Sarah Smith to perform Basement Café concert

HARRISTON - The Basement Café Concert Series sponsored by the Minto Arts Council is set to present singer-songwriter Sarah Smith, who recently released a new album, Unveiling, on March 6 at 8pm. Husband and wife duo Sam and Robin from Mount Forest are the opening act.

“It promises to be another entertaining night,” arts council officials state.

Unveiling, Smith’s fifth album, is unmistakably a pop/rock album. The 15 tracks draw on her ‘90s rock influences and display her characteristic knack for writing hooks and sing-a-long melodies, notes a press release announcing the event.

“Music is Sarah’s full-time passion,” the release states, noting she continues to tour prolifically, playing around 300 dates per year in Canada, the United States and Europe. Along the way, she has shared the stage with artists including Carole Pope, Sass Jordan, Biff Naked, Emm Gryner, Joel Plaskett, David Wilcox, 54-40 and many others.

“Whether it’s just her and her acoustic guitar or her full band, she is simply a mesmerizing performer who has won many awards throughout her career,” the release states.

Sam and Robin have been performing shows since 2018. They have been recognized for their sweet, balance harmonies joined in rhythm, phrasing and tonal quality.

They began playing Beatles songs that eventually led to covers of country, blues, folk and classic rock by celebrated artists.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the door, Home Hardware in Harriston and through Eventbrite. Free tea, coffee and juice is also available while wine and desserts are available for purchase.

The Basement Café  events are held on the lower floor of the Harriston Public Library, located at 88 Mill Street in Harriston.