“The Highwaymen Live" at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center -- April 18.
Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa IA
With the show chockful of upbeat, honky-tonk hits including "Ring of Fire," "Dukes of Hazard," and "On the Road Again," the tribute talents of The Highway Men Live land at Maquoketa's Ohnward Fine Arts Center on April 18, the ensemble having performed country-music to millions of fans around the country, and emerging as perhaps the greatest country-music super-group in America.
On Saturday night, the Maquoketa venue will come alive with the spirits of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash as Michael Moore, August Manley, and Mark Gagnon take the stage to deliver an unforgettable tribute performance. Moore was born and raised in McKinney, Texas. His passion for Willie's music came at an early age. "I can remember hearing his music coming out of my grandmother's old AM radio," and even then Michael knew that there was something unique about Willie Nelson. Nelson's voice and unusual style of phrasing are hard to match. Through many years of study and about a million "Whiskey Rivers" later, Moore's ability to capture" the country music legend's voice and style are considered by many to be the best in the world. Michael is also an accomplished guitar player and performs all of the guitar parts played by Nelson in his shows. When asked what kind of music he likes, Moore said, "Everything from The Carpenters to Metallica." Michael has performed his Willie tribute show throughout the USA as a solo artist and also with several top tribute shows including Cavalcade Of Stars, Mirror Image, Memories Theatre and Superstars Live in Concert, a BC Entertainment, Inc. production.
Tacoma, Washington native, August Manley spent his childhood in the rural outreaches near his grandfather's farm in the Pacific Northwest. Being raised on country music in the mid-'70s laid the perfect foundation for what would later become the Nation's premier Waylon Jennings tribute. Since 2005, August Manley has been bringing the finest moments of country music back to Waylon's vast number of fans, as well as providing thousands of newcomers to Waylon's music the opportunity to see, feel and take in this special brand of country music in its purest form, live. Currently based out of Phoenix, Arizona, August Manley continues to strive for his ultimate goal: keeping Waylon's music in front of live audiences around the world.
Originally from Southington, Connecticut, Mark Gagnon is a U.S Army Veteran, Airborne Ranger and Special Forces (Green Beret) who now lives at White Lake, North Carolina. Mark is also a Johnny Cash Fan first and a Johnny Cash Tribute Artist second. From the moment Mark takes the stage, and says the iconic line “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” Mark recreates the memory of Johnny Cash as authentically as possible with his voice, style, and mannerisms. Mark has performed his tribute throughout the country and in residency at a major theater in Tennessee and Indiana. Mark, also like Cash, is known for his rebellious side, his deep bass/baritone voice will take you back as he pays tribute to the country and rockabilly times of the Man In Black.
The touring concert event The Highwaymen Live comes to Maquoketa on April 18, admission to the 7 p.m. concert event is $40-45, and more information and tickets are available by calling (563)652-9815 and visiting OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
