Georgia boy Corey Smith is back to help you ring in the New Year right. The former high school teacher is now a successful country-blues artist with a soulful voice and booze-driven lyrics. Favorites like “Twenty-One,” from Smith’s 2003 debut album Undertones, will rock you into 2013.
House of Blues, 4640 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach. Monday, 8 p.m. $22–$52.50. (843) 272-3000, www.hob.com