A country rocker with roots in Saskatchewan is bringing his energetic performance to the Energy City, to lighten up the night as the days grow shorter, this coming Friday, Nov. 18.
As part of the After Dark Concert Series put on by the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM), Justin LaBrash and True North will be performing. LaBrash, who is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the group, said he looks forward to what will be his first time performing in Estevan.
LaBrash noted that he plies his trade as a musician playing shows both solo, and as part of a band. The upcoming performance at the EAGM will be a group performance with his band mates.
“I’m a solo artist, but I tour with a band, (and) with the same three guys, so I’m a little bit of both,” said LaBrash in a phone call with the Mercury. “This upcoming concert is one in our unplugged series.”
LaBrash noted the performance is an intimate acoustic-based show, with himself and his band mates playing their songs back in the original raw unplugged format. Another feature of the musical style of LaBrash and True North is that it is a hybrid of country and rock, with a lot of energy thrown into the mix.
“We’re very high-energy. Our shows, even the unplugged ones, are very upbeat. Hopefully, it will be entertaining,” said LaBrash. “We try to make it interesting for the audience to watch every time.”
LaBrash said he is personally excited to play in Estevan because of familial connections with the area: his mother was originally from the Estevan area. LaBrash grew up on a Saskatchewan farm, and added the country style of his music can be attributed to his rural upbringing.
“Estevan is part of our first major Saskatchewan tour we’re going to be doing,” said LaBrash. “It’s called the 1,500 Mile Tour. It’ll be a bunch of different dates all around the province.”
The 1,500 Mile Tour will be in six Saskatchewan cities and towns over the course of the coming weeks, including Estevan, Regina, Moose Jaw, Livelong, Lumsden and Carlyle.
