Hendrix alum Hayes Carll makes a much welcome return to the River Market tonight. The initiated know what’s in store but for those who don’t, this is tell it like it is music for people who might not normally be into that sort of thing. Honest, at times humorous and certainly engaging, a Hayes Carll show is a show that you won’t want to miss!

His paean to Arkansas’ capitol city, “Little Rock,” has perhaps my favorite line about the city: “a piece of this earth for my peace of mind.”

An outstanding performer, he is also a phenomenal songwriter. He pens most of his own songs, but also writes for others.  NPR picked “Chances Are” one of its top picks for 2014.  They termed this song  (he wrote which was recorded by Lee Ann Womack) an instant classic.

Show time is 9:00 p.m. The opening back is Band of Heathens. Tickets are $20.