By Colin MacGillivray

Award-winning Australian country music singer-songwriter Sara Storer will play at Laharum for the first time later this month as part of a tour across regional Victoria.

Storer’s album Silos won an ARIA music award for best country album in 2016, and she has collected 21 Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Storer will be accompanied by her brother Greg Storer, an accomplished musician in his own right, and fiddle player Francis Evans.

She said she was excited to play at Laharum Hall in her first visit to the community.

“Small country towns often miss out on getting to see a lot of live music, because people bypass them because they think they’re too far out of the way,” she said.

“We sing a lot about rural themes and it makes sense to be out there with the kinds of people and communities we write about.

“It’s a lovely time for a little community to come together, catch up with each other, have a yarn and a drink, and sit and watch the show.

“I think it’s important for communities to have events where you come together and catch up. It’s good for the soul – music is good therapy for everyone.”

Storer described her music as a blend of folk and country that would appeal to all ages.

“If people want to come and sit and listen, that’s what we’re about. There’s not going to be a mosh pit up the front, I’ll put it that way,” she said.

“Greg and I are both storytellers in our songs. We love to have a yarn, tell a few stories and sing some songs.

“I love to write about this country and the people. I love to sing stories about my own personal life – the journey I’ve been on and things that have moved me along the way.

“I love writing about other people as well and getting their stories. When I hear something that moves me I often wonder how it would turn out in a song, so I give it a go.”

Storer encouraged people to attend the show and support live Australian music.

“Playing live music is really joyous. It’s different to recording an album,” she said.

“When you play live music – it’s real, it’s raw, it’s honest and it’s not perfect like what’s on albums. That’s what makes live music so special I think.

“Supporting Aussie musicians is a good thing to be able to do, because without that support we can’t go around and play music.

“It’s great for us as artists, but you’ll also have a great night yourself.”

Storer’s show at Laharum Hall will be at 7pm on October 25. People can find a link to buy tickets on her website at www.sarastorer.com.au.

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