A TRIBUTE TO LOVE, CASH & CARTER

Get Rhythm is a Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute show that will leave you smiling, singing, and loving every second. 

WORDS ROSIE WILD

THIS SHOW BEGAN with a date night between Melbourne-based singers and actors, Mark and Joanne Caligiuri. 

“I grew up loving Cash’s music and the Carter family. When Mark and I started dating, the movie Walk The Line had come out. To my surprise, Mark wasn't too familiar with Cash’s music, so I said he should come and watch it with me. He instantly fell in love with the music and started listening to Cash’s songs,” says Joanne. 

During the Melbourne lockdowns of 2020, the couple’s shared curiosity about the music of Cash and Carter became the creativity that fuelled this show. Together, they created Get Rhythm. They had a desire to respectfully capture the spirit of Cash and Carter, convey their connection and energy, and communicate some of their stories. 

“I love how honest and courageous some of Cash’s songs were. The stories in the music mean you can listen to it and never get tired of it,” says Mark.

The meanings behind the music motivated them to create a show that’s true to both the songs and the stories behind them, full of Cash’s grit, Carter’s determination, and the love between them. 

“They had their ups and downs, but their love kept them together. When you watch them perform live together, there's no doubt they were truly in love,” says Mark. 

Dedicated to being a tribute to the look and sound of Cash and Carter, accompanied by some of Mparntwe’s most talented local musicians and filled with some of the duo’s most meaningful songs, the night is set to be a delight. 

“When you look out in the crowd and see people singing along, tapping their toes and laughing and smiling, it really is such a good feeling,” says Mark.

Get Rhythm | The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show 
WHEN SAT 1 NOV | 7.30PM 
AT ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE 
COST $65-$73 
INFO araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au 

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