He has a resemblance to Johnny and a voice to match, giving justice to the depth of vocals of the great Johnny Cash.
Dail Platz brings to life the legend of "Johnny Cash" in this truly unique stage show. He is currently one of the busiest and most popular shows touring Australia. After six years of touring the Johnny cash show is a popular as ever.
He will take to the stage on March 23 from 7pm at the York Town Hall as part of a fundraising show brought to you by Comfort Quilts Against Cancer.
Dail resembles Johnny and has the voice to match, giving justice to the depth of Vocals of the great Johnny Cash. Canadian born Platz is an international artist with a unique background. He performed in the true honky tonks and bars of North America for many years before making the move to Australia.
Dail has meticulously researched Johnny Cash and has come up with a unique format. Playing all of Johnny’s big hits with a level of musicianship that is rare. He is a true performer and is at home on any stage. His experience, talent and professionalism always leaves an audience hooting and yelling for more .
As a multi-instrumentalist, Dail is at home on Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin and Banjo to name a few. What is unique to this Show is the faithful re-production of Cash's great songs and the Authentic Johnny Cash sound. he mix
Johnny Cash began his recording career in 1955. He recorded nearly 1500 songs over an amazing 470 albums. A quick review of his career shows he was not merely a successful country artist, but that he is also one of the most successful artists in popular music having put 48 singles on the billboard Hot 100 pop charts which is one more than the Rolling Stones. He placed 26 albums on the pop charts between 1955 and 1972, the same number as the Beatles during that span. He is one of the few people in history to sell more than 50 million records.
Dail also adds a few other characters to the mix.
Johnny Horton: The Johnny Horton segment is sure to get everyone all revved up. Dail’s banjo skills always gets them clapping and singing along to hits like "North To Alaska", "Whispering Pines", "Battle Of New Orleans" & "Dueling Banjos"
Charlie Daniels: Dail is recognized as one of Australia's top fiddle players and for his rendition of 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'.
Willie Nelson: A highlight of every Show is Dail's impersonation, both vocally and instrumentally, of the legendary Willie Nelson. Many comments from audiences have been that it is the best Willie Nelson impersonation they have ever heard.
For more information contact Comfort Quilts Against Cancer founder Bronwyn Dunn via Comfortquilts@bigpond.com or 0422 671 300.
