Higher plains
Nebraska musician Joshua James strums his guitar and lets out the crushing ache in his voice, calling to mind long roads through the expansive Midwest beneath a boundless sky. His folksiness embraces the tradition of the genre, the familiar longing coupled with a unique taste of melancholy, and it is in these blends that James’ vision shines. He captures something divinely mystic, and yet far-removed from folk music’s typical earthiness. James possesses a sound and style so well-honed and mature that it elevates him beyond the need for comparison.
Thursday 3/28 $12, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St., Downtown Mall. 977-5590.
