Tommy Womack, Will Kimbrough at Historic Train Depot, Myrtle Beach, Sept. 13

Jeff Roberts and Seth Funderburk have once again put together a show that's sure to appeal to alternative music aficionados, adults who still don't play well with others, and other seekers of truth, insight and wit. On Sept. 13, South By Southeast is bringing Nashville "undersiders" Tommy Womack and Will Kimbrough to the historic Train Depot in Myrtle Beach. Get your tickets now, because – though these guys may be flying under the radar of the mainstream public – alternative buffs know them well.

Singer/songwriter Tommy Womack has become something of a alternative country hero. The Village Voice said of him, "Think Spalding Gray if he'd grown up in Kentucky with a guitar and a vinyl copy of Black and Blue." He has earned kudos from media outlets and bloggers around the country. Touring now in support of his fifth solo CD, There I Said It, Womack reveals a wicked, sometimes dark, sense of humor in tracks like "Too Much Month At the End of the Xanax" and "Alpha Male and the Canine Mystery Band."

In addition, the talented writer is releasing his second book, "The Lavender Boys & Elsie," which is a fictional collection of letters documenting the Civil War's only all-gay Confederate regiment and other craziness. His 1995 autobiographical memoir of life on the road, "Cheese Chronicles: The True Story of a Rock & Roll Band You Never Heard Of" has become nothing short of a cult classic.

The other half of the duo, Will Kimbrough, is also no stranger to cynicism and humor. His newest offering is Americanitis, which demonstrates not only a healthy social conscience, but also the Mobile native's impressive songwriting talent. Named American Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year, Kimbrough is also a sought-after guitarist.

Together, Kimbrough and Womack are the backbone of Daddy, a two- to five-piece band that delivers guitar mastery and rockin' licks along with tongue in cheek tunes like "I Miss Ronald Reagan." This will be the first time I've seen these guys, and I can't wait.

If you've never been to a South By Southeast music feast, you're missing out on a unique experience. Where else does your $25 ticket ($20 if you're a member) get you a night of fantastically never off-the-shelf music, free dinner, free wine and free beer? And chocolate chip cookies?

South By Southeast is a nonprofit organization devoted to showcasing top quality musicians whose talents have either not yet been noticed or are generally ignored by the national media.

For reservations, call Jeff Roberts at Sounds Better Records at 843-497-3643. Better yet, stop by the store at 9904 N. Kings Hwy in Hidden Village in Myrtle Beach, SC. (There will be an opening act - don't know who yet - starting at 7 p.m. Tommy Womack and Will Kimbrough will go on about 8 o'clock.) Photo: L-R, Will Kimbrough, Tommy Womack. Photo by Russ Riddle.