For The Love of Cash (Gary West)

$15.00
Date & Time

Fri, Nov 22
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

Location

Appalachian Auditorium at St. James

3220 Saint James Road

Greeneville, TN 37743

Description

He’s back! Gary West is the most popular artist we have ever had and we have had MANY requests to get him back. The only time he could do it is FRIDAY, Nov. 22nd, instead of our usual Saturday. Let’s have another sell-out for him!

Gary West is an American singer/songwriter who produces his own original music. He grew up around the Grand Ole Opry as the drummer for such legendary country music icons as Del Reeves, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jett Williams, and the Drifting Cowboys.

Gary West’s “For the Love of Cash” show pays homage to Johnny Cash and the legends of country music with a show that is like no other. Gary West is NOT a Johnny Cash impersonator; he is an ENTERTAINER…as well as a producer, songwriter, recording artist and Legend race car driver.

His Nashville journey began in 1988 when he toured with Tommy Cash and backed him up for a 30-day tour through most of Texas. Later that year, Gary played on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time with his hero and Grand Ole Opry star, Del Reeves. Gary continued on to work with many great Opry legends over the years, including 12 years with the great Little Jimmy Dickens. He additionally toured with Jett Williams and The Drifting Cowboys (Hank Sr.’s original band with Don Helms and Jerry Rivers), The Legendary Drifters, Melba Montgomery, and backed up many more like Johnny Paycheck, Charlie Pride, LuLu Roman, Porter Wagoner, Hank Thompson, and many more.

A lifetime of great musical experiences brings stories, showmanship, music, and memories; a true gift handed down from the amazing pioneers of country music to the ones who were there to receive it. There is a sense of passion and duty to carry on the music that is so revered, yet seemingly becoming extinct. Gary strives to keep tradition alive with a growing and loyal fan base that ranges from longtime classic country fans to a whole new generation who are excited to discover this enduring music for the first time.

What separates this show from the rest is that Gary is NOT a Johnny Cash impersonator. Though the sounds can sometimes be haunting familiar when Gary decides he wants to sound like Cash, Willie, and a dozen more voices. He will captivate and entertain an audience just as his predecessors did by combining great vocals, the reimagining of classics, as well as original songs that seem like standards after the first time you hear them.

A Southern dinner for only $12 will be served, starting at 5 pm in the big room under the auditorium.