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Cops, love, and tightrope dancers are the subjects of Joe Nolan’s latest album, Tornado.

The Edmonton singer-songwriter released the 11-track effort on Six Shooter Records in January. Listen to Nolan talk about two of his tunes on soundcloud.com/ edmontonjournal.

Nolan will perform Saturday at The Roxy, 10708 124th St. Tickets are $12 plus service charges at yeglive.ca. Doors at 7:30 p.m.