Four years ago, singer-songwriter Greg Klyma embarked on what he calls his "never-ending tour." He hasn't looked back since.

In one stop out of many, Klyma will be performing his unique "lyrical Americana" music at 9 p.m. tomorrow at Zeno's, 100 W. College Ave.

His story goes back 10 years, when Klyma was first writing songs. He had to choose a career path. Much-needed inspiration came to him while he was having a chat with a friend.

"I don't remember everything from the conversation," Klyma said. "But it went something like, 'Why don't you [become a songwriter]?' And I thought, 'Why don't I?' Nobody was telling me I couldn't."

He explained the fears that hold back many people from trying to achieve their dreams in the arts fields.

"Well, people always try to make sure they will have something to fall back on," he said. "With that, you are expecting to fall back, and I didn't want to. So I became a songwriter, and it seems to be moving forward splendidly."

And moving splendidly it is. Klyma has received praise in the press, with both positive album and concert reviews.

"Blending social commentary, storytelling, stand-up comedy and stellar musicianship, Klyma delivers an entertaining live show likely to please anyone who's fed up with the state of commercial radio these days," wrote Metrobeat, a South Carolina music magazine.

This isn't the first time Klyma has played State College. He performed at Zeno's in October and also did shows at Webster's Bookstore Café, 128 S. Allen St.

Jim Eckess, a Webster's manager, said Klyma is an excellent entertainer and knows how to control an audience.

"He is a very confident storyteller," Eckess said. "If you are paying attention, he sucks you right into his stories."

Klyma said he always has a good time playing in State College and is looking forward to the concert. As before, while stomping his foot, he will be playing his originals with nothing more than acoustic guitar, mandolin and harmonica.

"I guess people don't really count bouncing [moving around a lot on stage] as an instrument," Klyma said of his on-stage activities. "But it's also an integral part."

Klyma's live show can go from serious to funny, including a crowd-rousing mandolin-driven cover of Madonna's "Material Girl."

"It's a hodge-podge," Klyma said. "All sorts of stuff goes on. Sometimes it's serious. Sometimes it's goofy."

But overall, the show's energy depends upon the audience, he said.

"I hope they are willing to participate," Klyma said. "It isn't good if you are playing a tune that people should sing along with and no one responds. It's reciprocal. I put in what the audience gives out."

The show is for fans 21 years of age and older.