Many of my fondest memories in life are connected to attending concerts. A couple of the shows that have had the most significant impact are those I just accidentally stumbled upon. One such defining moment was when I saw Johnny Cash perform live on August 30th, 1994 at the CNE Bandstand. I was at the Canadian National Exhibition with a couple of […]
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In 1955, Johnny Cash released the single “Folsom Prison Blues,” a tune that resonated with inmates, many of whom wrote him letters requesting that he perform at their prison. The first time that Cash performed at a prison was at Huntsville State Prison in Texas in 1957. Afterward, he continued to perform several prison concerts. Cash long intended to record one of […]
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Between COVID-19 and the current political climate there is a lot to be frustrated and anxious about. We all need outlets to cope. If you are a musician, it is only natural that your outlet will involve creating music. Singer and rapper Jesse Jett is an example of someone prolific during the pandemic. Back at the end of May, he […]
Learn more →On January 13th, 1968, Johnny Cash played a concert at Folsom Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary in California. This performance was recorded and released as the album At Folsom Prison in May 1968. The album was considered a true landmark and was also responsible for resurrecting Johnny Cash’s career. After that historical performance, Cash continued to perform a number of prison […]
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