If Friday night was any indication for the audience at Illinois Central College, it was literally a flashback in time of getting a chance to experience one of America’s most beloved musician.
Flashback Friday was a sure phrase to put it on Mar. 20th, ICC presented its Guest Artist Series “The Johnny Cash Experience” A Tribute Act at the Performing Arts Center with a sold out crowd. Performed by Philip Bauer, who dressed, performed and even sang like the real Man in Black, Johnny Cash.
Thought out the show, Bauer performed some of the classic songs from “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Kate,” “I Walk the Line,” and yes even “The Man in Black.” But it was when he performed “A Boy Name Sue” that had everyone excited, as he not only performed it but had the audience yell out the verse as well.
Before each performance Bauer would tell a short story and fact of each song. At one point as he performed "A Thing Called Love" he walked off stage, sang and shook audiences hands.
There was no one that didn't know each song that was performed. Audience members would either sing it softy or tap to the beat of the song.
At the end, he performed “Ragged Old Flag” for the veterans that were in the audience. With that last song, the audience stood and gave a standing ovation that lasted more than a couple of minutes.
For that one night, folks got to visit or revisit a moment, a concert of a man that's still and forever will be one of America's most beloved musician.
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