For his most recent studio effort, Chris Isaak went back to his roots, and that’s not a crack about his famous haircut, which will live on as long as David Lynch films exist on a playable digital format. Instead, he used 2011’s Beyond the Sun album to go back—literally and metaphorically—to Memphis’ storied Sun Records, where he recorded a series of reverent covers of rock’s fundamental songs. It’s an interesting listen, one that shows off Isaak’s unique kind of versatility. Somehow, he’s able to turn in credible vocal impressions of Elvis, Jerry Lee and even Johnny Cash, while still sounding like himself. Expect a similar level of taste and selection on this holiday tour, and plenty of selections from that '04 Christmas album he did, too.
Tue., Dec. 2, 8 p.m., 2014
