Two talented Saskatchewan musicians were at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) on Friday night for the latest show in the After Dark concert series.
Katie Miller and Tyler Gilbert showcased their musical talents during their sets. Most of the songs they played were original works, but they also performed a few cover tunes.
Miller, who hails from Esterhazy, was the first to play. Several songs were from her debut album, Silverflower, which was released earlier this year.
Family plays a big role in her music, she said. Flowers on the Sun, was inspired by her son’s first poem. Still the One for Me was dedicated to her husband.
But there were also songs, like Dark Side and Sunset, which were written during tough times.
Bassist Kathy Travis joined her on-stage for the After Dark concert.
Gilbert is a Regina-based musician who has appeared in Estevan through After Dark on multiple occasions. He was at the EAGM shortly after completing a tour of the southwestern U.S. He told the crowd of a few dozen people that he travelled 7,200 km, but he saw many cool places, met lots of great people and did it all while playing music, which he loves.
Gilbert demonstrated his guitar-playing skills when he played such songs as Prison Wall Blues, and showed his ability to incorporate humour into his music with Walking Tall.
One concert remains in the After Dark series this season. Toronto’s Graham Nicholas will be at the EAGM on Friday, June 19, as part of his cross-country tour.
