On the grounds

Following that well-worn path of Hootie and the Blowfish’s Darius Rucker and Jon Bon Jovi, former rocker Dallas Smith saw the commercial potential in turning to mainstream country for career longevity. The leader of Nickelback proteges Default, Smith’s solo career has stayed in the country camp, most recently with this year’s EP Tippin’ Point. He plays the Coca-Cola Stage Friday at 9:30 p.m.