“Under The Stars” presented by VVAD
6:30 pm
May
19
Performance Details
Tuesday, August 19, 2024
Shawn Barker [The Man In Black] was born and raised in the metro St. Louis area where like most entertainers, Shawn’s first experience with music was attending church with his family. From singing in church, playing drums in the school marching band or singing in cover bands and coffee houses, music and entertainment has always been in Shawn’s blood.
In 2004, Shawn auditioned for the part of Elvis Presley in the broadway production of, “Million Dollar Quartet”. The director Floyd Mutrux, (“Dick Tracy” & “American Hot Wax”) recognized Shawn’s unique talent and requested Shawn to submit an audition for the part of Johnny Cash. Shawn agreed and was instantly cast in the part with Mutrux saying, “We have 100 people who can play Elvis, but we only have one that can play, Johnny Cash.”
Since then, Shawn has performed his unmatchable tribute to Johnny Cash all over the world touring in Australia, Europe, Canada and across the United States.
Learn more at www.themaninblack.com
Ticketing
This is a non-ticketed event. Entry is FREE to all. Gates open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:30pm.
Bulleit Hot Summer Nights is brought to you by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation.
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Hot Summer Nights is an annual free summer concert series hosted throughout the summer at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Gates open at 5:30, concert begins at 6:30. Bring a picnic for the lawn or enjoy our top-of-the-line concessions at the iconic open-air Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.