Carl Verheyen, the former Supertramp guitarist with a head-spinning range of credits as a studio musician and solo artist, lives by a simple motto.
“I will not suck,” Verheyen said during a phone interview as he prepares to launch a tour that starts with a Friday evening show at xBk Live in Des Moines.
Verheyen has carved out a long and varied career, blending genres from rock to jazz to country, and his May 2 performance will showcase that versatility. He’ll be leading a five-piece band of world-class musicians throughout his set. He said he follows his inspiration in whatever musical direction it leads, and all the genre hopping he’s done through the years has deepened his knowledge of the guitar and his drive to create music that connects with a diverse audience…