John Oates lets his Americana show

You probably think of John Oates as half of Hall & Oates, the duo that was known in the 1980s for such classic rock-blues anthems as “Private Eyes” and “I Can’t Go For That.” Although Oates and Daryl Hall still tour together, those who attend a solo concert by Oates will likely walk away feeling as if they’re discovered a brand-new musician. At a show not long ago at Nashville, Tenn.’s historic Station Inn, Oates’ blend of Americana and blues had the audience clambering for more, even though the show started well after midnight.

“I played guitar for 14 years before I even met Daryl,” Oates said. “It really formed me as a musician and informed everything I do.”