If you go
› Where: The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St.SOMO WITH CAYE, KID QUILL› When: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22› Admission: $20-$299COREY SMITH AND NOAH GUTHRIE› When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 23› Admission: $24 in advance, $27 day of showROAD TO NIGHTFALL FINALS› When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24› Admission: $10BIG K.R.I.T WITH CYHI DA PRYNCE› When: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28› Admission: $25-$150› For more information: 423-498-4700
Country singer-songwriter Corey Smith believes he owes a debt to his fans, one he has tried to repay with his 10th album, “While the Gettin’ Is Good.”
“A lot of start-up acts are using fan-funded programs to finance their records,” Smith says on his website. “That’s what my whole career has been: Kickstarter before Kickstarter. When my fans show up and buy a ticket and T-shirt, they’re investing in what I’m doing. It’s my responsibility to invest it wisely and give them the best album I can.”
Fans can hear that best effort when Smith plays The Signal on Friday night, March 23. Opening will be Noah Guthrie.
Smith says the album’s 12 songs, all written by him, are deeply personal. They explore themes of love, hometown pride and learning how to adapt to what life throws you.