OXFORD – Hamilton-based singer, songwriter and acoustic guitarist Melissa Clark will return to 6 On The Square this Saturday, as she prepares to release her latest studio offering in early spring.

With over 40 years of acoustic guitar and vocal experience, Clark said she’s currently putting the finishing touches on the album, recorded at Hamilton’s Orbital Sound. Comprised of acoustic guitar, voice and a touch of percussion, it’s a raw, stripped-down recording, she added.

“I was playing unplugged music before it was even called unplugged,” laughed Clark, referring to the popular MTV program. “It’s definitely gotten better over the years and this is how you would hear me if I were playing live, so it’s pretty much a solo project.”

Drawing inspiration from a variety of artists such as the Beatles, Eric Clapton, the Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Marc Cohn, Elvis Presley and Mary Chapin Carpenter, Clark described her typical live performance as a blend of original material and covers drawn from her early days learning the guitar.

Of primary importance to the singer and songwriter, however, is the chance to share her music and a lifetime of experience with the audience, stated Clark.