This weekend, music lovers across the nation will be celebrating the birthday of the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. Where can you go in Western Colorado to hear some live Johnny Cash music and kick your heels up with other fans?

Seriously, this is almost a national obsession. People all over the country go to great lengths to celebrate the Man in Black on his birthday. Well, his birthday is this Sunday, February 26. Since nobody is really keen on getting wacky on a Sunday night, what do you say we celebrate on Friday and Saturday?

A few years back, the Desert Flyer Band out of Grand Junction hosted a Johnny Cash birthday party on Main Street. The festivities included a black birthday cake courtesy of Homestyle Bakery.

Here's a list of Western Colorado bands who are big on Johnny Cash, and who will most definitely be breaking out some of his best songs this weekend. In no particular order....

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    Goodman Band

    Thunderstruck Valley - Friday 9 p.m. to close

    Nobody loves Johnny Cash more than Gerry Goodman. If you want a friend for life, ask Gerry to play some Cash. He'll love you forever.

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    Desert Flyer Band

    Palisade Livery Saloon - Saturday 9 p.m. to close

    The Desert Flyer Band LOVES Johnny Cash. They'll break out a Cash tune or two Saturday night for their first visit back to the Livery in a long time. Greg will do his best to get down into the Johnny Cash signature vocal range.

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    Caleb Dean Band

    Warehouse 2565 - Friday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

    The Caleb Dean Band, a traditional/neo-traditional and Western Swing band will make their way to Warehouse 2565 on Friday. We can't say for certain they will be playing any Cash tunes, but if anybody can, they can.

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    Clark Jensen and Friends

    Warehouse 2565 - Saturday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

    Clark has been singing Johnny Cash tunes since the beginning of time. He's coming to a great room, and an awesome stage, at Warehouse 2565. Hit him up for some Cash.

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