Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, Jimmie Ray and Ring of Fire, a Johnny Cash tribute band, will perform four shows nightly starting at 9 p.m. Advertisement

As of late, Pahrump has experienced several tribute bands performing songs of the stars. Hotel California rocked out the Eagles, Harmick cloned Tom Jones, Rob Garrett played Neil Diamond and now, "Johnny and June Carter Cash" are coming to town via Jimmie Ray and Cyndi Cantrell.

Jimmie Ray and Ring of Fire will perform beginning at 9 p.m., Jan. 12 and 13 at the Stagestop Lounge and Casino, 100 W. Stagecoach Road.

Jimmie Ray and Cyndi Cantrell have been entertaining for the last 14 years and when American roots legend, Johnny Cash, passed away four years ago this past September, Cantrell's deep voice and admiration of Cash led him to form the Ring of Fire Band. He said, "I've always been told I sound like Johnny Cash, I figured I might as well be him."

Since the death of Johnny Cash, millions have been added to his fan base. There have been record sales of CDs and videos and a revival to the movie "Walk the Line," a story of the legend's life.

Cyndi Cantrell is a musical talent in her own right to mime the voice and style of June Carter Cash among others.

Cantrell hand picked the five members of the band to assemble "some of the finest musicians and entertainers from around the country.

Two of the band members are locals. Greg Smith plays lead guitar and sings vocal harmonies, and Donnie Castleman plays bass. Both are from Pahrump. For this gig, the band will be joined by local musician Bob White on drums as well.

Cantrell said the band is looking for a permanent home. He said, "While we're trying to put down roots, we've been doing a little traveling and playing here and there. We've played the Nugget a couple of times."

The show this weekend is more like four shows rolled into one. Beginning at 9 p.m., the band will start the first set with Johnny Cash's biggest hits. The second set is what Cantrell calls the "Sun set," meaning the songs will be from Cash and all of his cronies at Sun Records. Those days included Carl Perkins and Elvis among others. Cyndi Cantrell will perform as June Carter Cash and sing tunes made famous by Patsy Cline.

The third set will be dedicated to Cash's favorites and the final set will be an encore.

"This is a musical journey performed from the heart," Cantrell said. "It starts in the Arkansas cotton fields and goes up to the last song he wrote and recorded."

That song was "Like the 309."

For more information, call the Stagestop at 751-5300 or logon to www.johnnycashvegastribute.com.

New worship times

Saved by Grace Lutheran Church will start new worship times, Sunday, Jan. 13.

The traditional worship service will be at 9 a.m.; Christian education for all ages and coffee time, 10 a.m.; and contemporary worship service, 11 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to any or all services.

Call 751-2835 for more information.

Looking for volunteers

The Pahrump Community Library is looking for mature individuals who are interested in joining the Volunteer Auxiliary Security Guard at the library.

For more information, apply in person at the library, 701 East Street.

Poetry jam canceled

Due to conflicting holiday events, the ongoing poetry and coffee meeting at Lois Layne's Deli has been canceled for January.

The next meeting is scheduled 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 9 at the deli, just off Hwy. 160 at Basin Road, across from Petrack Park.

Readings from the great poets alternate with open mike.

Call 537-2111 or 537-2399 for more information.

Job seekers 55 and older

A.A.R.P. Foundation Worksearch has part-time, temporary positions for persons getting back into the job market. Income restrictions apply.

Register at JobConnect, 2101 E. Calvada Blvd., and ask for the A.A.R.P. enrollment coordinator.

Positions are limited.

Democratic Central Committee

The Nye County Democratic Central Committee will hold the monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Jan. 14 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

We will discuss the upcoming Caucus of Jan. 19.

Call 751-9966 for more information.

Laureate Omicron meeting

The Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1 p.m., Jan. 14 in the home of Rae Moreno who will also present a program from her recent trip to Greece.

Please call Betty at 751-9689 for more information.

ARES Ham Radio class

The Amateur Radio Emergency Services is offering an introduction to Ham Radio via a ham cram class being offered starting at 8 a.m., Jan. 19, 1510 Siri Lane.

The class is for technician license only. A photo ID or two non-photo forms of identification and $14 is required to take the test which begins at 1 p.m.

Bring a lunch as a lunch break will occur around noon.

Call Jerry at 727-9524 or Steve at 513-8632 for study materials and more information.