A BOY NAMED CASH
Some years ago, Monty swapped Sydney for Western Australia, where alongside his corporate career he began pursuing his passion for music.
Then, one day in 2012, Monty realised he could imitate Johnny Cash.
A Boy Named Cash was born.
With a singing voice uncannily like the legendary Man in Black and a love of his music, Monty created A Boy Named Cash, a greatest-hits tribute celebrating one of the most iconic figures in music.
Since then, Monty has performed as Johnny Cash across Australia and the UK at arts festivals, corporate events, rodeos, musters, weddings, mine sites, pubs and clubs, cruise ships, breakfast radio and morning television. He has also appeared on The Voice Australia.
A Boy Named Cash showcases the greatest hits of the Man in Black, performed with Monty's remarkably authentic Johnny Cash voice, acoustic guitar and his unique one-man-band setup featuring loops, stomp box and other instruments.
The show can also expand from the original solo format to a duo, trio or full band, featuring musicians on upright double bass, fiddle and more.
A Boy Named Cash
SOLD OUT Edinburgh Fringe 2016 & 2017
SOLD OUT Adelaide Fringe 2017 & 2018
SOLD OUT Perth FRINGE WORLD 2016, 2017 & 2018
Plus sold-out shows at leading venues across Australia.
★★★★★ "One of the best shows at the Fringe this year"
Daily Business Magazine, UK
"You hit that so perfectly"
Larry Emdur, Seven Network's The Morning Show, commenting on Monty's live Johnny Cash performance.
"With closed eyes it could have been the real Cash standing on stage, Cotton's voice being absolutely spot on"
Edinburgh Spotlight
"A Boy Named Cash is a great crowd pleaser"
View From The Gods, London
"Monty Cotton is funny, talented and as close to Johnny Cash as it gets"
The Clothesline, Adelaide
"Monty ran through the pantheon of hits of Johnny Cash – his voice is spot on, distinctive... bringing all the passion and excitement of the Cash catalogue"
Perth Cafe Culture
