From his #1 hit “I Walk the Line” in 1956 to the iconic “Folsom Prison Blues,” many have known and loved ‪Johnny Cash over the years. No love, though, seems as great as the love that singer/songwriter ‪June Carter and ‪Johnny Cash shared during their many long years together. Despite both being married at the time of meeting, and battling years of addiction, the connection between them was undeniable. In the first 13 years of their relationship, Cash attempted to make Carter his wife multiple times, and each time she denied him. Eventually June had to admit to the attraction and is quoted as saying, “I think I’m falling in love with ‪Johnny Cash, and this is the most painful thing I’ve ever gone through in my life,” as reported by Groovy History. She described it as being “in a ring of fire,” which inspired the writing of “Ring of Fire,” a song that appeared on both of the artists’ albums. Finally in 1968, Cash and Carter were engaged and soon married. Through passion and tumult, and even in the wake of their passing, the love that burned between them will always be present in their heartfelt and truthful lyrics written and performed for one another. As one of the most beloved couples in music history, ‪Johnny Cashand ‪June Carter Cash’s love lives on through their iconic duos and many albums recorded with each other.

Like their predecessors ‪Johnny Cash and ‪June Carter, who were well known performers before meeting, Danny Evans (aka Danny Uzilevsky) and Essence (Essence Goldman) of ‘Johnny & June Forever’ were also seasoned artists in their own rights before meeting. Born in the same hospital just two days apart, they had been playing music in the same circles for years, knew all the same people, but never actually met. Danny and Essence finally crossed paths in the fall of 2018 at Danny’s Allegiant Studio while Essence was recording her soon-to-be released new record. They had an immediate recognition of how well their voices and musical directions compliment each other. Reminiscent of ‪Johnny Cash and ‪June Carter Cash and other great male /female duos, this pair is a powerful emerging voice on the Americana landscape. In addition to their original music they have decided to pay homage to their heroes and dig deep into their passion for roots music with a ‪Johnny Cash and ‪June Carter Cash Revue.

Danny Evans, veteran guitarist and singer/songwriter is one of the best kept secrets of the Northern California music scene. Son of Rusty Evans, who reigned supreme as a ‪Johnny Cash Tribute Artist under the name Ring of Fire, Danny played guitar in the family band for 20 years. Danny has been called “a canny stylist and musical chameleon.” He’s shared the stage with legends such as ‪Link Wray, ‪Dick Dale, Taj Mahal, Bill Kirtchen, ‪Leo Nocentelli + many more and was celebrated as a local hero fronting the band Chrome Johnson. Danny’s musical career spans several decades, and his A list talent and charisma on the stage is only rivaled by his studio skills at the mixing board, engineering and producing records.

Award winning singer-songwriter essence has been immersed in art and music since childhood. Her birth name really is ‘essence’ – she was raised by quintessential flower children, her parents being two free spirited bohemian artists from the Haight-Ashbury ‘Summer of Love.’  essence has released 6 CDs (with a 7th on the way!) on both independent and major labels, and toured nationally opening for ‪Jason Mraz, ‪Shawn Colvin, ‪Tom Petty, ‪Sarah McLachlan, ‪Natalie Merchant, ‪Chrissie Hynde, ‪Steve Miller, ‪Pat Benatar, and ‪Linda Perry. Her sound nods to songwriting legends like ‪Tom Petty and ‪Lucinda Williams, ‪Dolly Parton, and ‪Gillian Welch.  Essence has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and BBC and performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. The story of her band Bernie and the Believers is currently being developed into a full length Hollywood feature film.

Antonio Serrano is a virtuoso of his instrument, one of the biggest names on the current Spanish jazz scene and one of the most sought after session musicians in the country. Endowed with an atonishing technical facility and deep theoretical knowledge, Serrano also shows an enormous musical versatility that is faithfully reflected in his long history of collaboration. His harmonica moves with equal ease in musical fields as far apart as jazz, flamenco, pop and classical.

He has shared the stage with artists such as Barbara Hendricks and Placido Domingo, with countless Classical Orchestras in Europe, Wynton Marsalis, Lou Bennet, Toots Thielemans Vicente Amigo, Clarles Benavent and the great Paco de Lucia amongst many others.

Antonio Serrano is known for having introduced the harmonica to flamenco and for 10 years he was part of Paco de Lucia´s band. In 2014, the Berklee Mediterranean Music Institute awarded him the Mediterranean Prize for Music Masters for his revolutionary contribution to this style and recently received a Latin Grammy for his role in the recording of ENTRE 20 AGUAS: A LA MUSICA DE PACO DE LUCIA.

Since 2010, Decades (based in Chico, CA) has been working (and rocking) around the clock to learn material spanning from the 1940’s (Glenn Miller’s Orchestra’s “In The Mood”) to today (Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk”). The band has played over 600 shows all along the West Coast, and are well on their way to booking another 125+ shows for 2017, earning its place as one of California’s most in-demand bands. Throughout a single show, they’ll swap between several instruments (including saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, ocarina to name a few) and belt out four part harmonies, showcasing each members’ musical versatility, while continuing to put on a highly energetic live show.

Decades’ impressive catalog, mixed with its young talents (ages 27-30), has led to numerous achievements and highlights. Some notable performances include playing the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in 2016, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Santa Cruz beach shows, the Hawaiian islands for 3 consecutive years, a 4th of July rooftop show at Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe and opening for both “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” and “The Drifters”. Decades’ debut album, Take Me Back, and their sophomore album, Way Up High, were recorded by Grammy-nominated producer, Sylvia Massy (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Prince, Johnny Cash, Tool) and have independently sold over 2,000 units. After playing for the Oakland Raiders on four separate occasions, Raider Hall-of-Famer Fred Biletnikoff said of the group, “Decades is a Hall-of-Fame Band”.

“Decades is one of the most entertaining bands I have seen in a long time. 5 dedicated musicians taking a lot of pride in learning all the right songs, and they do a great job with all of them. I am proud to have met and to know them. Go see them, you’ll be glad you did!!!!” —— Dean Markley, Founder of Dean Markley Strings

I highly recommend Decades for any event you have lined up. They grab the audience from the very first song and never let loose till its over. ” –— Mark Allen, MSA Entertainment, Cascade Theatre,

“They are the most incredible group of young musicians who brought their heart, soul, and talent and really MADE our wedding the amazing party that it was. I’m at a loss to describe how amazing this band is. just book them! you will be forever grateful!” –— Bella S.