Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk will meet in the listening room of Poplar Knight Spot in downtown Aberdeen, Sunday, Feb. 12, at 6:45 p.m., when Malcolm Holcombe takes the stage.

Born and raised in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, Holcombe is recognized by the contemporary U.S. and European folk/Americana community as a unique guitarist/vocalist and performer of national stature.

General admission seats are $15 at the door, and may also be purchased online at www.theroosterswife.org.

Years ago, following Malcolm Holcombe's career could be as unnerving and high-wire suspenseful as his riveting live performances.

His brilliance was obvious to a core of fans and some attentive music journalists, but so were the self-destructive tendencies that floated around this mercurial man like wraiths.

But he is many years sober, performing worldwide and happily married to a woman who manages his schedule and keeps his inner garden clear for the work. He retains his quirky, fascinating character, and he writes - in spasms of energy and clarity, producing visions that hover between earthy solidity and rustic mysticism.

Moving back to the Carolina hills proved a powerful tonic. Holcombe let in help where before he'd pushed it away. With deep faith in God and a commitment to his art, Holcombe repaired himself and his career. The measure of that fixing today can be found in the story of "To Drink The Rain."

The Rooster's Wife is a community arts organization committed to bringing the best in live music to the Sandhills. Home base is the gallery room of Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St. in downtown Aberdeen. Medical outreach and school programs occur regularly off-site.

The doors open at 6 p.m. for this week's show, with the music kicking off at 6:45 p.m.

For more information visit www.theroosterswife.org, or call (910) 585-1614.