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Johnny Cash! The Man in Black! His career and life has been so inspirational to so many people. The music of Johnny Cash is timeless. In 2006, he was the second highest in music sales internationally, outselling Beatles, Elvis, and others! Johnny’s career and life has been so inspirational to so many people.

With the mention of his name, each of us can call up a memory of this international superstar. Johnny Cash has worn many hats over the years; a talented performer, songwriter, family man, artist, author, Bible scholar, and above all, a patriotic American.

Ric Herrington is 'Cash Back' and brings the legend back to life. Cash Back is an internationally acknowledged tribute to the music and character of Mr Johnny Cash, with that bright and snappy boom chicka boom music. Cash Back performs the Cash classics in character with the subtle power of the Man in Black. Walk the Line with a Boy Named Sue when Cash Back brings the rhythm, rhymes, and stories back to life. Outdoor road show appearances in 2007 brought a surprisingly uplifting atmosphere to audiences with this tribute to Johnny Cash even in dreary weather! Four years after the death of this legendary artist, Ric has noticed more and also younger audiences loving the music of Johnny Cash, with an enthusiastic zeal.

Ric is often stopped on the street, especially if wearing all-black, and told how much he looks like Johnny Cash. The shock comes when he speaks. He speaks and sings with that same mid-western American southern-fried baritone that millions of Cash's fans have come to know and love. "You're going to put Johnny Cash out of work" was a recent comment from a retired gentleman after a local outdoor performance. "You sound more like Johnny Cash than Johnny Cash", was another reaction from a high school student who was helping out during a charity care home appearance.

Ric says, "I try to capture the true heartbeat in the songs. I don't consider myself an impersonator. I have spent time with the stories behind the songs and try to put that forward when performing live. Johnny Cash connected with audiences in an amazing way with that obvious passion for whatever he was singing. It's truly an honour to be able to pay tribute to this historic performer, and his family."

Cash Back is one of a handful of authentic Johnny Cash tribute artists that exist worldwide, and is based in Scotland. His deep powerful baritone voice and skilful playing of the acoustic guitar and harmonica combine for an experience that will not soon be forgotten.

His show is sure to get those boots a scootin' and yehaaa's a hootin' and will bring the house down! It's time to 'Walk the Line'... here is Cash Back as the legendary Johnny Cash!

» Song List

• 25 Minutes To Go
• A Boy Named Sure
• A Thing Called Love
• All Over Again
• Any Old Wind That Blows
• Ballad Of A Teenage Queen
• Big River
• Cocaine Blues
• Cry Cry Cry
• Daddy Sang Bass
• Darlin' Companion
• Don't Take Your Guns To Town
• Drive On
• Father And Son
• Five Feet High And Rising
• Flesh And Blood
• Folsom Prison Blues
• For You
• Forty Shades Of Green
• Get Rhythm
• Ghost Riders In The Sky
• Give My Love To Rose
• Guess Things Happen That Way
• Hey Porter
• Hurt
• I Got Stripes
• I Heard That Lonesome Whistle
• I Hung My Hea
• I Still Miss Someone
• I Walk The Line
• In The Garden
• It Ain't Me Babe
• Jackson
• Keep On The Sunny Side
• Long Legged Guitar Pickin' Man
• Luther Played The Boogie
• Man In Black
• No Good Chain Gang
• Oh Lonesome Me
• One On The Left Is Right
• One Piece At A Time
• Oney
• Orange Blossom Special
• Ragged Old Flag
• Rawhide
• Ring Of Fire
• Rosanna's Gone Wild
• Rose Of My Heart
• San Quentin
• September When It Comes
• Sixteen Tons
• So Doggone Lonesome
• Sunday Morning Coming Down
• Tennessee Flat Top Box
• The Ballad Of Ira Hayes
• The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
• The Ways Of A Woman In Love
• Understand Your Man
• What Is Truth
• ...and Many More!

» Previous Clients

• M & D's
• Motherwell
• Angus Hotel
• Blairgowrie
• Tony Romas
• Braehead
• Old Swan Inn
• Bishopton Inn
• Player Amusements
• Ailsa Craig Care Home
• Garthland House
• Oakbank Hotel
• Regent Hotel
• Red & Slanj, Greenock
• Bellaire Hotel, Wigan
• Princes Quay, Hull
• Queens Hall, Narberth, Wales
• Glenelg Lodge, Glenelg
• The Millhouse Tavern, Paisley
• Twecher Miners Club, Twecher
• King's Arms Hotel, Lockerbie
• Rising Sun, Sheffield
• The Scotch, Summerton
• The Sidings, Manchester
• The Lamb Inn, Crediton, Devon
• Saltcoats BC, Saltcoats
• Argyll BC, Balloch
• Charleston BC, Paisley
• Leisure Fun - World, Greenock
• MacSorley's Music Bar, Glasgow
• The Hayrick, Leyland
• The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate
• So. London Irish Centre, Wimbledon
• Wallacecave, Lanark
• West End Festival, Glasgow
• ...and Many More!

» Testimonials

"Thursday was a great night! We all really enjoyed it. You and Johnny Cash look and sound very much alike. My boyfriend loved Cocaine Blues. I think he was wanting to sing with you ha - ha. I'll be there next time."
- Fiona

"Wow! What a great night! Connor didn't want to leave, I wanna... no demand to sing 'Jackson' with you when you play again!"
- Jackie

"I don't even like Johnny Cash, but I loved every song that you played tonight. Well done!"
- Emma C, Blairgowrie

"We think a lot of this tribute to Johnny Cash. You cannot get any closer to the real thing!"
- Dolly Parton And Kenny Rogers Tributes, Sarah Jayne And Andy Crust, Kent

"We had a great night and it was an honour to meet your good self. You were amazing and I will now be following you to gigs as much as I can!"
- Stevie L, Airdrie

"No entertainer has done what you have tonight. You got both rooms involved. We will have you back again soon."
- Jack B, Cardonald BC, Paisley

"I think you put on a great show. You are very obviously a huge fan."
- Pam K, Gourock

"Had a look and a listen. Are you sure you aren't the real Mr Cash and the other guy is the tribute act?"
- Wally L, Gleniffer Thistle FC

"I have seen Johnny Cash five times. The crowd at the West End Festival reacted to the songs in the same way they did to Johnny. I'll definitely make an effort to catch you at one of your next gigs. You do the man and his legacy proud."
- Neil J, Glasgow

"No other performer has taken the time to say hello and shake hands with each resident. We enjoyed your show."
- Janet F, Littleinch Care Home, Erskine

"We met you when you were doing your Johnny Cash show. We were wondering if you were available to do your act at John's 40th birthday party?"
- Jackie U, Bellshill

"Out of all the tribute acts we've had perform here, CASH BACK nights are the busiest for the restaurant and staff. We receive more positive comments after the show from customers and staff have mentioned CASH BACK audiences leave bigger tips!"
- Gordon, Restaurant Mgr, Renfrew

We would like to forward our sincere thanks to 'Cash Back' for helping make the evening a memorable one. Ric is a professional through and through and his set went down well with everyone, from my 7 year old nephew to my 72 year old mum!
Please pass on our sincere thanks and I am sure he will be the topic of conversation for a long time.
Jackie Doyle, Private Function

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