ALAMOSA —Legendary singer-songwriter Radney Foster is playing two days at the Fir Summit Amphitheater on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. He will be performing along with The Honeycutters on July 22 and 23.

Considered an elder statesman of Texas singer-songwriters, Foster has been a friend and mentor to many younger artists on the Texas scene. He’s written and produced songs for Randy Rogers, Jack Ingram, Kacey Musgraves, Wade Bowen, Josh Abbott, Pat Green, Cory Morrow and many others. His songs are regularly mined by superstar acts like Keith Urban, Sara Evans and the Dixie Chicks.

Though Radney has been telling stories in song for more than three decades, his latest endeavor digs a bit deeper. The Sycamore Creek project includes a CD as well as a book of short fiction. While they stand alone, the full story is told through both the book and album.

Radney has also recently released The Foster EP with singer-songwriter Kyle Hutton, which benefits foster care aid and awareness in Texas. The two teamed up for the five-song project (which came out March 31) to bring awareness to the lack of available, safe homes and many children in need throughout the state. All proceeds from the EP go back to foster care awareness and aid in Texas.

For tickets for the Mountain Rails concert see www.coloradotrain.com/ or call 877-726-7245.