NEW BERLIN– The New Berlin Art Forum proudly presents The Spirit of Johnny Cash, “A Tribute to The Man in Black” featuring: Harold Ford, Laura Lucy, & The Band on

This event will be held on Saturday Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium, located at 4238 State Highway 8, New Berlin, NY 13411.

Tickets for the general public will cost $15 and will be available at the door.

“It is with great reverence for Johnny Cash, that I am inspired to continue his music and keep his torch burning with this tribute. The human struggles, challenges, and humorous adventures which Johnny Cash sang about are as prevalent today as they were throughout his career, which spanned over three generations of devoted listeners. The members of my Band and I strive to remain true to the humanity that was such an important part of Johnny Cash’s music,” said Harold Ford.

Tribute artist Harold Ford and Band along with Laura Lucy present a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond. The mission of Harold Ford is to carry on the spirit, message, and music of Johnny Cash.

This exceptional performance, possessing a stage presence, and charisma akin to Johnny Cash, along with the deep Cash bass-baritone voice, and Cash looks, Harold’s tribute to Johnny Cash is said to be nothing short of eerie and ghostly.

Harold’s Band, a team of highly trained professional musicians, recreate the authentic sound of The Tennessee Three and Johnny’s later years. While Laura Lucy embodies the spirit of June Carter Cash with her captivating presence and light hearted nature. The endearing harmonies of Johnny and June are recreated and come alive. With a deep, bass-baritone voice and mournful eyes, Harold Ford could be the doppelganger of “The Man in Black.” Harold Ford’s voice and physical resemblance to Johnny Cash are unmistakable, making him a natural as a Johnny Cash tribute artist.

Harold Ford grew up in the foothills country between the Berkshire and Green Mountains bordering New York State. Raised on the old American pioneer songs, at the age of four, Harold began singing duets and harmonies with Sister Dorothy, Father accompanied them on the banjo, and Mother followed along with the piano. Music and a pioneering love of America became an integral part of his existence.

As an adult, Harold spent many years driving the cross country roads and corridors of America, often with family in tow. Weaving his way north, south, east, west and settling in towns and villages along the way, Harold explored the back roads, country woods, and the people of this great land. As a true American figure and artist himself, Harold Ford’s many experiences make him a storyteller in his own right and lend a deep identification to Johnny Cash’s music.

But the Greenwich resident isn’t a Johnny Cash impersonator. For Ford, singing like Cash just comes naturally. “I don’t have to try,” said Ford.