Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash to perform July 17 at Virginia City's Red Dog Saloon
All the way from Austin, Texas, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash make honky tonk dreams come true. For their first tour since fall of 2019, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash will grace the outdoor stage at the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City for one northwestern Nevada appearance.
Described by Rolling Stone as "pure Americana heart and soul", The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash are the voice and vision of songwriter Mark Stuart. Since forming the band in 1995, he's performed with most every major artist in the Country and Americana music community.
Stuart was personally given permission to use the band's name by Johnny Cash himself. He was also honored by the Man in Black with an invitation to record songs at Cash's own home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Two other iconic music legends, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, were also early believers who were instrumental in helping Stuart get his start.
With the release of their critically acclaimed debut CD "Walk Alone" in 1999, the Bastard Sons quickly proved they were no novelty act. With strong songwriting and great musicianship, the Sons' quickly jumped to the forefront of the growing Alternative Country scene. No stranger to the road, their constant touring and hard work have built the band a loyal grass roots following both in the States and abroad. Their music has been featured in film, television, and compilation CDs around the world.
Whether performing in front of thousands at a festival in the US or Europe, or playing all night in a Texas dance hall, for Stuart it’s all about respect. "The Bastard Sons never were, and never will be, a Johnny Cash tribute band. It's always been about honoring the musical ideals of our heroes, and paying respect to the originality, integrity, and independence that made those artists who they are. Our goal was always to find our own road, and to continue to keep the sounds and traditions of American Roots Music alive."
Stuart and the Bastard Sons have released five outstanding CDs: Walk Alone, Distance Between, Mile Markers, Bend in the Road, New Old Story, and their latest, Texicali Troubadour. Go here to see a video for their song "No Easy Road."
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash will perform live at the Red Dog Saloon, 76 N C Street, Virginia City, on Saturday, July 17 beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here.