Get Rhythm at Castlebar's Royal Theatre

REPLICATING the classic Cash, Tennessee Three, Carter Family and Carl Perkins line-up, Get Rhythm recently gained a lot of media coverage whilst touring a number of Ireland’s prisons, most notably playing multiple shows in Mountjoy and Wheatfield in Dublin.

The idea for the prison concerts is based on Johnny Cash’s fondness for playing penitentiaries in the US. In 1968, ‘the man in black’, who cultivated a bad-boy image for himself, enhanced that reputation with a concert in Folsom State Prison, an institution that was the subject of one of his most famous and successful songs, Folsom Prison Blues.

Paul McCann and his eight-piece band recreate the role and music of Johnny Cash, with the June Carter vocal duties are performed by Louise O’Reilly.
Following on from the prison dates, the band are touring nationwide and will stop over in Castlebar for a concert at the Royal Theatre on Saturday, August 16, playing songs from throughout Cash’s career.

“Johnny Cash’s music has always been a huge inspiration to me, as I grew up listening to his music at home. Performing this show is the most exciting experience of my life”, says Paul.

The musicians, who have been performing together in various line-ups for 15 years, are dedicated to staying true to the spirit of the performances they are recreating. The show has successfully played at many venues and stages, including the Trailer Park at Electric Picnic.

Tickets (€20) are available from the Royal Theatre on (094) 9023111 or 0818 300 000, or online from www.theroyal.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie.