Band: Folsom Five (Johnny Cash Tribute Band)
by danceclu | November 6, 2009 | In Bands, Rockabilly | 25 Comments
Band: Folsom Five (Johnny Cash Tribute Band)
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/folsomfive
Biography
The enduring music of Johnny Cash appeals to all generations. From the rockabilly boogie of Sun studios, through the classic country hits of the 70’s, to the multi-award winning American Recordings, The Folsom Five capture the spirit and sound of the legendary Johnny Cash. This Dublin Five Piece remains true to the original spirit, look, keys, arrangements, and live performance famously recorded in Johnny’s celebrated series of prison concerts!
Whether performing one of Johnny Cash‘s signature outlaw songs or a ballad of the old west, The Folsom Five play with an energy an enthusiasm that is guaranteed to entertain and take you back to the sounds of those magical 1950′s shows that became the birth of Rock’n’Roll. Using slap double bass, retro guitars and replica valve amps they magically recapture the original Cash band atmosphere.
Liam (Lead vocals, acoustic guitar)
Liam has been professionally playing and singing Johnny Cash tunes for the past three years. He has been playing in bands, gigging up and down the country and abroad for many years. On hearing his friends band Aces Wild where putting a Cash tribute band together he instantly volunteered to be the front man.
Fozy (Backing Vocals acoustic guitar)
Foz got into Johnny Cash when he was listening to rockabilly and rock’n’roll, through the music of pioneers such as Carl Perkins Elvis etc., eventually forming his own rockabilly band Aces Wild with bass player Maurice. Deciding on a side project the band came up with a Johnny Cash tribute band The Folsom Five!
Mo (Upright Double bass)
Mo has been playing upright bass since the early 80’s with Red Hot Rockers and Sun 56 and now plays with the rockabilly band Aces Wild with singer Foz. Feeling the Johnny Cash buzz with the film release Walk the Line he jumped at the chance of rockin it up with a Johnny cash tribute band.
Johnny (Lead guitar)
Johnny has been playing the guitar since his early teens. He learned his chops playing along with old 45’s of Johnny Cash and Buddy Holly. Also a member of rockabilly band Aces Wild, he was the natural choice to fill Luther Perkin’s boots in this Johnny Cash tribute band.
Mocker – Drums
Whilst listening to rock’n’roll in his teens Mocker got a taste for Johnny Cash. Picking up the sticks in the 80’s during the rockabilly revival. Mocker’s been playing in bands consistently for the last 20 years. Joining Aces Wild he then joined The Folsom Five with Fozy, Johnny, Liam, and Maurice.
Gigs
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the band before attending a gig.
Sat 28th Nov – Master Deerys, 27-28 Market Street, Monaghan
Fri 11th Dec – The Button Factory ( http://ww2.buttonfactory.ie )
Set List
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABOVE LISTED SONG SONGS MAY NOT BE PERFORMED.THEY CAN BE ADDED TO AND SUBTRACTED FROM AT THE BANDS DISCRESION
Folsom Prison Blues
Get Rhythm
Ring of Fire
Understand Your Man
Stripes
San Quentin
Hey Porter
Five Feet High and Rising
25 Minutes To Go
I Still Miss Someone
Rusty Cage
Big river
Tennessee Flat Top Box
When the man Comes Around
One
I Walk The Line
Man In Black
Cry Cry Cry
A Boy Named Sue
Personal Jesus
Sam Hall
Cocaine Blues
Ghost Riders In the Sky
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