Great time at the House of Blues.
by Don G on 8/8/23Our whole group had a great time, his voice was very much like Johnny Cash, and his guitar playing was awesome as was his band.
Venue
Palace Theatre-Greensburg
Cash Unchained: The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute In Concert
Johnny Cash may have passed away back in 2003, but the original country outlaw is still with us today in many ways. Of course, the classic Cash tunes that have become country standards are a part of history, and they'll be ingrained in our cultural consciousness forevermore. But there's another way in which Cash's music continues to make itself heard, in a more immediate and physical way, and that's Cash Unchained: The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute. Led by 20-year-old Virginia native James Tamelcoff, the band is dedicated to creating a Johnny Cash experience that's as authentic as it is exciting, presenting a generous dose of Cash's most beloved tunes in a manner that's unerringly respectful of the country legend's unmistakable sound. Incredibly, Tamelcoff was only in his teens when Cash Unchained first started performing. But the precocious singer/guitarist already had a vocal gravitas way beyond his years, giving him the uncanny ability to emulate Cash's distinctive, larger-than-life baritone.
But it's not only Tamelcoff's startling voice that makes Cash Unchained such a spot-on tribute. A guitarist, standup bass player, and drummer carefully re-create the original arrangements of Cash's legendary tunes as played by his Tennessee Three. Whether they're banging out their version of "Ring of Fire," "Folsom Prison Blues," or "A Boy Named Sue," the band manages to craft an almost eerily accurate approximation of the signature boom-chicka-boom of Cash's original band. And of course, there's an appropriately sassy female singer on hand to inhabit the role of June Carter Cash. Whether Cash Unchained is playing The Man in Black's 1950s and '60s hits or delving into Cash's comeback period of the '90s and ‘00s with haunting versions of his tunes like "Delia's Gone" and "Hurt," Tamelcoff and company offer up an unforgettable encounter with the music of an American icon.
Our whole group had a great time, his voice was very much like Johnny Cash, and his guitar playing was awesome as was his band.
Felt like Johnny Cash was back! Awesome show! The 3- man band did a great job. Couldn’t ask for a better night. Look forward to seeing them again.
Great show ...his voice is incredible sounds just like the real Johnny Cash Beyond that, his guitar 🎸 skills were amazing...he brought as kid out of the audience to sing a boy named Sue ....top notch .... Would go to this show again in a heartbeat ... Salisbury Beach Massachusetts
One of the best shows I have ever attended. The group was very talented and interacted with the crowd throughout the show. The lead singer was very good and one of the best musicians I have ever had the privilege of watching. I would give them a “10”!!
this band was absolutely amazing to see perform. they did several songs by other artists affiliated with Cash, and provided in depth context to the songs and where they came from as they played. truly a great experience and more than worth what i spent to go. I will be seeing them again whenever they're back in Cincinnati.
They put on a great show I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is a Johnny Cash fan. I would definitely see you again if I had a chance.
Show started strong, playing classic Cash. The guy playing Cash sounded great, very good guitar player. Quality of show dropped when others were brought out to perform (June, Highwaymen).
This is an awesome and totally amazing tribute to Johnny Cash and his music! The band truly expressed the way he did his music and show!
The group was really great, good ,enjoyed listen to them and maybe there come back one day.I felt save at Mercury Ballroom, there have security. The drinks I think are a little pricey
We really enjoyed the music - excellent guitar and base. I think what was most compelling was the concert became a story that took you on a personal journey through the Man in Black's life - the ups and downs, meeting his friends and how the music evolved over time. A fantastic night out!