Allison Shirk and her band of five island musicians will bring a unique brand of Americana music to the Blue Heron at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Shirk is a singer-songwriter whose music focuses on themes of love, relationships and social issues.

Shirk last played to a sold-out house at the Red Bike in January. It was the release party for her debut album, “Break My Heart.” The 11-song LP was made possible by a successful Kickstarter campaign, with many islanders and supporters contributing to the fundraiser.

Known for her smart lyrics, Shirk says that for her, songwriting comes from a place of story. Her songs, she said, include elements from her own life, but that they also have a life of their own to which others can relate.

Shirk also said proceeds from one song, “Monster,” will be donated to the island’s DoVE Project when the song is downloaded as a single. “Monster” was written as an autobiographical account of her experience witnessing domestic violence.

Shirk will be joined on Friday by band members Joseph Panzetta on guitar, Kevin Almeida on bass, Christopher Overstreet on keys, Paul Colwell on mandolin, Sarah Howard on backing vocals and Wesley Peterson on drums.

Shirk and her band will perform songs from “Break My Heart” and some cover songs from Shirk’s musical influences. Shirk also will debut several new songs at the concert.

Shirk’s music has been compared to Lucinda Williams and Brandi Carlile. Of her debut album, Ian Moore said, “Her voice sounds amazing. The songs are compelling and cool.”

Tickets are $12 for VAA members, students and seniors and $16 for general audience.

Tickets are on sale now at www.vashonalliedarts.org/allison-shirk.

Note: This version corrects the night of the event; it is Saturday.