Music in the Midlands, Aug. 21-26

Corey Smith at Music Farm Columbia

Country singer-songwriter Corey Smith headlines the Music Farm Columbia on Aug. 26 with opening act The Railers.

The Jefferson, Ga., native recently released his 10th album, “While the Gettin’ Is Good.” The personal songs explore themes of love, self-discovery and hometown pride that sound more mature but just as good as previous hits like “Drinkin Again.”

“I feel like the more honest I am, the more transparent I am, the more people can identity with the music at different points in their life,” Smith said in a phone interview.

His brand of relatable tunes has become as much of a trademark as his dark sunglasses, which he is is rarely without.

Catch the show at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $20-$25, www.musicfarm.com.

GO COLUMBIA ONLINE EXTRA: Read Go Columbia’s interview with Corey Smith by clicking here.

Others Around the Midlands

The Long Canes: Frontman Jeff Ridings and drummer Johnny Dorman played in metal bands before forming the The Long Canes in 2011. Bass player Devin Dorman joined in 2013 to complete the Greenville-based trio. Now the group has more of a Southern rock sound. Think Howlin’ Wolf meets The Ramones. 8 p.m. Saturday, Art Bar, 1211 Park St.; $5, www.artbarsc.com.

Google Us!: The Nashville, Tenn., supergroup is made up of musicians Brinley Addington, Joey Hyde, Ryan Beaver, Ryan Hurd, Aaron Eshuis and Matt McGinn. 10 p.m. Saturday at Tin Roof Columbia, 1022 Senate St.; www.tinroofcolumbia.com.

David Grollman and Nathaniel Morgan: The duo will perform on percussion and saxophone for Dybbuk Last Words Tour. 9 p.m. Saturday at Conundrum, 626 Meeting St., West Columbia; $8, conundrum.us.

Birdcloud, Say Brother and The Prairie Willows: 8:30 p.m. Friday, New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia; $8, newbrooklandtavern.com.