Soulful storytelling steals the show when Oklahoma native Parker Milsap takes the stage with his unique blend of rock, country, blues and whatever genre you think Tom Waits plays. At age 21 this ambitious Americana musician has come a long way from the fire-and-brimstone preaching of his religious childhood and he’s already racking up critical praise and award nominations for the passion imbued in his music.
Thursday 6/25. $10-12, 8pm. The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. 977-5590.