Heartland Rock
One of the most respected songwriters of his generation, John Hiatt was a hero among critics and fellow musicians long before the wider world discovered his work. With lyrics that turn from acidic wit to bitter self-examination at a moment’s notice, his work is known for strong melodies that take rock and blues tropes and reshape them into fresh sounds, all accented by the sharp, yet thoughtful rapport of his gritty voice.
His songs have been covered by everyone from Bonnie Raitt and Dr. Feelgood to Iggy Pop and Three Dog Night, an eclecticism that reflects a catalog of recordings, which explore folk, rock, pop, R&B, country and blues with equal vigor. John Hiatt performs in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. | johnhiatt.com
