Joe Pug carries the kind of weary wisdom that usually takes a lot more than forty years to earn. He famously ditched playwrighting school to work as a carpenter in Chicago, a pivot that eventually gave the world the sharp, narrative-heavy songs found on his breakthrough EP, Nation of Heat. His writing is lean and devoid of the typical indie-folk fluff, landing somewhere between the literary grit of Raymond Carver and the steady observation of John Prine. He has spent years proving he is one of the most consistent craftsmen in the game. This show provides a perfect setting for his brand of quiet, unhurried intensity.
Sat, Feb 21, 8pm, $52
The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
