Seth Walker with Samantha Grimes

Seth Walker plays The Hook and Ladder on Thursday, October 22, with Samantha Grimes joining him. It's a 21+ show in the venue's theater room, so you'll want your ID on you.

Walker is a modern Americana artist with a voice that pulls from gospel and the South, paired with a strong command of the guitar. He's spent time living in Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin, and he's now based in Asheville. Critics have described his work as "deft and elegant," and Country Standard Time called him the poster boy for the "Big Tent" theory of Americana—a way of talking about how he blends blues, gospel, pop, R&B, rock, and a dash of country into one set. He'll be sharing the stage with Samantha Grimes, whose lyricism and storytelling have earned their own praise.

He's touring his latest album, Why The Worry, which features tracks like "Wendy Darling," "Wicked Mortals," and "Trainwreck." Between the new material and the older songs he's known for, the set should give you a good sense of where he's been and where he's at now. With Grimes on the bill, it's a full night of songwriting.

Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM. For reserved seats, tickets are $24 in advance at the box office, $27 in advance online, and $30 at the door. General admission is $18 in advance at the box office, $21 in advance online, and $24 at the door. The Hook and Ladder is at 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406.