Johnny Cash Tribute Show comes to Piper's Opera House

Jimmie Ray’s Black Train – A Tribute to Johnny and June, Trains, America and some friends – A Musical Journey Back in Time – The Man, The Music, The Memories - Is coming to the Piper’s Opera House for the third year; this time as part of a fund raiser for the Kiwanis Club. Theater.

This show is designed to more than a concert but an experience. In 2003 the world has lost both American roots legends, Johnny Cash and the beloved June Carter Cash.
Since their passing millions more enchanted listeners have been added to their fan base as evidenced by record setting sales of CD’s, videos and the popularity of the movie Walk the Line and recently Ring of fire, and by response to tribute shows such as coming to the Piper’s.

The show starts in 1932, journeying through six decades of Johnny and June’s Music and Memories. There will also be a special time to honor those who serve and served to protect our country.

The show opens with Jimmie Ray’s original song, “Black Train” which moves the audience to a musical journey back in time. Something magical takes place when the first notes of "Folsom Prison Blues" are heard and Jimmie begins, "I hear the train a comin'...." Then the show moves into a Special time remember Train. Then Cyndi delivers a heart rending version of June singing, "Take the ribbon from my hair…” and other Golden Gals of Country. Together, Jimmie and Cyndi kick into the always crowd pleasing: "We got married in a fever...." This Tribute appeals to audiences of all ages. As the music and singing progresses audiences are taken back in time where they experience what they might have seen, felt or heard during an actual Johnny & June concert of the past. This show touches on something everyone loves: Johnny Cash - The Music, The Man, The Memories, Trains, America, and some Golden Gals of Country and this tribute. This show is filled with the ageless music of Johnny and June and so much more. It is a musical journey from Johnny’s days in the Arkansas cotton fields up through and including the very last song he wrote and recorded, Like the 309. Other hits such as Ring of Fire and so many more will be performed during this show; covering six decades of their career.

Jimmie Ray’s Tribute to Johnny Cash has been presented at a variety of showrooms, theaters and Performing Art Centers, with over 50 appearances on the world famous Fremont Experience of Las Vegas, the Yuma Territorial Prison, NASCAR & NFR Events, Festivals and Fairs and much more. In many cases their shows have been sold out, such as did the past two years a Piper’s BUT this year there are two shows 4 and 7 pm.

BIO:
Jimmie was born JR Cantrell, spending his early years in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina between Asheville and Hendersonville; then living in Arkansas, Tennessee, California, Oregon, Texas and now Nevada. He has been entertaining since age 16 as an actor, singer, songwriter, screenwriter, radio DJ and motivationalist.

His diversified background shines through his writing, music and performing. The audience knows he has been there. He has lead several groups over the years in many musical genres from folk, rockabilly, Gospel, bluegrass encompassing his biggest treasure; his American roots wherever he goes and through his music. He spent five years in the 1970s touring 25 states, with more than 1,000 appearances. He can relate to Johnny Cash in many ways. His “Tribute to the Man in Black” comes from his heart.

Cyndi Cantrell is a California girl with her family roots planted firmly in Louisiana. She is a PK (preacher’s kid) and was raised on old-style country and gospel music.
In their various shows, Cantrell performs the music of and pays tribute to June Carter Cash and has a unique humor all her own; similar to that of June.

In addition to her song styling as the legendary women of country, she plays a mean harmonica. Her joy, though, comes from her duets with Ray and their tribute to the love between Johnny and June Cash as well as their original songs. Her sense of humor, banter on stage and ability to make people laugh keep the show spontaneous and fun. She loves life and loves to make people happy.

Piper’s Opera House is located at corner of 8th and Union in historic Virginia City. Tickets are $25 for either the 4 pm or 7 pm shows. More information at 775.847.0433 or www.eventbrite.com
For more information on Jimmie Ray and Cyndi visit www.JohnnyCashCountry.com