Singer-guitarist Johnny Bencomo will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary of St. John on the Desert Presbyterian Church, 2695 N. Houghton Road.
The following is from Bencomo's biography on his website, www.johnnybencomo.com
"Bencomo was born in Silver City, N.M., and grew up in the village of Arrey, N.M., a fertile valley irrigated by the Rio Grande. As a boy he could explore the Caballo Mountains where there are legends of secret caves and caches of Apache gold. From the ridges, he could look down on the once dreaded Jornada del Muerto, the "badlands of New Mexico" that he sings about.
"Teaching himself to play guitar at age 13, Bencomo has been entertaining people with his music ever since. He started singing professionally at age 19, first at the Old William Bonney (Billy the Kid) Saloon in Mesilla, N.M.; then moving to Tucson and engagements throughout Southern Arizona."
People are also reading…
Bencomo moved to Tombstone in 1986 from Tucson; where he spent 15 years tending cattle.
Now retired, Bencomo performs country-Western tunes, of which he has a vast repertoire. He also has a wealth of knowledge about music, which he shares with audiences.
Bencomo, who has written 18 original songs, has produced three CDs of his Western songs, and they will be available at the concert.
There is no set ticket price for the concert, but donations are requested to cover the expenses of the event.
The church phone number is 749-3615.
If you go
• What: Johnny Bencomo concert
• When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• Where: St. John on the Desert Presbyterian Church, 2695 N. Houghton Road
• Cost: Free; donations are accepted
To contribute a story, fill out the form at azstarnet.com/foothills
