LUKAS NELSON & THE PROMISE OF THE REAL What if Willie Nelson switched to an electric guitar, plugged in and used his strong songwriting to pen rock songs instead of country and folk? Well, it might sound a bit like this. The country legend’s son is making a name for himself without riding on daddy’s coattails. His approach to rock is straightforward, and classic with a tinge of Southern influence and dad’s vocal tone. His latest album, 2010’s Promise of the Real, proves he’s grown enough to stand on his own. $12-$15. Visulite Theatre.
This article appears in May 8-14, 2012.
