02.15.10

Another John Doe

Known mainly for being a founding member of legendary Los Angeles punk band X, John Doe—like his band member Exene Cervenka—has also ventured into his own solo career. (Though here’s a random fact: That version of “I Will Always Love You” that comes on the jukebox in “The Bodyguard” was actually sung by him.)

John Doe, now 55, still plays for that same audience X garnered in the ‘80s—growing with the fanbase, maturing in sound and sight. X might have played punk but they were also extremely popular with the rockabilly followers as well. John Doe is verging on the edge of alt-country, but still maintains his origins. With slide guitar a plenty, John Doe’s tracks and vocals now bring to mind Johnny Cash, Neil Young and Outlaw Country music in general. His solo work now shows off collaborations with Neko Case (the New Pornographers) and covers of tracks like Waylon Jennings’ “Stop the World and Let Me Off.”

Jon Doe’s been treating audiences to solo sets for a while now, but this time it’s even more special, opening up for the Blasters.

John Doe performs at the Coach House, Sat., Feb 20, 6 p.m., $18. 33157 Camino Capistrano #C, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.9366. All ages.