FOCUS - OCTOBER 2017 43 The Greenbank Folk Music Society has won great ac- claim over its 25 years of shows for showcasing fabulous up and coming young Canadian talent. Probably, the most suc- cessful singer/songwriter to perform in Greenbank early in their career was Ron Sexsmith. We are thrilled that Ron will return to help open our 25th season on Saturday October 14th. Showtime: 8 p.m. From Ron’s web site: “Ron Sexsmith’s status as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation has never been in doubt, even from the moment he released his self-titled major-label debut album in 1995. His career arc since then has in some ways been a study in how that pure ability has been handled in the studio. On his 12 albums, Sexsmith has worked with some of music’s most celebrated producers—Daniel Lanois, Mitchell Froom, Tchad Blake, Ray Kennedy, Martin Terefe, Bob Rock and Jim Scott. With all of that experience, it would stand to reason that Sexsmith has learned a thing or two over the years about how to make a record. That thought indeed struck him as the Toronto-based Sexsmith prepared to make his thirteenth solo album, The Last Rider, where for the first time he, in tandem with his longtime collaborator Don Kerr, has taken matters into his own hands as a producer. For fans, that fact alone should heighten the listening experience in terms of getting to hear Sexsmith’s complete musical vision for the first time. However, it’s not much of a surprise that, as an artist whose music never fails to draw out raw emotions, Sexsmith the producer has made The Last Rider perhaps the most intimate and welcoming album in his catalogue.” Ron’s Greenbank fans, like his multitude of fans every- where, eagerly look forward to hearing his songs, old and new. Pure soul food folks. Don’t miss it! We are delighted that the lovely and talented Annie Sumi also will return to open for Ron. “Annie Sumi wins you over before she finishes her first song,” says Mogens Galberg of the Greenbank Folk Music Society. “Her natural and beauti- ful voice, smart lyrical ballads and excellent guitar skills make you realize she was born to do this.” Greenbank Folk Music Society RON SEXSMITH Greenbank Folk Music Society Greenbank Centennial Hall, Greenbank. Tickets are $35 each (note new price) and are available at: Blue Heron Books 62 Brock St. West, Uxbridge 905-852-4282 P O E Design 146 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-0060 or phone 905-985-8351 for reserved tickets and information. Check our website and watch for future concerts at: www.greenbankfolkmusic.ca and on Facebook Award-Winning Recording Artist RON SEXSMITH Opens Greenbank’s 25th Season to all our valued customers and the Township of Scugog for your generous and ongoing support for the market this year. Port Perry Farmers’ Market . team work aVZ accounting & tax Inc with D’Souza, Van Zeeland & associates 1st Financial Centre 269 Queen Street, Port Perry oN L9L 1B9 905-985-1926 Fax: 905-985-4320 anita@1fc.ca Computerized, Government Reports, HST, Payroll, WSIB/CRA Audits & Appeals, Forensic Reviews, Budgets and Business Plans. C.A./C.P.A Services also available. Corporate • Small BuSineSS • Farming • perSonal All Accounting & Bookkeeping Services