When classical guitar phenomenon Marc Ribot began his incredible career as a kid strumming in a handful of New Jersey garage bands, he hardly could have imagined the fame and praise his immense talents would eventually bring him. After moving to New York City in 1978, Ribot performed alongside the legendary Wilson Pickett before serving as lead guitarist for the influential jazz group the Lounge Lizards, where he perfected his unique blend of classical blues with a neo-pop and rock edge. Since forming a free jazz collective known as Spiritual Unity, Marc rarely makes solo appearances, but will grace Asbury Hall at Babeville with music from his career of over 30 years, including his latest collaboration, Ceramic Dog. Dog features a trio of talented musicians, including Ribot on guitar, Ches Smith on Drums and Shahzad Ismaily on bass. In addition to the three-piece group, a wealth of electronic sounds joins them to create an acoustically rich sound environment that mystified crowds in Europe when they toured throughout 2006. To the unfamiliar, the sounds of Ribot’s guitar should call to mind the Oscar nominated music from the films Walk the Line and The Departed, as he collaborated with T-Bone Burnett on both projects. Additionally, Ribot’s career includes work on a number of Elvis Costello and Tom Waits albums, as well as his additions to the Medeski, Martin & Wood record End of the World Party. While Ribot spends an impressive amount of time touring and presenting his music in live, intimate settings, the chance to experience him performing a rare solo show is not to be passed up. This show is being presented by Hallwalls Music (hallwalls.org).

Thursday, October 11 at 8pm. Asbury Hall at Babeville (formerly the Church),

341 Delaware Avenue (854-1694). $18 general;

$15/students/seniors/Hallwalls members