The Johnny Cash Roadshow Blog - the scribblings from this Johnny Cash Tribute Band

Welcome To The Band

2009-12-29T15:27:00.002Z

We would like to introduce two new fantastic performers to the Johnny Cash Roadshow lineup for 2010; Alan Parker on Double Bass and James Elliot-Williams on Drums.

Alan started playing the accordion and guitar at 12 years of age, the Bass at 14 and joined his first band at 15, since then he has been playing in Blues, Rock and Country bands in pubs, universities and festivals all over England and Scotland.

Being an experienced musician Alan has featured on various band albums over the years and still contiues to work on recording sessions alongside his live performances.

James has played drums and percussion for over 20 years and has performed with a great many bands and artists. From theatre pit work to heavy rock, performing on television shows, festivals, stadiums, theatres and everywhere else in between as well as recording on a number of song releases. James has toured extensively across Europe and the UK. Recent work has seen James playing percussion on an album & gigs with a northern soul band and recording two EP’s for a signed indie act. In the 1990’s James was signed to a London based publishing company (Gabra Music) and received a number of writing credits.

James has worked with Clive on a number of occasions over the last 15 years and the opportunity to perform together playing the music of Johnny Cash is one that James is delighted to have.

The JCRS website has now been updated, along with the Press Pack section for everything you need to know about who we are and what we do.

The 2010 lineup for the Johnny Cash Roadshow tribute band is Clive John, Nick Davis, Alan Parker, and James Elliot-Williams.

Welcome to the band guys!

Introducing You To The Johnny Cash Roadshow

2009-05-19T17:28:00.002+01:00

We've just uploaded our Introduction To The Johnny Cash Roadshow video to our YouTube channel. It's a compilation of 12 songs that we have performed live and gives a great impression of what we love to do - play our tribute to Johnny Cash!

Leave us a comment if you'd like to let us know what you think.

All Of A Twitter

2009-04-30T14:43:00.003+01:00

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is on Twitter - come follow us @jcroadshow!

We'll keep you up-to-date with all we're doing so you'll always know how, when, and where to get your fix of the number one tribute to Johnny Cash featuring Clive John as the Man In Black.

See you there!

Picture Perfect!

2009-04-27T14:40:00.007+01:00

We have updated the Press Pack area of our site - have a look and see what you think.

This area will expand over the coming months to include a variety of photos, logos, audio and video examples, biography, etc. Currently available are the Johnny Cash Roadshow montage pic (right), A4 leaflet, and a selection of logos, band and band members photos.

For your convenience we have included the embed code so you can easily insert the images you like into your website, blog, MySpace, etc. Simply copy the code in the grey box under the picture you'd like to use and paste it into your page.

Fundraising For Acorns. So Far...

2009-03-09T11:09:00.006Z

Following our sell-out Charity Benefit Concert in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice at the Malvern Forum Theatre in January, we had two sold out theatre shows in Hereford and Solihull.

All of these shows have had very generous audiences - thank you - and, now that we have had confirmation from Acorns, we can announce that our current fund raising effort has raised £6,349.41 for the charity.

We continue to raise as much money as possible for our official charity, particularly with the current financial climate, at our shows, special events, and from the sale of the Acorns' Song CD.

Clive wrote this song especially for Acorns and all proceeds from the sale of the CD and MP3 downloads will go to Acorns.

The CD, and MP3 downloads, are available to buy from MixdupStore.

We have a Just Giving webpage where you can conveniently, and securely, donate online. Clicking the “DONATE!” button on the widget above will take you straight to that page.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us so far with their generosity for this essential charity.

Please visit Acorn's website to learn more about the wonderful work that Acorns does.

Thank You To Our Generous Audience

2009-01-23T12:49:00.005Z

Today we have had confirmation from Acorns that the amount donated by our audience at our Johnny Cash tribute band charity concert was a whopping £371.76!

Thank you to everyone who came to the show and gave to this wonderful charity.

This amount has now been added to our total on our Just Giving webpage and it brings the total raised so far to £2,903.54. This figure does not yet include money from the profit of the Malvern Forum Theatre show, "Make the Most of Every Day" CD sales, etc.

We will let you know as soon as we know!

Elvis & Johnny Cash Perform Rare Duet

2009-01-22T18:21:00.003Z

This is Elvis (Ben Portsmouth) performing Brown Eyed Handsome Man with Clive John and The Johnny Cash Roadshow Band.

We really enjoyed having Ben perform at our charity show, in aid of Acorns, and the audience loved him.

Discover more about Ben's tribute to Elvis at his website:
www.elvistribute-band.co.uk

Acorns' Song Lyrics - Make the Most of Every Day

2009-01-17T10:30:00.004Z

Below are the lyrics from Clive's song that he wrote for Acorns Children's Hospice.

The début live performance of the song can be viewed on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bae-VwtdZNU

The CD, and MP3 downloads, are available to buy from MixdupStore, with all proceeds being donated to Acorns.

