It's actually rare that guitarist Doyle Bramhall II gets to tour with his band Smokestack. So it's a treat that, on Saturday, he brings Smokestack to Westerly for a show in the Knickerbocker Cafe.

Of course, as a solo artist, Bramhall has produced a nice body of blues-based rock over two decades on albums such as "Jellycream," "Welcome" and "Doyle Bramhall 2."

If that sounds rather, ah, sparse, well, he's been busy:

He played in the ARC Angels with Charley Sexton, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon.

He toured with Roger Waters.

For year's he's toured and recorded with Eric Clapton as a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist - and co-produced EC's 2013 album "Old Sock."

He's also worked with T-Bone Burnett, Questlove, Elton John, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Gary Clark, Jr., Gregg Allman, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint.

For all his much-in-demandness, though, Bramhall is terrific as leader of his wonderful band. And if you show up Saturday, be sure to request his amazing song called "Day Come Down."

- RICK KOSTER

Doyle Bramhall II, 8 p.m. Saturday, The Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly; $30 advance, $35 day of the show; (401) 315-5070.