JD Simo is the real deal. I have listened to and enjoyed a lot of his recorded music but this was my first time seeing him live and there's some magic in his performance that is missed by the recording studio. He breathes new life into the blues genre, his playing is noticeably free of cliche "blues" licks and posturing. His songs are still clearly rooted in a rich history of American music but with a fresh sounding approach that I find very appealing. Earls however is sort of a clunky space that is mainly a restaurant with a stage in the corner. I do appreciate them booking JD. I'll go see JD Simo again. Hopefully in a real music venue.

Great venue space with an awesome traditional country sound by a swell NC band.