The Music of Johnny Cash and Other Outlaws at the Summerland Community Centre

Event Dates:
  • Fri • March 21, 2025 • 7:00 PM
  • Event Cost: $20.00 | SCCA members: $15.00
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The Summerland Community Centre is excited to continue showcasing unique musical talents in our Valley through our monthly fundraising concerts. Coming up on Friday, March 21, at 7PM with inspiration from the music of the legendary Johnny Cash will be A Man Named Sue, who will perform “The Songs of Johnny Cash and Other Outlaws.”

A Man Named Sue graduated from Summerland Senior Secondary, quipping that he tended to be “a bit of a career high school student.”  He began his musical journey in the early 90’s, playing professionally with Top 40 bands, a couple punk rock bands and a Kiss tribute, to name few, but fell into being a Johnny Cash fan in his 20’s. 

He first performed as A Man Named Sue at the Rutland May Day celebration in 2009.  Since then, he has been very active performing his favourite collection of songs.  Sue has played all over the Pacific Northwest, Alberta, and even Puerto Vallarta at various festivals and in night clubs, at times sharing the stage with other diverse and unique acts.

What draws the audiences to A Man Named Sue is the timeless and widespread appeal of the songs of Johnny Cash.  Cash was one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal and versatility earned him the rare honour of being inducted into three separate Halls of Fame: for Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music!

From Dive Bars to community celebrations, and from retirement homes to private parties, A Man Named Sue plays perennial Cash favourites, and maybe a couple that may be new to your ears as well.  Sue is a one-man-band with a full sound. His act is about 70% Cash and rounded out with Willie, Waylon, Merle – and little rock and roll at the end, all delivered with high energy, a splash of cheeky humor, steel string guitar and a booming voice. Expect to hear some “hard, dirty, Outlaw Country music” with belly laughs and never a dull moment!

Get your tickets at Artisans of the Okanagan for $20 Cash (!) or $15 for SCCA members starting one month prior to the show.  Or reserve tickets any time by e-transfer to summerlandcommunitycentre@gmail.com. Rush seating will be available at cafe-style tables of eight. There will be a cash bar for wine and beer and a 50/50 draw.