Canadian singer Ron Hawkins is something for today’s new-millenium listener—he is not only a talented songwriter and lyricist, but also a successful painter and visual artist. He has found success through a number of artistic outlets, and has garnered quite a loyal fan-base along the way. So loyal are his fans, in fact, that his official website (ronhawkins.com) does not include an artist bio, favoring instead an outlet for Hawkins’ followers to write their own biographies for him. This easygoing and free-spirited mindset certainly finds its way into both Hawkins’ paintings and his music. Released earlier this year, Hawkins’ second solo release, titled Chemical Sounds, recalls his early career by fusing blues and rock, with just a tinge of electronica that calls to mind his founding years as the lead singer of the successful Canadian rock group the Lowest of the Low. The influences from his former band mates are undoubtedly evident in his far more evolved and refined latter releases. Hawkins comes to town to perform a mixed acoustic and electric set at the Tralf that is sure to please audiences with his audacious new “chemical sounds.” Buffalo’s own Jeremy Hoyle (who, you may recall, opened for Hootie and the Blowfish in November of 2005) is joining him for what is certain to be an evening of incredible artistry. Hoyle opens the show at 8pm, and Hawkins will start at 9pm sharp.

Saturday, November 3 at 7pm (doors). Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St.

(852-2860/www.tralfmusichall.com). $20 (Ticketmaster)