Jimbo Scott Band in Minden concert

The Jimbo Scott Band will perform 7 p.m. Friday at the CVIC Hall.

Jimbo Scott has one of those voices that makes you stop, walk into the venue you were about to pass by, and see who is singing. A powerhouse singer-songwriter, his music recalls Tennessee country, bluegrass and Oakland soul. If you like Zach Brown, Tracy Chapman, the John Butler Trio or Jason Isbell, then you will like Jimbo Scott.

Scott describes his music as a poppy-folk rock sound, and says he writes songs based on “the things he sees.” One song on the album is about a road trip to Seattle and another describes a person he met.

A favorite of the Bay Area’s folk and Americana scene, Jimbo Scott has been entertaining audiences far and wide for more than a decade, including 2 years as a member of the famed NorCal Jamgrass band, Poor Man’s Whiskey. His solo work evokes traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass, Oakland soul in sepia toned California landscapes and life-scapes.

Described by Tahoe Weekly as “Honest Honey-Eyed Americana,” Jimbo’s music casts reflections around the room, flashing from honest self-deprecation to cinematic retrospectives on our part in shaping our communities and accounting the consequences of our actions and inactions.

Scott performs a vast majority of his gigs by himself; however, he will often play with a backup band; which includes a kick drums, bass guitar, a keyboard and sometimes a saxophone.

“I do a lot of solo acoustic things because that’s the easiest,” Scott said. “I can show up anywhere and play my guitar and there are a lot of places out there where that’s really all they want. They want something that’s going to create music that you can talk behind.”

The CVIC Hall is located at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden. Tickets are $20 members, $22 general audience, and kids under 18 are free with a paid adult ticket. Tickets are available at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395, Minden, online at www.cvartscouncil.com, and by phone at 775-782-8207. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25 if not sold out. For more information, visit www.cvartscouncil.com