Sporty Lee's recent album, Allotropes, is an immense-sounding record. The moniker of Jason Heminger, Sporty Lee is an impeccable writer of alternative folk-pop, blending elements of earnest stadium rock and quiet moments of reflection. Live, Sporty Lee disposes of the lush instrumentation present of Allotropes, leaving him bare with an acoustic guitar or a piano. Still, that structure and potential remains evident, which is a terrific indication of his ability to compose stunningly effective songs. There's very little sign of the difficulties that can befall singer-songwriters - no aimless journaling, no sacrificing melody for forced emoting, always remaining present instead of falling prey to naval-gazing. No, Sporty Lee has a sure hand, bringing a quiet confidence and a compelling voice to the landscape of solo folkies.

SPORTY LEE, w/ Smile for the Sky, Craig Salt Peters Band, Richie Dagger's Crime, 8 p.m., Half Pint Pizza Pub, 2710 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, no cover, 253.272.2531