On Friday, September 27, at 8 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Shane Smith & The Saints. This event is a fundraiser, aiming to aid victims of domestic violence, support youth programs, and ensure that local families and children have what they need for a great school year and holiday season.
“It ain’t black or white, babe; it’s all the greys between,” Shane Smith sings in “The Greys Between,” the first single from Norther. On the surface, it’s a cinematic love song about a relationship’s twists and turns, punctuated by slide guitar, Appalachian fiddle, and sharp storytelling. Take a deeper listen to Shane Smith and the Saints’ fourth studio album, though, and those words also sound like the motto of a band that’s spent the past decade blurring the lines between genres.
Norther is anything but monochromatic. Written and recorded during breaks in the band’s touring schedule, the album captures Shane Smith and the Saints at their most colorful, offering up a hard-hitting version of American roots music that’s influenced by country, folk, and roadhouse rock & roll. It’s a sound that’s been shaped by the road, where the Saints spent the past decade on tour, building a cult audience with each gig. Those years of raw, redemptive performances are now paying off — not only with headlining concerts at bucket-list venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater (which the group sold out in 36 hours) and the Ryman Auditorium, but also with an appearance on the hit TV show Yellowstone, where the Saints premiered Norther‘s final track, “Fire in the Ocean,” with an onscreen performance.
For an independent band like Shane Smith and the Saints, the work is never done. “It’s like you can’t help but feel like you’ve paid your dues to get to a certain spot, but once you get there, you realize you’re just starting to touch the surface of the bigger picture,” Smith admits. “At the end of the day, it still feels like we’re getting discovered. But maybe that’s what it’s all about.”
About This Fundraiser:
WallaRocks was born from a desire to create a lasting legacy. Following a show, one of our founders found themselves on the tour bus with Shane Smith and the Saints, sharing the beautiful wines from our valley, when the idea struck.
What if they could create something that was both a heck of a good time and a way to make a meaningful monetary impact on organizations that help those in our valley who need it most? You can find out more here!
Reserved seating tickets are available for $325, and can be purchased either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. All proceeds will be donated to local charities.
This event is a rental. To learn more about renting the theater for your own event, click here!
