The
Barnyard Theatre at Gateway delves into the history of American rock ’n roll,
when they stage From Folsom To Memphis for Father’s Day on June 21.
Paying
tribute to Johnny Cash and the forefathers of rock ’n roll, this show will have
your cowboy boots a tappin’ and your feet a stampin’ while bopping all night
long to all America’s favourite country rock hits!
From
Folsom To Memphis
is a retrospective look at Johnny Cash and label mates Elvis Presley, Carl
Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. This quartet gave birth to what we now know as
rock ’n roll, and inspired a generation of musicians including Paul McCartney
(and all of The Beatles), Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and the list goes on. Their
contribution to rock ’n roll is unparalleled and undeniable!
Audiences
will also be treated to the sounds of Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent, Roy Orbison
and more, as they walk down the memory lane that is American rock ’n roll.
From
Folsom To Memphis
features the musical stylings of The Black Lapels, who presented their hugely
successful Johnny Cash Tribute Show at
The Barnyard at Gateway in 2014. The band line-up includes Rob Warren (guitar
and vocals), Clare Skewis (vocals), Garth Warren (bass and vocals), Gareth Gale
(drums), Greg Bedford (guitar), Tom Hare (saxophone), Daniel Sheldon (trumpet) and
surprise guests.
Hits
that will be featured in the show include Folsom Prison Blues, Jailhouse
Rock, Blue Suede Shoes, Great Balls Of Fire, Ring Of Fire, Johnny B Goode, Whole
Lotta Shakin’ Going On, Be Bop A Lula, All Shook Up, Boy Named Sue and
many, many more!
Tickets
are R120 per person, and this will be an evening show for Father’s Day, with
the theatre opening at 18h30 and the show starting at 20h00. For bookings and
enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 566 3045, e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za
or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za
for more information.
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