Cash Bash Is a Total Smash!

To say the 3rd annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash held February 27th at the Continental Club in Austin was a success would be an understatement of epic proportions. It was a total blowout from the word go and it goes to prove that if there's one person in Austin who knows how to throw a party, that would be Martin "Rowdy" Tijmes of 91.7 Koop Radio. I knew from the moment I parked and walked up to the Continental and saw that line stretched from the front door of the club all the way around the block that this was going to be something special. Hundreds of people, all dressed in black, waiting to get in to join the hundreds that were already inside to help celebrate the birthday of one of the true music giants of the 20th century, Johnny Cash. With over 13 bands scheduled and numerous special guests, this was a night to remember for quite a long time.

And I've got to say the Continental Club can really take a beating because not only was it packed with wall to wall people, there was a mammoth amount of sound coming off the stage as well filling the place with an amazing energy from the front to the back of the club where there was a silent auction featuring numerous items up for bid.

With a Barnum Bailey atmosphere, Rowdy Tijmes kept the machine moving at a quick pace with barely a moment to breathe while never missing a beat and making sure all the bands and equipment got on and off the stage.

Raising tons of money, putting on a great show and throwing a party that I'm sure would have brought a smile to the face of the Man himself, it was definitely one of the best shows of the year and I'm already looking forward to next year.

Thanks Rowdy.