The Rustic is giving Houstonians a special way to celebrate the holiday weekend with a live performance by innovative country music artist David Nail.

On Friday, May 22, Nail will take over the stage to give fans a captivating performance that combines inspiration from his country roots, the guitar-heavy stomp of Oasis, the reverb-heavy wash of Ryan Adams, the rhythmic punch of the Black Keys and the anthemic swell of Kings of Leon.

Nail has spent a decade leaving his unique mark on modern country music. He reaches a new creative peak with 2018’s Only This and Nothing More, a record that matches his longtime melodic chops with atmospheric rock ‘n’ roll guitars, lush keyboards, drum loops, and rule-breaking arrangements. Billed not as a solo album, but as a project by David Nail and the Well Ravens, Only This and Nothing More finds its front man leaving behind the familiar comfort of his longtime record label and, instead, uncovering new ground with help from two longtime partners; multi-instrumentalist Andrew Petroff and producer Jason Hall.

Nail and the Well Ravens co-wrote a collection of songs that placed a contemporary spin on older sounds. The result is Nail’s most sonically adventurous work to date, as well as his first release as an independent artist. He’s a country crooner one moment, an indie rocker the next, and a diversely compelling front man throughout. Most importantly, he’s an artist following his muse, making music without rules or regulations.

“Having David Nail come perform at The Rustic over Memorial Day weekend is the perfect way to kick off the summer season,” said Kyle Noonan, co-owner of FreeRange Concepts, creator of The Rustic. “He is an unforgettable artist with his exquisite combination of country and indie rock. We hope everyone will come out and enjoy this special concert as we celebrate the holiday weekend.”

General admission tickets are available for $22 at therustic.com and $25 day-of-show. General admission seating is limited and first come, first serve. VIP tickets are available for $50 and include a separate VIP entrance, access to a private VIP area with an optimal view of the stage and private bar service.

With its casual atmosphere, live musical acts and unique, full-service dining experience featuring farm-fresh, homestyle dishes and a Texas-sized selection of wines, spirits and 40 beers on tap, The Rustic has carved a distinctive niche among Dallas, San Antonio and Houston restaurants. The concept is the brainchild of Noonan, Josh Sepkowitz and Texas country artist Pat Green, whose love of the outdoors and live music helped bring The Rustic to life. The result is a fun and relaxing dining and concert experience from a phenomenal patio, all under the big Texas sky.

The Rustic is located at 1836 Polk St. in Houston.