
Western Wednesday #90: Hearts Gone South x Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Wed, 20 May, 7:30 PM PDT
Doors open
7:00 PM PDT
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Description
We've got a rip roarin' double bill for the 90th Western Wednesday! Hearts Gone South and Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Two-Step Lesson: 7:30pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+
* No Refunds | All sales are final
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* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event
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HEARTS GONE SOUTH
Original classic-style country and honky tonk full of heart and soul, laced with wit and woe. Bringing fire and feeling to the age-old stories of heart break, love,and victory for the underdog. Hearts Gone South shoots straight from the hip with impassioned vocals, a tight rhythm section, and smoking leads, to hit their target dead on.
Shining like diamonds in a rhinestone world.
BASTARD SONS OF JOHNNY CASH
Described by Rolling Stone as "pure Americana heart and soul", The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash are the voice and vision of songwriter Mark Stuart. Since forming the band in 1995, he's performed with most every major artist in the Country and Americana music community.
Stuart was personally given permission to use the band's name by Johnny Cash himself and was also honored by the Man in Black with an invitation to record songs at Cash's own home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Two other iconic music legends, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, were also early believers who were instrumental in helping Stuart get his start.
With the release of their critically acclaimed debut CD "Walk Alone" in 1999, the Bastard Sons quickly proved they were no novelty act. With strong songwriting and great musicianship, the Sons' quickly jumped to the forefront of the growing Alternative Country Music scene. No stranger to the road, their constant touring and hard work have built the band a loyal grassroots following both in the States and overseas.
Whether performing in front of thousands at a festival in the US or Europe, or playing all night in a Texas dance hall, for Stuart it’s all about respect. "The Bastard Sons never were, and never will be, a Johnny Cash tribute band." It's always been about honoring the musical ideals of our heroes, and paying respect to the originality, integrity, and independence that made those artists who they are. Our goal was always to find our own road, and to continue to keep the sounds and traditions of American Roots Music alive.
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash have released 5 outstanding CDs: “Walk Alone”, “Distance Between”, “Mile Markers”, “Bend in the Road”, and their latest, “New Old Story”, currently out on Randm Records. Their music has been featured in film, television, and compilation CDs around the world.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+
eTicket Delivery
Your tickets will be e-mailed closer to the event date.

Honky Tonk
Hearts Gone South
Hearts Gone South
Honky Tonk
Original classic-style country and honky tonk full of heart and soul, laced with wit and woe. Bringing fire and feeling to the age-old stories of heart break, love,and victory for the underdog. Hearts Gone South shoots straight from the hip with impassioned vocals, a tight rhythm section, and smoking leads, to hit their target dead on.
Shining like diamonds in a rhinestone world.

Country
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Country
Described by Rolling Stone as "pure Americana heart and soul", The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash are the voice and vision of songwriter Mark Stuart. Since forming the band in 1995, he's performed with most every major artist in the Country and Americana music community.
Stuart was personally given permission to use the band's name by Johnny Cash himself and was also honored by the Man in Black with an invitation to record songs at Cash's own home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Two other iconic music legends, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, were also early believers who were instrumental in helping Stuart get his start.
With the release of their critically acclaimed debut CD "Walk Alone" in 1999, the Bastard Sons quickly proved they were no novelty act. With strong songwriting and great musicianship, the Sons' quickly jumped to the forefront of the growing Alternative Country Music scene. No stranger to the road, their constant touring and hard work have built the band a loyal grassroots following both in the States and overseas.
Whether performing in front of thousands at a festival in the US or Europe, or playing all night in a Texas dance hall, for Stuart it’s all about respect. "The Bastard Sons never were, and never will be, a Johnny Cash tribute band." It's always been about honoring the musical ideals of our heroes, and paying respect to the originality, integrity, and independence that made those artists who they are. Our goal was always to find our own road, and to continue to keep the sounds and traditions of American Roots Music alive.
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash have released 5 outstanding CDs: “Walk Alone”, “Distance Between”, “Mile Markers”, “Bend in the Road”, and their latest, “New Old Story”, currently out on Randm Records. Their music has been featured in film, television, and compilation CDs around the world.