Ray Scott is a good, old-fashioned country boy. Starting his career at 19, he noodled about in a few bands before finding success writing songs for the likes of Randy Travis and Clay Walker. His newest album, last year’s Guitar For Sale, saw Scott use his rich baritone to denounce some of his honky-tonkin’ ways. The album’s lead single, “Livin’ This Way,” is an ode to the many forms of escape Scott employs when he’s feeling low. Folks can expect to hear that song and other favorites like “Those Jeans” and “Ain’t Always Thirsty.”

Ray Scott
Thu, 7pm, $10+
The Rodeo Club, San Jose

It didn’t take long after the Avalon closed for independent promoter Mike Beard to find a new home for his south bay bookings—the Rodeo Club in San Jose.

The venue isn’t new to live music, but up until recently, it’s catered primarily to country-western bands. Beard, on the other hands, specializes in hard rock and heavy metal.

Beard’s first show at the Rodeo Club is on August 24th with Winger, AC DZ and Madman’s Lullaby. Beard already has several more shows booked through September and October, including:

-Static X, Prong and Angerhead on September 7th
-Dokken on September 9th
-John Waite on September 13th
-Quiet Riot on September 16th
-Otep on September 18th
-Faster Pussycat on September 23rd
-HED P.E. on October 7th
-Death Angel on October 21st
-The Misfits on November 16th
-Fixx on November 23rd.

Winger plays the Rodeo Club on August 24th at 7:30. The show is all ages. Tickets are $25. More info.