Hargett admits “Coal Mine Canary” is an improvement over “Paper Trail,” her 2019 debut.
“It’s definitely improved work from ‘Paper Trail,’” she said. “I’m really proud of it. I can see my own growth and that’s something every artist wants to be able to say. It’s not a huge sonic departure from ‘Paper Trail.’ It’s still rooted in that Americana vein but that has to do with the theme of the record. I don’t necessarily want to stay in that realm. I’m not married to just making Americana albums the rest of my life even though I enjoy it. I want to do more experimentation and I think it will find an audience even if that audience changes or shifts. I have to make sure what I’m doing is fulfilling for me.”
Sharon Lane will open Saturday’s show followed by the Repeating Arms. Hargett will close out the night with two sets with her band and special guests.
“I’m so grateful to the Dayton scene because I just didn’t expect for the first one to make as much of a splash,” said Hargett. “Not to overhype it or anything but it was very well received, and it gave me an opportunity to make a lot of great musical relationships in Dayton. I didn’t expect it, so part of doing this show is to honor that. The presentation of it is going to feel like one big story. We’re turning Yellow Cab into Able, Kentucky for the night.”
She also offered a preview of what audiences should expect.
“The artists playing will be costumed,” she added. “There will be themed drinks and the large gallery will be the company store. We’ll put all the merch back there from me and every guest involved. There will be other interactive elements. My live show won’t look like that again. Presenting the full story with dramatic elements will make it a big night for me and hopefully everyone else.”
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HOW TO GO
Who: Amber Hargett with Sharon Lane, the Repeating Arms and special guests
Where: Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton
When: Saturday, July 29 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door
More info: 937-424-3870 or www.yellowcabtavern.com
Artist info: www.facebook.com/groups/hargettsongs
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