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Matthew Good performs "Avalanche"

Upon first listening to Matthew Good, one may be drawn to his sarcastic lyrics or recognizable voice. The Matthew Good Band was one of the most successful alternative rock bands in the late 1990s and early aughts, releasing seven albums from 1995 to 2001. Now a solo performer, and with a less than syrupy-sweet reputation, the Canadian-born Good has a penchant for irreverence—just ask Nickelback or anybody who reads his personal blog regularly. His angry and sardonic personality is a psychologist’s dream, and it carries over into his catchy music. On Friday, however, he’s going to just let his music speak for itself, as Good makes a quick pit-stop in Buffalo as part of his first ever solo acoustic tour. The show, which will go down at Club Infinity, is his only Stateside appearance, so it’s a must-see.

Friday, April 7 at 7pm. Club Infinity, 8166 Main Street, Williamsville. (565-0110) $20-$25.

(go to Ticketmaster.com for info).