A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears, Book Release Extravaganza, 11/5 with special guest Sean Hayes just announced
posted: November 2, 2009, 2:45 pm
In his remarkable new work, writer and filmmaker Antonino D'Ambrosio tells the astonishing and dramatic story behind Johnny Cash's virtually unknown folk protest record Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian. Recorded four years before his live performance at Folsom Prison and six years before he recorded Man in Black, Cash, by recording Bitter Tears, placed himself in the middle of the fervent social upheavals. This inimitable account includes 34 never before seen photos from photographers Jim Marshall and Diana Davies. The original book cover artwork is by artist Shepard Fairey.
On Thursday November 5th at the Make Out Room in San Francisco, D’Ambrosio and several outstanding Bay Area musicians will come together to bring this story of Cash’s most controversial album to life through readings and songs.
Noise Pop will be giving away one pair of tickets to the show. Email us at contest@noisepop.com with your full name and phone number, Subject: Bitter Tears by 1pm on Wednesday, November 4th for your chance to win.
Noise Pop and La Lutta NMC Present
A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears
Book Release Extravaganza
Revealing the untold story of Cash's most controversial album in word and song.
Thursday November 5th
The Make-Out Room/ 7pm
Hosted with readings from the book by author Antonino D'Ambrosio
Anecdotes from legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall
and performances by:
Tiny Television
Yard Sale
Billy and Dolly (of the Monolith)
and
Sean Hayes
After-Party with DJ Foodcourt and his Pals
Books will be onsale at the show.
Get tickets in advance, $8
Special thanks to Rebel Reading Series
Visit aheartbeatandaguitar.com for more info.
