The Johnny Cash Experience

I learned this summer that a great thing happens here in Delaware state parks. They hold a free concert series throughout the season and I stumbled upon this at the right time. One of the entertainers that we interviewed on The Behind The Mike Show, David Stone, performed this evening at the event in Bellevue State Park. I finally had a chance to see one of the acts that had come through the show.

David's show is entitled The Johnny Cash Experience and it is best described as his press kit says, "DAVID STONE: The Johnny Cash Experience is a polished, authentic representation of the original "Johnny Cash Show"– for the music, the look, and for who Johnny Cash, June Carter, and The Tennessee Three were as people. Covering Early Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash & June Carter, and the Folsom Prison Concert Era, DAVID STONE: The Johnny Cash Experience features authentic costumes, authentic instruments, and a bit of history in portraying this legendary figure in American Country Music".

So I went to see the concert and if you were to close your eyes, you would think that Johnny and his band had taken to the stage. I said this about listening to David's CD back when he was on the program (Show # 178 by the way). It holds true live as well. This concert was like a symphony to my ears to hear Johnny's music and his legacy performed to such perfection. Tonight was a bigger treat because the performance was the debut of their portrayal of the early years when it was just the three of them; Johnny, Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant. No drums. They gave wonderful bits of history mixed in about Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Trio such as the dollar bill that Johnny weaved through the strings of his guitar to simulate the sound of a snare drum.

So here is the deal. Check out the summer concert series in the Delaware State Parks. You cannot go wrong to see a free performance, pack a picnic dinner and have a great time, I did. And most importantly, Davis Stone will be performing in the area more this summer:

July 13, 2010 - Market Street Memorial Park, Marcus Hook, PA
July 17, 2010 - The Lighthouse, Dewey Beach, Delaware
August 18, 2010 - White Clay Creek State Park, Newark, Delaware

For more information about this wonderful show, check out the website:
The Johnny Cash Experience

All U Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner

Please help a family living on the Pine Ridge reservation with heat this winter.

Weather is extreme on the Reservation. Severe winds are always a factor, winters bring bitter cold with temperatures that can reach -50*F below zero or worse.

Recent reports vary but many point out that the median income on the Pine Ridge Reservation is approximately $2,600 to $3,500 per year. The unemployment rate on Pine Ridge is said to be approximately 83-85% and can be higher during the winter months when travel is difficult or often impossible. About 97% of the population lives below Federal poverty levels.

Come join us on August 7th 2010 at our 1st annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser event.

All you can eat spaghetti, salad, roll, and beverage for only $7.00

All proceeds go towards the heating assistance fund.

Where: Port Penn Fire Hall
26 W.Market St.
Port Penn, DE 19731

When: August 7th 2010 4pm – 8pm

Bring your used, unwanted cell phone to the event and receive $1.00 off your ticket price….max off is $1.00 per ticket per person

Recycling just a million cell phones reduces greenhouse gas emissions equal to taking 1,368 cars off the road for a year.

If you are unable to attend the event and would still like to contribute you can purchase a ticket for someone who would like to attend but can’t afford to. These tickets will be placed to the side and held for an individual that may need it. You can also donate directly to the heating assistance fund from our “how to donate page” on the website.

You can also mail in your donations. Please make checks payable to:

Hearts of the Sacred Spirit
2406 Waters Edge Dr.
Newark, De. 19702