Tex Perkins is the Man in Black

I saw an incredible show last night at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco. Tex Perkins was the Man in Black, telling the Johnny Cash Story. He was backed by an incredible four piece band and some amazing vocals by Rachael Tidd playing the part of June Carter-Cash.

I’ve never really been a big Johnny Cash or Tex Perkins fan but from the opening number the audience was captivated. I think I’m now officially a Johhny Cash and Tex Perkins fan.

As well as the faultless musical performance, Tex and Rachael talked us through the story of one of the most popular names in music. Did you know that Johnny Cash released 75 albums over his lifetime or that he chose the name John himself in his teenage years because his parent simply named him JR? I didn’t either until last night.

Two hours of Cash’s magnificent music interwoven with the story of his rise to stardom, his fight for survival and his eventual redemption.

The show explores his relationships – with hardened prisoners to the beautiful June Carter and lots in between.

Johnny Cash was dealt a very tough hand, early in life, but through his music and dedication, he became a legend throughout the world

Enjoy Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Sunday Mornin’ Coming Down, Get Rhythm, A Boy Named Sue, Hey Porter and a dozen more hits.

Tex Perkins will lead The Tennessee Four in a night of memorable music. – The Man in Black

If I had the money I’d buy you some tickets for Man in Black and drag you along because I know there’s no way you’d be disappointed, and it would give me the opportunity to experience it all again. Unfortunately I don’t have the dollars so you’re on your own on this one but it really is worth checking out.

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