Maria Muldaur's 1974 hit, "Midnight at the Oasis," is fitting for her show at Abilene, seeing as how it's our little roots-rock oasis on the edge of downtown. Throughout her 40 some odd years in the biz, Muldaur has shaken and moved through roots-rock's myriad sub genres, including New Orleans jazz and blues on one of my favorite records, "Louisiana Love Call," released in 1992.

Maria Muldaur performs Wednesday, October 14, at Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 8 p.m. $25. abilenebarandounge.com; mariamuldaur.com.