Johnny Cash Tribute Band Inspires a Genuine Lightheartedness That Everyone Needs.

Eric Hofmanis found a niche in the music scene by asking one important question, “Who doesn’t love Johnny Cash?” Hofmanis started A Man Named Cash- A Tribute to the Man in Black that has been growing in popularity since the covid pandemic restrictions have eased. As society has shifted to a post pandemic world. Hofmanis saw a niche in the music world that included nostalgic remembrances of the past. 

Since Hofmanis started paying tribute to Johnny Cash his gigs have gone from being the opening act to being featured acts. Hofmanis will be performing at  “Kickin’ it off Country 2023”  At the Cohoes Music Hall on Friday January 6, 2023.  His skill is touted in the promotional material “Eric Hofmanis has a unique Vocal resemblance to Johnny Cash.” 

Johnny Cash often played with his wife June Carter Cash. To mirror this relationship Hofmanis is joined on stage by his partner, Megan Houde. Megan sings the June Carter Cash parts which are important to both Hofmanis and the show. 

“The June Carter aspect of the show is huge. Our interactions on stage are genuine. When Megan is on stage with me it brightens everything up. It makes it more fun.” Hoffmanis also credits his counterpart with doing an amazing amount of work to help make the show great. 

Hofmanis and Houde started to realize that there was a market for the nostalgia of Johnny Cash when they were at a casual gathering with friends. Someone began playing Johnny Cash on the guitar and the people at the gathering were instantly engaged. “People went nuts,” Hofmanis said with surprise in his voice during a recent phone interview. 

Hofmanis has seen the demand for his music increase. “Demand is high. Demand for entertainment has skyrocketed.” He said. 

Hofmanis also finds that he needs to improvise. “Johnny Cash was  informal as a performer. If there were mistakes or missed verses the music just went on.” Hofmanis said. 

As his tribute to Johnny Cash gains more popularity Hofmanis has become more familiar with his audience. “The audience is filled with people who are very familiar with Johnny Cash, people who enjoy Rockabilly, and often college kids. It’s a cross cultural experience.”

Both Hofmanis and Houde can be found on Stage at “Kickin’ it Off Country 2023”  Friday January 6, 2023 at The Cohoes Music Hall in Cohoes NY. For more information follow Hoffmanis and Houde on their facebook page A Man Named Cash- A tribute to the Man in Black.