Why'd You Do That YouTube???

YouTube is a fantastic service and, let's not forget, it's free!

We just wanted to say a BIG thank you to YouTube for updating there video size to widescreen (16:9) format. Change doesn't always go down too well as it's not what we're used to but, after the initial “Oh S@*%!!!!! Why'd You Do That YouTube???” shock response ;-), we're really happy.

Most of the Johnny Cash Roadshow videos were filmed in 16:9 so they will now appear as intended. So, to answer the title of this post, we'd have to say they did it for the better.

We should have some great footage from our two upcoming Johnny Cash tribute band shows which we'll be adding over the next two months. Tickets for these shows can be bought online at the Artrix Box Office, Saturday 20th December 2008, and the Malvern Theatres Box Office for our Grand Charity Benefit Concert in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice on Thursday 15th January 2009.

Better get your tickets soon as they're almost gone! This is great news, especially for our charity concert.

Hope to see you there.

JCRS

Picture Perfect

We have just added a new set of photos to our Clive John / Johnny Cash Roadshow Flickr account; these pictures were snapped at our show on 27th September 2008 at the lovely Assembly Rooms in Ludlow.

There are so many to choose from (130!) but one of our favourites is this one on the left showing the view of the band on stage from the wings. Click here to see it full size.

If you have a Flickr account and find any photos that you really like then please let us know by commenting below the picture. If you'd like to comment but don't have a Flickr account then it's quick, easy, and FREE to sign up for one.

Thanks to John Hartley at JEH studios for taking such great photos.

In A Whisper Update

Clive John's new unplugged version of his song “In A Whisper” has held on to the number 1 slot in the British & Irish Top 10 HotDisc chart for a second week.

This acoustic mix has also risen to No.3 in the Hotdisc Top 20 Chart (No.4 last week) and No.4 in the Hotdisc Top 40 Chart (No.5 last week).

Click here to listen to “In A Whisper” Unplugged on the music player at MixdupStore.

This track is available to buy as an MP3 download exclusively at the MixdupStore - get your copy by clicking here.

Poster For Acorns Show

Here's the poster for our Grand Charity Benifit Concert in aid of Acorn's Children's Hospice. Click the image to view a larger version. [opens in new window]

As well as the usual superb Cash songs that Clive and the band will be performing, it will also be the debut public performance of "Make The Most Of Every Day". Clive has written this song exclusively for, and dedicated to, the Acorns Children’s Hospice. The song will be recorded live at the show and be available to buy via digital download from www.johnnycashroadshow.com with all proceeds going to the Acorns Children’s Hospice.

BREAKING NEWS! For the first time Johnny Cash will be performing on stage in the UK with Elvis! We are very excited to announce that our guest artist for this show will be the fantastic Ben Portsmouth as Elvis Presley.

The Johnny Cash Roadshow will complete the tribute to the Man In Black with the lovely Rosie Lee performing as June Carter.

In A Whisper Shoots To No.1!

Clive John (singer from The Johnny Cash Roadshow tribute) has a new unplugged version of his song “In A Whisper” and it has shot to number 1 in the British & Irish Top 10 HotDisc chart.

His fantastic acoustic mix entered the chart last Thursday at No.2 and today (13th Nov.) it popped into the No.1 slot. “In A Whisper” is also at No.4 in the Hotdisc Top 20 Chart (No.7 last week) and No.5 in the Hotdisc Top 40 Chart (No.8 last week).

Click here to listen to “In A Whisper” Unplugged on the music player at MixdupStore.

This track is available to buy as an MP3 download exclusively at the MixdupStore - get your copy by clicking here.

Sorry Steve

We were pointed in the direction of Steve (FiremanOly) by Ben (BENNANTYLAD) and discovered his gorgeous version of Tracy Chapman's "Sorry".

We've added it to our Johnny Cash Roadshow Top 10 To Watch playlist.

How do you rate it? Add a comment to this post to let us know.

A Fantastic Johnny Cash Roadshow Christmas!

We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas this year at the fantastic Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove on Saturday 20th December 2008.

Featuring a splendid selection of Johnny Cash greats, mixed with a couple of festive numbers, and a lovely selection of Clive John's own songs, this is going to be a marvellous Christmas show!

Book your tickets now as they are selling quickly! Click here to go to the Artrix Box Office website or give them a ring on 01527 577330.

Ben's Hallelujah

Our good YouTube friend Ben (BENNANTYLAD) has just put up a lovely version of Hallelujah.

We thought it was so good that it had to be added to our Top 10 To Watch playlist.

See what you think and add a comment to this post to let us know.