A regular visitor to these parts, Clarks bassist Greg Joseph returns to town for his first solo tour in support of American Diary, his new LP. The lively disc recalls his other band, with surprising flourishes that include some electro percussion: Picture Bob Mould’s Modulate going Americana (in a good way). For this tour, however, he’ll leave the sampler at home and play quiet — but lively — acoustic sets.

This article appears in May 17-23, 2006.