“Some people are impressionists. These guys leave an impression”.  Says Bill Miller, owner of Johnny Cash.com about Cash’d Out, a San Diego based band that channels Johnny Cash in about as close a manner to the real thing as it gets.  

After thirteen years, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles on the road and winning over as many fans, fans who still continually tell the group how grateful they are that Cash’d Out so righteously carries the torch of the Johnny Cash Show.

Besides music critics anointing Cash’d Out as "the next best thing to Johnny Cash”, their highlights have been many:

W.S. Holland, Johnny Cash’s longtime drummer, has sat in with Cash’d Out;  front man, Douglas Benson, has played Johnny’s cherry sunburst Guild guitar (courtesy of Mr. Miller);  “Cindy Cash came to a show and was moved to give me a glass locket that was her father’s,” explains Benson;  Longtime Johnny Cash manager Lou Robin has also been to several Cash’d Out shows and claimed that if he closed his eyes it was as if “going back in time.”;  And most recently, an unforgettable evening performing the music of Johnny Cash with the San Diego Symphony as a special event for their Summer Pops Series.

The band’s live shows respectfully reference the late, great Man in Black's Sun Records and early Columbia era sound, combined with the energy of the classic multi-platinum live recordings from Folsom Prison and San Quentin. The group's genuine love (and authentic recreation) of Johnny Cash’s music and its universal appeal fans of all ages and of virtually all musical genres makes each Cash’d Out show a must-see event.

Or as Bill Miller says, “Some people are impressionists. These guys leave an impression.”

Hailing from San Diego, California, Francis Blume brings a unique twist to the world of
Americana and blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll. With his rich, velvety vocals and a style that pays
homage to the late '50s and '60s, Francis Blume transports listeners to a cinematic, Technicolor
world that feels both nostalgic and timeless. His sound evokes the spirit of legends like Roy
Orbison, Johnny Cash, and Chris Isaak, while blending those influences into something
distinctively his own.
Whether it’s the heartache of a slow ballad or the raw power of a rock anthem, Francis Blume’s
voice strikes a perfect balance between tender crooning and gritty emotion. His deep catalog of
original music spans a wide range of genres, but all of it carries that unmistakable, Americana-
infused charm. It's not just about the music—it's about crafting an experience. His songs paint
vivid pictures of a past era, evoking scenes where men wear sharply creased slacks and women
button their sweaters to the neck, all while carrying the weight of today’s stories and emotions.
A true storyteller, Francis Blume's music offers an intimate connection to the past while still
speaking to the present. He’s a natural crooner who effortlessly weaves his diverse musical
influences into a sound that’s as familiar as it is unique—a blend of nostalgia and innovation,
shaped by the heart of Americana and the soul of rock ‘n’ roll.