjoyed by several generations.
Bob Cort, Editor
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