Bobby Long is a British-born singer-songwriter who wraps his voice around the truth without judgment, melancholy without tears. His gentle guitar style allows for his plaintive and honest lyrics to crash like thunder. It's the blues with a solution. There are many comparisons to be made, but toss those aside for a moment won't you and leave it to the man, his guitar, and you.

Bobby Long plays Thursday, September 28, at Photo City Improv, 543 Atlantic Avenue. 9 p.m. $10-$12. photocityimprov.com; musicbobbylong.com.