Martin Sexton to kick off Winter Concert Series

On Wednesday, January 25, Martin Sexton will bring his soulful singing, brilliant guitar playing and well-crafted songs to Sisters in the kick-off of the 2017 Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert Series.

Syracuse, New York, native Sexton got his start singing in the streets and subways of Boston in the early 1990s. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from the Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. Sexton's incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess keep fans coming back for more.

From 1996 to the early 2000s Sexton released acclaimed albums "Black Sheep," "The American," "Wonder Bar" and "Live Wide Open." The activity and worldwide touring behind these records laid the foundation for the career he enjoys today with an uncommonly loyal fan base.

Since then he has infiltrated many musical worlds, performing at concerts ranging from collaborating with John Mayer to the jam scene working with Peter Frampton, to the Newport Folk Fest, Bonnaroo, and the New Orleans Jazz Fest.

Promotion of the 2017 tour states: "Remember that mix-tape your friend made you way back when - the one that's etched in your soul? Martin Sexton's new album, Mixtape of the Open Road, is that musical cross-country trip, blazing through all territories of style as you cruise through time and place.

This record is a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls a "soul-marinated voice."

Tickets can be purchased at http://www.sistersfolkfestival.org/tickets or by calling 541-549-4979.

Series passes are $55 for adults, $40 for youth 18 and under. Tickets are also available for individual shows. All shows are at Sisters High School Auditorium at 7 p.m.