Canadian Troubadour Fred Eaglesmith's songs sound like they came out of the womb already sad, washed up, and washed out. His stories have a down-and-out narrative that still possess a little hope for light at the end of the tunnel — just to find out it's a train. There's humor and irony couched in questionable luck. Joining Eaglesmith is hard-driving beauty Tif Ginn. It's gonna be a good 'un.

Fred Eaglesmith with Tif Ginn will perform Friday, June 3, at Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 9:30 p.m. $25-$30. abilenebarandlounge.com; fredeaglesmith.com.