John Hiatt has been called the American Elvis Costello. His remarkably fertile and consistent songwriting career dates back to the New Wave era and has passed through phases of country, blues, Americana, and more without losing its basic flavor. To put it simply, there's no finer wordsmith in American rock and roll, and few other artists in any genre whose songs reward repeated hearings to such a degree. Maybe that's why John Hiatt is one of the most popular and durable concert draws around, not only in the U.S. but all over northern Europe, where he's inspired several tribute bands. This is a rare solo show from John, and a still rarer show in a small venue—the perfect place to go deeply into the music of one of the greats of American music.