Tommy Emmanuel

A two-time Grammy nominee, Aussie guitarist Tommy Emmanuel boasts a career that spans five decades. Guitar icon bestowed the “Certified Guitar Player” title upon him. That's a rare distinction shared by only four other people in the world. On his first solo-acoustic album, 2011's Only, Emmanuel shows off his finger-picking ability and plays instrumentals that have a New Age quality to them (think of the late, great Michael Hedges). He performs tonight at 8 at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets are $39.75 to $49.75. (Niesel)