Coon Rapids to Host Church of Cash Tribute Concert Today, April 9

COON RAPIDS, MN

The City of Coon Rapids will host the Johnny Cash tribute band Church of Cash on Thursday, April 9, at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as part of its Winter Concert Series.

The performance is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 11155 Robinson Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. The event is organized through the city’s Recreation Division as part of its ongoing community programming.

Event Details

Admission is priced at $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets include dessert and a beverage and can be purchased in advance at the front desk of City Hall or at the door on the evening of the performance, according to the City of Coon Rapids.

About the Band

Church of Cash, founded in 2010 by frontman Jay Ernest, is a Minnesota-based tribute band dedicated to the music of Johnny Cash. The group performs songs spanning Cash’s career, including early recordings from Sun Records through his later American Recordings era.

The band has received regional recognition, including being named “Best Tribute Band” by the Midwest Country Music Organization in 2019 and 2021. Ernest was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

Performance Overview

Church of Cash’s performances typically feature a range of well-known songs associated with Johnny Cash, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” and “Ring of Fire,” along with selections such as “Jackson,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and “Man in Black.” The group also incorporates songs Cash recorded or popularized, including “I Won’t Back Down” and “Cocaine Blues.”

Community Programming

The concert is part of Coon Rapids’ Winter Concert Series, a city-led initiative designed to provide accessible entertainment and community gathering opportunities. Events in the series are held at the Civic Center and supported through local partnerships coordinated by the city’s Recreation Division.

City officials encourage residents to purchase tickets in advance or arrive early, as seating is limited.

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