Bobby Bare, Jr. could've phoned in a career. He could've exploited the fact that he's the son of iconic Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare, was born into Nashville's Music Row elite, and counted artists like Shel Silverstein as close family friends and George Jones and Tammy Wynette as next door neighbors. Instead, Bobby blazed a path of unique songwriting craftsmanship with a voice that blows through you like an unyielding wind on the desolate prairie. As a solo artist, as a member of Guided By Voices or Silver Jews, has always made exciting, worthwhile music, and this is a rare chance to see him in an intimate setting.

Doors: 7:00, Show 7:30. Only 40-person capacity, so advance tickets are suggested. Available at Guitar Bar (160 First St, Hoboken, 201-222-0915), and Guitar Bar Jersey City (362 Palisade Ave.) $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Venmo: @Guitar-Bar (please specify which event you are paying for)