The White Buffalo returns to Sisters

The White Buffalo, coming off a triumphant turn at the 2013 Sisters Folk Festival, will return to Sisters on Thursday, December 5, for a show at The Belfry.

The White Buffalo, aka Jake Smith, has family in the area: He's the son of Jeff and Ginny Smith of Sisters. His career has taken off in the wake of placing songs on hit television programs, including multiple songs on the hit FX drama "Sons of Anarchy."

He's currently touring his new CD, "Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways." Ever-independent, The White Buffalo is moving against the current of a downloadable singles-oriented music industry to offer up a concept album.

"Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways" is a series of story songs that together form the arc of a larger story of a soldier returning from war. It's a story of outsiders who find each other and seek to escape the set course of their lives. But options are few and Joey White joins the army and goes to war. Returning damaged, he seeks to find a way to change and live.

"There's this long road to redemption," he told The Nugget last fall. "In my mind, it's a love story and a story of hope, but there's all these existence questions in it. There's some big themes and I'm really proud of it."

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 online or $18 at the door. For information visit http://www.belfryevents.com. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave.