Jimmie Ray's Black Train - the perfect Grassroots America Show
   
Jimmie Ray & Black Train (aka, Jimmie Ray & Ring of Fire) -  the  Life & Legend  of Johnny Cash & June Carter, with Jimmie Ray as Johnny Cash, Cyndi Cantrell as June Carter and other characters and their band Black Train - some of the most talented entertainers in the country. You can live the legend again, or for the first time! The next best thing!

Gracie Fulljames, Las Vegas
"Jimmie Ray's show, Black Train,  goes beyond just a tribute to the Man in Black.  More than a concert, but an experience. The history of their (Johnny & June) lives, their love and their music are portrayed (Act 1) in the first person in a way that pulls you in to their private and professional lives; putting thier music in a whole new light.  Upbeat and personable, the show is truly one of Jimmie Ray's best productions yet.  With Cyndi Cantrell as the powerfully vocal and playful June Carter, and a top notch tight band, this show has many dimensions and is sure to make a Cash fan out of anyone!"  


Jimmie Ray and Cyndi have present this show at a wide variety of venues as a 2 Act, Duo; Trio; Quartet; THE MOST POPULAR, 5 or 6 cast member show; or even up to a 10 cast member show. All depending on venue, request and budget. 

There is an optional new show, "The Johnny Cash Story. " Simular to the No 1 show with an up close and personal third party appraoch. Presented as a duo, trio or quartet show using multi-media, and studio enhanced music. Journey thru the life of JR Cash from his 1932 birth to his after his death in 2003.  An entertaining and emotional experience.



The Show - authenic in sight, sound and spirit
Opens with  an entertaining prelude and then Jimmie Ray's powerful song and band "Black Train."

Act 1 - A Johnny Cash Concert 1994
In Act 1 Johnny takes you on a journey that starts in Kingland Arkansas in 1932, the year he, JR Cash, was born, and then travels forward on a six decade emotional and musical journey to 1994.  Johnny Cash; the man, the music and the memories. Covering over 25 of Johnny and June's biggest hits & greatest memories - Including a touching multimedia presentation.


Act 2 - A Cashe of Cash & Friends music



Act 2: With a variety of genre, themes or even additional characters, or their music.  The Act 2 VARIETY is brought to life; custom designed for your venue or event, to cover your audience needs and appeal.  Act 2 can be built as a theme or with a mixture of: Touch of the Grand Ole Opry;  America The Beautiful; Johnny & June Gospel Sunday; Johnny Cash Unplugged (Bluegrass); the love story of Johnny & June; The Train Song; Rockabilly; The Music of MANY of their friends (Elvis, Carl Perkings, Wanda Jackson, The Highwaymen, Pasty Cline, Patsy Montana, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jimmie Rogers, Tennessee Ford, and more) and even the original music of Jimmie Ray & Cyndi. 

This is the perfect time for America to feel good about itself.  What better way than a visit from Johnny & June - the way they did it for six decades.  This AWARD WINNING Tribute Show will  take your  people on a Musical  & Emotional Journey  Back  in Time.    

Here are a few comments (more via the Comment Page):



Terri, Sun City West Phoenix: There are not enough words to describe how great our audience loved you, your wife, your band and the complete show. We were sold out in no time at all 2 shows (3 & 7 pm, 1,500 tickets) and  John  still  put about 50 extra seats for door sales and I think most of them went at each show. It was a great day for Sun City West. Your compete team was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend you and your show to anyone – feel free to have them contact me. We will look forward to your return next year.

George Nicholas Gikas reports on a recent Orlando appearance: Their (Jimmie Ray & Cyndi) performance was Fabulous,  they sang beautifully  and smiled  and laughed  and moved around on the stage  with wonderful  spontaneity  which was both an inspiration and left the audience with an uplifting message of love of  the Great artists they portrayed. The audience went wild with cheers and Joy and applause!!  BRAVO!   Johnny and June live on!


Roger, Venice Florida: You guys put on a GREAT show. It is meaningful and heartfelt by those that attend. I still have vivid memories of how I felt watching your show. You guys just sort of naturally create magic and obviously, I'm not the only person to feel it. People always remember how they are treated. Your show is respectful to the Cash's, to yourselves, and to the audience.....they well remember the feelings you caused by your renewal of old memories of Johnny and June.....  You guys have something no other group has....

A few other comments: "Jimmie Ray's understated style, close to that of Johnny Cash... gave the fans a great time... packed to the rafters... the chemistry between Jimmie Ray & Cyndi is a show in and of itself... played their hearts out... a great night of entertainment, even education... this show is a sure hit."

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