“Johnny Cash” sung by: Mitchell Hall
-Lead vocals/rhythm guitar
-Born to sing and play Johnny Cash music
-In his 20’s, he looks and sounds just like Johnny in the early years
“Luther Perkins” played by: Mike Ness
-Lead guitar/vocals
-40 years of playing experience
-He met Mitchell in the fall of 2020 at KCHK Radio Station, New Prague, MN
-Mike immediately connected with Mitchell and knew that with a Fender Telecaster, a Fender Jazzmaster and a Fender Deluxe Amp, They could recreate that 1950’s boom-chicka-boom freight train rhythm sound
“Marshall Grant” played by: Rich Preiner
-Bass fiddle/bass guitar/vocals
-40+ years professional music experience
-A master guitar player, with a world of knowledge on most any style of music
-Plays the bass fiddle in that simple-Memphis-1950’s Sun Records style
“W.S. Holland” played by: Dave Swartz
-Drums/vocals
-Dave began drumming at 8 years of age. His well-rounded style is attributed to various instructors throughout his career. Dave studied with “Punch” Howarth of the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, local working teachers and Gordy Knutson, who played with the Steve Miller Band for 25 years.
In the 1980’s.
-Dave played in numerous cover bands including weekend groups. Dave also played for years with his local church worship team.
-Dave holds a 2 year degree in music from Northwestern University, has been a professional piano technician for 35 years. “Music has always been central in my life”, states Dave.
-He is also a professional photographer
-The back bone of the band completing that railroad train rhythm
-40+ years of music and drumming
Matthew Hayes – Audio Engineer & Stage Manager
– Joined the band in October 2023
– 10 years professional experience in genres including rock, country, soul and musical theatre
– Working professionally in the music industry is one of the greatest journeys he has embarked on in his life so far. Creating the experiences that people will remember for a life time is the greatest feeling.