Tracy Lawrence brings his brand of traditional country to the intimate Penn & Teller Theater, a room known more for illusion and comedy than steel guitar and fiddle, but that contrast makes for an interesting night out. Lawrence built his career on honest, plainspoken country songs in the early '90s, and hits like "Alibis," "Sticks and Stones," and "Time Marches On" still hold up as staples of the genre from that era. His voice carries the kind of gravel and warmth that comes from decades on the road, and he tends to lean into that history during live shows, mixing chart-toppers with stories about how they came to be.

The venue itself seats guests close to the stage, so there's a chance to catch small details—the way Lawrence works a crowd, the interplay between him and his band, the little asides between songs. For anyone who grew up on 90s country radio, this is a chance to hear those songs performed by the person who made them famous, in a setting that feels more like a listening room than an arena.