When you are the lead guitarist for a beloved indie-rock band, you get appearances from cool musician friends on your solo record, as is the case for Carl Broemel on his 2016 release, 4th of July, featuring Neko Case, Laura Veirs and some bandmates from My Morning Jacket. While Broemel is known for his guitar god fireworks on the festival stages, this toned-down solo work is deemed by Pitchfork as a “pleasantly low-key outing from a musician with absolutely nothing to prove.” Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett is touring with Broemel and will play sets with him and on his own.
Friday, November 11. $15-18, 7pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. 977-5590.