MASTER MUSICIANS:

Lyle Lovett typically performs backed by his brilliant Large Band. But every now and then he’ll slip out for something a little more spare. He’s currently on tour with another great singer-songwriter in John Hiatt for a quiet evening in which two masters will play their songs with just voice and guitar. 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hobby Center, 800 Bagby; $39.50-$79.50; 713-315-2525, thehobbycenter.org.