Saturday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm
New Ulm native Jay Ernest Kalk and Church of Cash preforming their World Class Johnny Cash Tribute at SSTC

Jay Ernest formed Church of Cash in sunny Honolulu back in 2010. With an uncanny grasp of the Man in Black’s catalog and many years of experience touring the United States, Europe, and Asia, Jay has returned to his Minnesota home to spread the gospel of one of the world’s most important and enduring songwriters.

The Church of Cash is true to the music of Johnny Cash, and singer Jay’s deep baritone voice sings like a prairie breeze and stomps like a boot heel. Church of Cash is not a country band. Church of Cash is a tribute band with the express purpose of honoring the indelible legacy of Johnny Cash. Road-tested and always road-ready, The Church of Cash is celebrating the soul of American music.

Whether you are an old timer that grew up listening to Mr. Cash in your tractor or a young soldier driving your tank across the deserts of the Middle East with the Man in Black in your headphones, the Church of Cash will bring his music, with style and energy to fans everywhere.

What the Church of Cash has that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left to all of us. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit that has entertained audiences completely.

Special guest, Alexandra Green, will be joining the band for the Johnny and June Duets.

In keeping with the respect both Cash and Church of Cash have for veterans, State Street Theater is providing a ticket for a free on site beverage to veterans attending the concert (excludes “Orange Blossom Special”).  Patrons will also be able to purchase an “Orange Blossom Special” beverage at the concession stand.

Please observe no parking signs for adjacent Emerson Union parking lot.

Saturday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm

Tickets can be purchased at

 - New Ulm Chamber office
 - New Ulm Hy-Vee
 - State Street Theater box office, door #7, Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9 am - noon
 - online at Eventbrite

Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door