James Garner performs a tribute to Johnny Cash, bringing the country music legend’s songs to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts in Yuba City on Nov. 21. Two performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - James Garner will bring his tribute to country music legend Johnny Cash to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts on Saturday, Nov. 21, with two performances following the postponement of a concert originally scheduled for June.

The performances will begin at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the theater, 754 Plumas St. in Yuba City. Garner postponed his June appearance because of a family emergency.

For 18 years, Garner and his band have performed Cash’s music at venues across the country. The tribute has appeared on PBS, and Garner has performed at Folsom and San Quentin prisons, where Cash recorded two of his best-known live albums.

The concert recreates the sound of Cash and his backing band, the Tennessee Three, with performances of songs including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line.”

James Garner plays guitar during a Johnny Cash tribute performance. Garner and his band will perform Cash classics, including “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Ring of Fire,” at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts in Yuba City on Nov. 21. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

Garner said his interest in Cash’s music began when he was a child.

“I started listening to Cash’s music when I was about 12 years old,” Garner said. “The first song I heard by him was ‘Don’t Take Your Guns to Town’ and I was hooked.”

Garner later attended one of Cash’s concerts and had an opportunity to meet the singer backstage.

“Shaking hands with Johnny Cash is still the coolest experience I’ve ever had,” Garner said.

The tribute combines Cash’s music with stories about his life and career. Garner and his band perform songs spanning Cash’s career, including his early country recordings and later hits.

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is presenting the performances as part of its programming at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts.

Tickets cost $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets and additional information are available at yubasutterarts.org or by calling 530-742-ARTS.