Reading his bio, however, presents a different story. The brief piece makes no mention of a familial connection and talks about how Brandon grew up a fan of Johnny. The question now is did state fair audiences get counterfeit Cash?
Brandon's booking agent, Liz Gregory, says that any references to a blood connection with Johnny were avoided out of respect for the legend and his wishes. What she doesn't explain is how it's somehow acceptable to announce to audiences that he's Johnny's alleged son.

Johnny's acknowledged son, John Carter Cash, doesn't have much to say on the issue but did say that Brandon is "under investigation." That sounds like a little more than typical brother fighting to us. We'll wait to see how this plays out and, in the meantime, head out to Turner on October 13 to see John when he performs at the American Roots Music Festival.

You CAN go home again
If we were to take time to list the credits of Tom Nunes and his wife Lisa Nunes, it would take up all of the space we have here. Just take our word for it that each of them has a solid resume and have been connected in one way or another to lots of great music.

Understandably, it was a disappointment when the pair decided to leave Salem and head to San Diego a few years ago, but we wished them the best. Turns out, "the best" means returning to Salem to continue making music.

Working under the moniker LeNunes, the duo is back and has more shows booked than some acts play in an entire year. Among those is a major show planned at the Blue Pepper on October 12 and it promises to be an unforgettable performance. Down the road, look for the pair to issue an album titled "Sunshine And Rain," which focuses on their time away from Oregon and desire to return.

This month we say goodbye to...

While we're excited about the return of LeNunes and the rise of various new acts in the area, that is tempered by the fact that another month has brought with it another couple of bands that are riding off into the sunset.

First up is The Duafa Project and, no, you're not reading an old issue. Originally, the group fell apart at a show a little more than a year ago but frontman Mitch Duafa decided to revisit the music and put the band back together this past summer. Now he says the band is definitely done but says he has a "ton" of CDs still available.

Next on the list of Salem Bands That Are Done is Wintermuse. Word is that the group will be heading into the studio in the future but that's so that there will be a recording of the music the outfit created. Fans have two more chances to see the group on October 6 at the Ike Box and on October 12 at Copperjohn's.

Finally, while there was some fear that Moothart is also disbanding, that's not the case. It is, however, going through some major changes with the exit of guitarist/keyboardist Johnee Kemper, who's heading to Arizona to start a landscaping business. The group will add some new members and continue on but the DJ Crabtree/Kemper era will be documented with one final album coming soon to a locally minded retailer near you.