Juno nominee is master storyteller, soulful entertainer

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One of North America's finest singer/songwriters Fred Eaglesmith, along with his band, will be making a tour stop on June 16, 8 p.m., at Kennebecasis Valley High School Theatre in support of his 17th CD release Tinderbox. This is the only New Brunswick date on Eaglesmith's current East coast tour so be sure not to miss this show in the valley.

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Fred Eaglesmith plays at the Kennebecasis Valley High School on June 16.

Tinderbox was nominated for a Juno this past year in the roots and traditional category and is also shortlisted for the illustrious Polaris prize which is the Canadian version of the UK's Mercury prize. For further information on the Polaris, go to www.polarismusicprize.ca.

Eaglesmith has toured the globe carrying his musical message and his songs have been covered by Mary Gauthier, The Cowboy Junkies, Todd Snider, Chris Knight and bluegrass stars James King and Ralph Stanley II.

Fans of Fred (Fred-heads) know what a treat it is but if you’re a novice who has yet to see this humorous, philosophical , master storyteller and soulful entertainer, make it your mission to attend this show. It's going to be amazing.

The current release features Scott Merritt who co-produced the record with Eaglesmith along with the late Willie P. Bennett, Luke Stackhouse, Matt Simpson and Kori Heppner. Eaglesmith's Tinderbox has an array of subjects including trains, addiction, farming, prison and more to challenge our society's religious relationships and connect our spirituality, personal demons and nature in this circle we call life.

This concert in the valley is in support of the New Brunswick Community Land Trust, which is an organization that has established conservation easements on many hundreds of acres of working lands in southern New Brunswick. This is the second event Fred is doing for the cause. The last one will be in Hampton for a sold-out audience. For further information on the artist, go to www.fredeaglesmith.com

Tickets for the show are available at Backstreet Records in Saint John. For further ticket, concert and land trust information, you can contact George Fullerton at 763-2797 or by email at geofull@nbnet.nb.ca.

Fans of Springsteen, Tom Waits, John Prine and Woody Guthrie will love this show. See you all there.

Juno award winner Morgan Davis will be playing at Sessions cafe on June 12, 8 p.m. Davis just returned from a successful European tour and will be sharing some amazing stories from his travels along with a spellbinding musical performance. For tickets you can call 847-1321. Check out www.morgandavis.com for further info.

Jeff's musical pick of the week - Fred Eaglesmith - Tinderbox

Jeff Liberty has spent two decades in the entertainment business as an impresario and is known as the Music Man of the Valley. He can be reached by emailing freedomismusic@aol.com.