Eight Gigs: John 5

Thu., Nov. 12, The Boardwalk, 7 p.m., $18

Fans of Marilyn Manson and John 5's current band, Rob Zombie, need no introduction to one of the most innovative guitarists to ever take over mainstream rock radio. For the uninitiated, John 5, a.k.a. John William Lowery, has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including such disparate artists as k.d. Lang, Garbage, Meat Loaf, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash and Lynyrd Skynyrd. His most recent offering, Careful with That Axe, finds Lowery showcasing his skill at playing multiple genres of music like country, rock, jazz, classical and more. 9426 Greenback Lane, www.facebook.com/John5official.