Ray Scott with Red Thyme Duo at Tip Top Deluxe

Ray Scott brings his neo-traditional country sound to Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids, with special guests Red Thyme Duo adding Americana harmonies. Scott’s music is rooted in the outlaw country tradition of Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, but his own story—from a childhood in North Carolina to Nashville songwriting for artists like Clay Walker—gives his performance an authentic, blue-collar edge.

Expect a lively evening of storytelling and twangy guitars, backed by the intimate atmosphere of a local bar. Red Thyme Duo’s folk-tinged set opens the night, setting the stage for Scott’s catalog of hard-hitting country anthems. It’s a chance to see a seasoned songwriter in a close-up setting, where every lyric lands.