Alex Lambert, Harper O’Neill

Alex Lambert began his career on American Idol in 2010 and went on to pen songs for artists like Carly Rae Jepsen and Justin Bieber. But when his debut album, Lonely Avenue, was released in October 2024, it was clear that his efforts to nurture his solo endeavors had paid off. With a rich timbre and a heavy helping of Lone Star soul, Lambert’s love and appreciation of his home state is evident throughout the album, blending country, blues and R&B into a sonically satisfying nine-song package tied up with a “everything’s bigger in Texas” bow. Lambert is easy on the ears, but heavy on the heart — a perfect post-Valentine’s Day show that’ll keep the love going.

Alex Lambert, Harper O’Neill • Sat, Feb. 15 at 9 pm • $15 • 21+ • The District Bar • 916 W. First Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com