Headliner Corey Smith and opening band Shane Hines and the Trance will be performing this Friday at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City beginning at 8 p.m.
The pairing will feature mixed styles, fusing together Smith’s southern acoustics with Hines’ indie rock singer/songwriter sound.
Smith has proven to be popular among college crowds, easily relating to today’s campuses.
“Corey’s music tells our story,” says Mitch H., from the official Corey Smith Web Site, www.coreysmith.com. “Just getting through life with some good friends, a few drinks and a lot of help from the man upstairs.”
Opener Shane Hines of Shane Hines and the Trance agrees, saying. “I love the man, the tunes, the band and the whole organization.”
“He’s just writing great songs,” says Hines. While performing with Smith, Shane Hines and the Trance will play acoustic as well. Both bands have performed together before, including several shows during a tour of Texas.
Smith headlines, but Hines feels his band can add to the enjoyment of the show, instead of taking the backseat. “We’re two people who love what they do,” he says. “We’re just trying to connect with people. It’s about music.”
While opening for Smith, Hines also appears to be a stand-alone artist, having been a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, also known as The Lennon Award. The song entered was “Way Up,” a song he plans to perform Friday night. Hines expects to play for 45 minutes, with Smith following. The two may also perform together.
To preview Friday’s entertainment, visit www.myspace.com/coreysmithmusic, to listen to Corey Smith tunes or www.myspace.com/shanehines to hear Shane Hines and the Trance.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased electronically or by phone, either by visiting each artist’s Web site or directly through the Freedom Hall Civic Center.
The show is open for all ages and ticket prices range from $19 in advance, to $27 for day of show purchase. Parking fees of $5 apply. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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