The high-octane thrill of the 1950s and 60s are set to be the focus of an upcoming Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute act in Gisborne.
Point Cook residents Mark and Joanne Caligiuri will be holding the tribute act at the Gisborne Golf Course On August 21, with Mark’s son, Lucas, and cousin, Adam, as part of the band.
The couple said people can expect to see a celebration of the duo’s earlier work, which the couple said was more animated than their later performances.
“Our show does focus a lot more on their early years – 50s and 60s,” Mark said.
Audiences can also expect a high amount of engagement, which the couple said they were excited to participate in, especially after Victoria’s series of coronavirus lockdowns.
“Our concentration is always about the audience – we’ve missed the interaction,” Joanne said.
“To us it’s a therapeutic thing. It sort of brings people’s morale up.”
Joanne, who will take up the role of Carter, said the couple were drawn to the high energy performances of Cash and Carter.
The relationship between Cash and Carter was also a highlight for the couple.
“The love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter – that’s what we’d like to emulate,” Mark said.
Joanne added, “The music is great, and then as an act, they’re very engaging and very sweet, and the relationship and support they have for each other – we love that.”
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