The COLD HARD CASH show is an innovative and unique tribute to the life and music of Johnny Cash.

Frontman Merle Peterson moves and sings like Cash, with power and composure, with an intensity and focus- more calculated than contrived. He’s a conjurer of sorts, evoking the essence of Johnny Cash in song and spoken word. Merle is joined by a stellar band- Jeff Carroll (Bass / Trumpet) and Felipe Torres (Drums)- whose unparalleled comprehension of Cash music goes far beyond just the notes- into subtlety, nuance, and proper tone. The COLD HARD CASH Show captures the look, feel, and sound of ‘Folsom Prison’ era Cash.