John Oates and the Good Road Band

Earlier this year, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee John Oates showed off the Americana side of his sound with his new album, Arkansas. Backed by the Good Road Band, a group that includes Sam Bush on mandolin, Russ Pahl on pedal steel, Guthrie Trapp on electric guitar, Steve Mackey on bass, Nat Smith on cello, and Josh Day on drums and percussion, Oates sounds particularly invigorated. He and the band perform today at 2 p.m. at the Rock Hall. Local rockers Falling Stars open the show. (Niesel)