Trade in the eggnog and fuzzy sweater for a tallboy of cold beer and a few Santa Claus patches on a denim jacket, because JD McPherson rolls into The Basement East this week for a one-night stop on his Socks: A Rock ’n’ Roll Christmas Tour.
An annual holiday show named after McPherson’s 2018 album of seasonal originals, the show should be a festive night with a twist of vintage rockabilly, soul and rock ’n’ roll music. Arrive early, because main support comes from Melissa Carper, a can’t-miss singer-songwriter in the Americana scene who’s touring in support of a new holiday album, A Very Carper Christmas. On the new collection of tunes, Carper channels moments of old-school Christmas crooning (“Christmas Memories”), weaves heavy-hearted folk tales (“Just One Stocking”) and, at times, has a ton of fun (“Dumpster Divin’ on Christmas Eve”). Together, Carper and McPherson should deliver a one-two punch unlike any other touring tandem this holiday season.
8 p.m. at The Basement East
917 Woodland St.
