Martin Sexton: an infectious soloist

(this piece was published by Planet JH Weekly)The delicacy of vocal range and his charismatic audience interaction is impressive enough to buy a ticket for a Martin Sexton show. That infectious energy and the power of a single voice are well displayed within the confines of his most recent Live at the Fillmore album. From wild and rollicking to deep, self-questioning tunes, Sexton is one hell of a talent and a multi-trick pony.Opening the show is former Jackson local, folk-pop singer-songwriter Jay Nash. Bringing to mind a dash of mellow, Nebraska-era Springsteen and the mainstream sensibility of John Mayer, Nash spent thirteen years in L.A. before heading east to settle in Vermont. Nash released his tenth album, Letters from the Lost, in May of 2013. Martin Sexton with guest Jay Nash, 8 p.m. Thursday at the Pink Garter Theatre. $25-$28. PinkGarterTheatre.com.