Artists and musicians from throughout New England,
inspired by the intensity, compassion, and talent of Johnny Cash, come
together in April 2010 to commemorate the legendary musician’s true
spirit of artistry. The event kicks off on April 8, 2010, with the Johnny Cash Tribute
Series, a four-part musical retrospective benefiting prison literacy
programs and featuring local bands.
April 8, 2010 – RISD Auditorium, Providence, RI
Featuring Brown Bird, The Wrong Reasons, Tallahassee, Ben Pilgrim,
Last Good tooth, the 'Mericans, Coyote Kolb, Movers & Shakers, Nina
Violet, and Avi Jacob. The all-ages /7:30 p.m./$10
general public/$7 with student ID
April 9, 2010 – The Elevens, Northampton, MA
Featuring The Salvation Alley String Band, Coyote Kolb, 61 Ramblers,
Movers & Shakers, The Lonesome Brothers, Tony the Bookie, and Evil
Bill.21+ show starts /8:00 p.m./$10 cover
April 9, 2010 – The Elevens, Northampton, MA
Featuring The Salvation Alley String Band, Coyote Kolb, 61 Ramblers,
Movers & Shakers, The Lonesome Brothers, Tony the Bookie, and Evil
Bill. The 21+/8:00 p.m,/$10 cover
April 28, 2010 – Space Gallery, Portland, ME
Featuring a chorus of local musicians led by Jesse Pilgrim and Caleb
Aaron. TBD
Starting April 10, the Nave Gallery debuts the exhibit, “The Beast in
Me – Johnny Cash: Art Influenced by the Struggle of a Man,” showcasing
local artists and their literal and interpretive representations of
his life. The exhibit runs from April 10 – May 2, 2010, with an
opening reception on April 10 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Nave
Gallery, Teele Square, Somerville, MA.
Click here for more information.
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