Holiday in the Heartland: An Evening with Michael Stanley and the Resonators

It's been a solid year for heartland rocker Michael Stanley. The guy self-released his new album, The Ride, which came on the heels of last year's The Hang, an introspective album he's referred to as his darkest release yet. The Ride presents a much more positive perspective, something that's reflected in Stanley's more regular live appearances (earlier this year, he held down a four-night stand at the Tangier). Expect to hear MSB favs as well as a good sampling of Stanley's solo material at tonight's holiday show at House of Blues, an annual tradition for Stanley and his band the Resonators. (Niesel)