The Heather Pierson Trio performs at a previous show, “Charlie Brown Christmas.” Pierson, along with Shawn Nadeau and Craig Bryan, will take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House for the first time on Friday, Aug. 29. (Meagan Poirier photo)

Singer-songwriter Heather Pierson is a pianist and song leader with a passion for cultivating joy both on stage and off, and this Friday, she will bring her trio to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor.

Pierson’s forthcoming album, “Back To The Light,” is slated for a September release, and was recorded “live on the floor” at Acadia Recording Company in Portland with her Shawn Nadeau on bass and drummer Craig Bryan. This new album of originals pulsates throughout with the grooves of New Orleans, the beauty of Appalachia and Sunday-go-to-meeting celebration.

Pierson’s live performances featuring her bell-tone vocals and ease at the piano are infused with happiness, self-reflection and a genuine desire to connect and share from the heart. She takes this on tour across the U.S. with her partner Nadeau on bass and harmony vocals as Heather Pierson Duo, and with Bryan on drums and harmony vocals for the Heather Pierson Trio.

This jazz-blues-folk performer been honored at Folk Alliance International and has appeared around the country, including the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, Old Songs Festival in New York, South Florida Folk Festival, Woodstock Folk Festival in Illinois and many others. She has a faculty teaching position at New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp.

Pierson’s Aug. 29 show marks her first appearance at the Opera House. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.

Advance discounted tickets are $20 and available directly from the box office at 86 Townsend Ave. or by calling 633-5159. Regular tickets are $25 and available online at boothbayoperahouse.com and on the day of the show at the door.