A former American Idol contestant is set to perform in Wallaceburg.
Alex Shier will play at a fundraiser at the Sydenham Curling Club on Saturday, March 7.
The event will also feature wine and cheese tasting, a late lunch and several items up for auction.
Tickets are $20 and are available at the curling club or at the door, which open at 7 p.m.
Proceeds go towards the curling club to purchase new ice-making equipment, as their current equipment is getting older and will need to be replaced in the next couple of years.
Shier, a native of Port Huron, Michigan was cut from American Idol just before the final 48 contestants were announced for the competition in February.
Here is the video of Shier performing on American Idol, complete with feedback from judges Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban:
Shier first picked up a guitar at age 9, and fell in love.
Now 19, the singer-songwriter has an array of influences from rock, blues, pop/rock, jazz, and classical music.
“It wasn’t until 2012 when I started performing in real venues. That is when I really began to develop my vocal technique, and my skills as a performer. I believe real musicianship is being able to stand in front of somebody and blow them away with the talent you have as a live, raw performer. That’s the goal I have been trying to achieve,” Shier says.
In the 13th season of American Idol, he made it through four rounds of the competition after eventually being kicked off of the show.
“Ever since American Idol, the motivation has been there for me to excel as a musician.”
In early 2014, he started writing the songs for his new album “Make You Feel Alright”, which is available now on iTunes and other online music stores.
Currently, he is working on his second album which is expected to be released early next year.
For more details visit alexshiermusic.com or facebook.com/alexshiermusic.