Make The Most of Every Day

Hope springs eternally they say
Life has a funny old way
Of bringing out the best in us and doing all we can
There is faith and there's a love that never fades

You are so beautiful to me
Just one smile is all I need
It brings colour to my life, like a sunrise on the sea
As they say all the best things are free

Make the most of every day
For this world is full of colour
Through the sun and pouring rain
And whatever comes your way
Make the most of every day

This world can really get you down
Inside your head, the questions spin around
And it just doesnt seem fair, and it just dont seem right
But at the end of this tunnel there is light

Make the most of every day
For this world is full of colour
Through the sun and pouring rain
And whatever comes your way
Make the most of every day

I'll be there for you I hope you know
Come rain, wind, thunder, sleet or snow
There ain't nothing in this world that I would not do
To make the most of every moment with you

Lets make the most of every day
For this world is full of colour
Through the sun and pouring rain
And whatever comes your way
Make the most of every day

Copyright Clive John

Make the Most of Every Day

2009-01-16T21:27:00.003Z

We have uploaded the first live performance of Clive John's song "Make the Most of Every Day", which was written especially for Acorns Children's Hospice.

This wonderful charity provides much needed care for life limited children by running three hospices, and providing care in the community, in the West Midlands, UK.

This performance was recorded at the Johnny Cash Roadshow's grand charity concert, in aid of Acorns, at the Malvern Forum Theatre. We were joined on stage by the wonderful Sytchampton School Choir (6-9 year olds), who also performed on the recording of the song, and Richard Gibson on the piano.

If you would like to help us with our target of raising £10,000 for Acorns then please go to our Just Giving webpage. Thank You.

www.justgiving.com/acornsjohnnycashroadshow

Our total raised so far is £2511.78. This total does not yet include the money raised at our sell-out charity show on 15 January '09. We will add this when we have confirmation.

CDs of the song, which also include a country version of the song, are available to buy from the MixdUpStore with the proceeds going to Acorns. The song is also available to buy as an MP3 digital download.

Purchase your copy of Make the Most of Every Day at the MixdUpStore.

Discover more about the wonderful work that Acorns does by visiting their website:
www.acorns.org.uk

Charity Show Is Sold Out!

2009-01-08T16:14:00.003Z

Absolutely fabulous news that we received from the Malvern Theatres box office today - our charity show in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice on 15th January is sold out!

This is really fantastic. All the hard work that has gone into this show by so many people (Ivan, John, Karen, Dave, Ash, Sophie, just to mention a few) has been rewarded by a sell-out event and means more money going to Clive John & Johnny Cash Roadshow's charity.

If you have bought a ticket, thank you so much. We look forward to performing a great show for you.

Best wishes,

JCRS

Do You Make The Most Of Every Day?

2009-01-06T21:05:00.008Z

There is now only just over a week to go before the first public live performance of Clive John's song, “Make the Most of Every Day”.

This song was written especially for Acorns, Clive and the band's official charity, and all proceeds (yes, every penny!) from the sale of the CD on the night will go to Acorns.

Performing with us at our Malvern Forum Theatre charity show on 15th January 2009 will be the superb choir from Sytchampton First Endowed School.

The CD will also be available to buy at our shows and, along with MP3 downloads, from MixdupStore.

We'll Be Back After The Interval

2009-01-05T16:13:00.000Z

Please note that due to the huge demands upon Clive, his team and the band, for the charity concert in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice on 15th January the next "Clive to Camera" video and Members Area update will be in February, instead of January.

Johnny Cash Roadshow Christmas Show Photos

2009-01-02T17:09:00.007Z

We had a fantastic time at our Johnny Cash tribute show at the Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove on 20th December 2008.

We have now uploaded the photos from this show to our Clive John / Johnny Cash Roadshow Flickr account for you to view.

The photos have been grouped together in a set entitled… wait for it… Johnny Cash Roadshow Christmas Show - Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove!

On the right is a photo of Clive and Pete and on the left is a photo of our gorgeous Miss Rosie Lee.

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.

Remember What's Important

2008-12-31T18:47:00.009Z

Clive, the singer of our tribute band, has just uploaded a video to his YouTube Channel in memory of his friend Chris.

Chris passed away in 2005.

We echo his thoughts at this time of year; remember those who we have lost and cherish those that we take with us into the New Year.

This is the YouTube page link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fUcJYFS4D4

Johnny Cash Tribute Charity Show Sell-Out?

2008-12-31T12:00:00.009Z

Almost a sell out!

This is great news for our efforts to raise £10,000 for Acorns Children's Hospice.

The picture on the right [click to enlarge] is a snapshot of the Malvern Forum Theatre's online booking page for the Johnny Cash Roadshow's Charity Benefit Concert on 15th January 2009. As you can see, there are only a handful of tickets left; ten normal tickets (in green) and seven concession tickets (in black).

Get your tickets quick before it's too late!!!

Visit the Malvern Theatres website to discover more about this wonderful venue.

This snapshot was taken today (31st December 2008) at 11:58am on the Malvern Forum Theatre's booking page:

http://www.malvern-tickets.co.uk/frmSelectSeats.aspx?perfid=180533

A Merry Christmas Song!

2008-12-24T08:39:00.005Z

Clive John has written his very first Christmas song entitled “If You Are Listening”.

