Indiana singer-songwriter and guitarist Nick Dittmeier will perform a duo show at Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge on Thursday, October 1, bringing a sharp, story-driven blend of roots music, Americana and alt-country.

Presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections, the all-ages evening will begin with an optional potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Guests who would like to participate in the potluck are invited to bring a dish to share.

Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Dittmeier has spent more than a decade chronicling Midwestern lives through songs filled with grit, humor, empathy and a strong sense of place. His writing often focuses on working people, small towns, complicated families and the everyday stories that can easily be overlooked.

His latest release, Apparition, continues to expand that sound while keeping the focus on real people and lived experience. The album blends alt-country, roots rock and darker Americana influences with the direct storytelling that has long defined his work.

For the Cambridge performance, Dittmeier will appear in a duo format, offering audiences a stripped-down and personal version of his music that places even more emphasis on the songs, guitar work and stories behind them.