June 5, 2002
Sexsmith books shows, webcasts
By JAM! Music
Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is hitting both the road and the information highway.

Sexsmith's June 7 and 8 concerts in Chapel Hill, NC, will be webcast through the Digital Club Network (dcn.com). Both shows start at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Sexsmith performs at the shows with highly tipped alt.country singer Tift Merritt.

On June 17, Sexsmith will also participate in the "Stage For AIDS" benefit in Ottawa. He then kicks off Canada Day festivities July 1 at Toronto's Harbourfront.

A string of folk-festival dates follows, wrapping up with a free show in New York City.

Sexsmith's new album, "Cobblestone Runway," is due for release this fall.

Here's the full list of tour dates, according to Ronsexsmith.com:

June 7/8 Chapel Hill, NC, Cat's Cradle

June 17 Ottawa, National Arts Centre Benefit Stage for AIDS

July 1 Toronto, Canada Day at Harbourfront

July 7 Vancouver, Stanley Park

July 8 Victoria, City Hall Square

July 11 Winnipeg, Winnipeg Folk Festival

Aug. 10 Edmonton, Edmonton Folk Festival

Aug. 25 Amagansett, NY, Stephen Talkhouse

Aug. 27 New York, NY, South Street Seaport