We've put it up on our YouTube Channel for you to watch.

Hope you like it. This video, the songs first public performance, was taken at our Johnny Cash Tribute Band Christmas Show on 20th December.

Signing off now for a few days to be with family and friends.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from Clive & The Johnny Cash Roadshow!

£2429.82 And Rising!

2008-12-23T10:18:00.000Z

Our Johnny Cash Roadshow Christmas Show audience gave us a wonderful £134.00 to go towards our £10,000 target for Acorns. Thank you to everyone who donated at the show at the Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove.

The total raised so far is now a fantastic £2429.82!

If you would like to donate then please pop over to our Just Giving webpage and donate online quickly and securely.

www.justgiving.com/acornsjohnnycashroadshow

Thank you.

Ben Wants To Live

2008-12-22T21:20:00.004Z

Have you heard of Ben (BENNANTYLAD) on YouTube? A lot of people are discovering how good this young guy is.

We came across Ben's videos a few months ago and were really impressed by his performances, which just keep getting better and better.

We wanted to give him the opportunity to perform in front of an audience and so invited him to sing at our Johnny Cash Tribute Band Christmas Show on 20th December 2008 at the Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove.

We have just uploaded the video of his superb performance of John Denver's song “I Want to Live” to our YouTube Channel and added it to our Top 10 To Watch playlist.

Well done Ben! Merry Christmas to you and your parents.

Thank You & A Merry Christmas!

2008-12-21T10:22:00.014Z

Thank you to everyone who came to our Johnny Cash Roadshow Christmas show at the Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove last night.

It was a fantastic night made extremely easy to pull off due to the wonderful and professional team of staff at the theatre under the guidance of duty managers Nick and Dawn. Thank you, in particular, to Chris for making everything work to technical perfection, Tom for the wonderful lighting, and Rob, Dave & Ash for the sound. Dave and Ash are from MixdupMusic (MUM).

Thank you also to all of our kind audience members who gave money to our goal of raising £10,000 for Acorns. (To help us hit our target, which will contribute to providing care for life-limited children, please donate on our Just Giving web page).

This is starting to sound like an Oscars acceptance speech ;-) There are a lot of people involved in making a show happen and thank yous need to be said.

A BIG thank you to Robert Page, our director, for his guidance and coaching. It's hard work but great fun working with him.

A massive thank you to Ivan, Karen, and John, for all of their hard work behind the scenes - they keep the wheels on the tour bus rolling.

We'd also like to thank our Mums, Dads, dogs, pizza delivery guy… okay, Oscars moment over!

Merry Christmas from us all!

Help Us Raise £10,000 for Acorns

2008-12-13T00:15:00.003Z

Acorns is our official charity and we want to raise £10,000 for this essential charity that provides much needed care to life-limited children and support for their families throughout the Midlands.

We are hoping to reach this target to coincide with the Johnny Cash Roadshow Grand Charity Benefit Concert at the Malvern Forum Theatre on Thursday 15th January 2009.

We have set up a Just Giving webpage to make it as easy to donate as possible. The Just Giving widget above shows our progress so far and by clicking the “DONATE!” button on the widget will take you straight to our donation page.

www.justgiving.com/acornsjohnnycashroadshow

We would like to say a big thank you to our very generous audience members, and to our Malvern Show sponsors, for getting us off to a fabulous start - £2,053.00 so far!

The Just Giving website offers a quick and simple way for people to raise money for their charity whilst also adding gift aid to the donation.

To put a scale on things - £10,000 pays for just over two days of running costs for one Hospice! Could you spare a pound or £2?

It's In Your Inbox!

2008-12-12T17:45:00.003Z

We have sent out the latest Clive John / Johnny Cash Roadshow Newsletter to all of our lovely fans who signed up to receive it.

It should be in your InBox now. If it isn't then please check your spam folder as it may have slipped into there. Look for a subject line of “Clive John / Johnny Cash Roadshow Newsletter”.

John's Choice

2008-12-12T10:18:00.000Z

John Hartley, from JEH studios, handles all of our online presence, design, and imaging. We'd be lost without him!

He has uploaded his favourites from the selection of photos that he took at our show at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms (27th September 2008) to his Flickr account. Take a look at them in his Johnny Cash Roadshow Ludlow Assembly Rooms Set.

Thanks John

Jim's Christmas

2008-12-04T10:19:00.005Z

The Johnny Cash Roadshow always look forward to watching Jim's videos (jimmymac30) on YouTube and his latest one, I Pray On Christmas (a Harry Connick Jnr. cover), definitely hits the spot yet again.

It's only the beginning of December but, after hearing this song, we're certainly getting into the mood for Christmas - thanks Jim!

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.

I Guess They Do!

2008-12-02T17:19:00.004Z

Earlier today we uploaded one of Johnny Cash's great little numbers, Guess Things Happen That Way, to our Johnny Cash Roadshow YouTube Channel.

We love performing this song in our tribute to Johnny and it always goes down so well with the audience.

Let us know what you think by commenting and rating the video on it's YouTube page - we always appreciate comments about our performances.

In A Whisper Update II

2008-12-01T16:14:00.001Z

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

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.