Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Genre: Americana / Country / Western Swing
MARK STUART- Singer/Songwriter, and founder of the critically acclaimed band Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash- Has shared the stage with such notables as Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Willie Nelson, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, George Jones, Del Mcoury and Steve Earle. He’s built an international reputation as a skilled recording artist and tireless live performer. He was personally given permission to use the band’s name by Johnny Cash himself- then invited by the Cash family to record songs for his first cd at Cash’s home in Hendersonville,Tennessee. Those recordings at the historic “Cash Cabin” were engineeered and produced by Johnny and June’s son John Carter Cash. A strong believer in bringing the music to the people- his constant touring and hard work have built Stuart a loyal grass roots following both in the States and abroad. Talented enough to share his songs in front of thousands with Willie Nelson and friends at the 4th of July Picnic in Luckenbach,TX- and lucky enough to record duets with fans of his music such as Billy Bob Thornton in the Hollywood hills. His songs have been included on several European compilations focusing on the groundbreaking artists in American Music, including the well respected “Way Beyond Nashville” and “Beginners Guide to Americana”. Stuart is a passionate advocate of keeping the sounds and traditions of American Roots Music alive, while doing his best to stretch their boundaries. His music has recently found more exposure on the HBO hit television series True Blood and Joan of Arcadia, and his four albums have all spent time at the top of the worldwide Americana Charts. From the Honky-Tonks of Texas, to National tours in Amphitheaters with major headliners such as Tim Mcgraw and Kenny Chesney, Stuart has logged the miles and lived the life of a true songwriter and American Troubadour. He’s been a creative force on the Alt. Country/Americana Music scene for the last 15 years.