Joe Ely Concert History

Joe Ely (February 9, 1947 - December 5, 2025) was a musician from Lubbock, Texas who rose to popularity as one of the central figures within the Texas-centered progressive country movement of the 1970s and 1980s. He began his career as a member of the Flatlanders, which he co-formed in the early 1970s. By 1973, the band had broken up with each member going on to lead successful solo careers. Ely released his debut self-titled album dropped in 1977. It was the first of 16, with "Love and Freedom" (2025) being his last. On December 15, 2025, Joe Ely passed away at the age of 78 due to complications from dementia and pneumonia.

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Joe Ely Tours & Concerts (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jan 18, 2019
Joe Ely / Sara Van Buskirk The Heights Houston, Texas, United States
Dec 14, 2018
Joe Ely / Daniel Markham Dan's Silverleaf Denton, Texas, United States
Dec 07, 2018
Joe Ely River Road Icehouse New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Nov 30, 2018
Joe Ely Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nov 24, 2018
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Saxon Pub Austin, Texas, United States
Nov 23, 2018
Joe Ely Saxon Pub Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 01, 2018
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Auditorium Shores Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 29, 2018
Willie Nelson / Leon Bridges / Carrie Rodriguez / Tameca Jones / Joe Ely

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Auditorium Shores Austin, Texas, United States
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Aug 24, 2018
Alejandro Escovedo / Joe Ely Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 19, 2018
Alejandro Escovedo / Joe Ely City Winery Boston Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 04, 2018
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Red Dragon Listening Room Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Aug 03, 2018
Delbert McClinton / Joe Ely / Casey James The Theatre at Grand Prairie Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Jun 30, 2018
Fitzgeralds American Music Festival
"Fitzgeralds American Music Festival" / Ruby Boots / Kevin Gordon / Michelle Malone / Joe Ely / Kelly Willis / The Ike Reilly Assassination / Sarah Shook & the Disarmers / Jon Dee Graham / The Vanessa Davis Band / Devil in a Woodpile / Katy Guillen and The Girls / Wild Skies Show all bands
FitzGerald's Berwyn, Illinois, United States
Jun 08, 2018
Joe Ely Levitt Pavilion Arlington Arlington, Texas, United States
Mar 23, 2018
Joe Ely Saxon Pub Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 02, 2018
Joe Ely The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Jan 26, 2018
Joe Ely / Terry Allen The Heights Theater Houston, Texas, United States
Jan 20, 2018
Joe Ely / Terry Allen
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The Kessler Theater Dallas, Texas, United States
Jan 10, 2018
Joe Ely / Keeton Coffman Main Street Crossing Tomball, TX, US
Dec 17, 2017
Joe Ely Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Joe Ely
Mar 10, 1996
 Olgiate Comasco, Italy
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SXSW
Mar 15, 2012
 Austin, Texas, United States
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“Oklahoma Hills” - Bruce, Arlo Guthrie, Joe Ely

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Sep 29, 1996
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Bruce Springsteen / Terence Trent D'Arby / Joe Ely
Jun 26, 1993
 New York, New York, United States
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The Kinks / Joe Ely on Aug 21, 1981 [974-small]

The Kinks / Joe Ely
Aug 21, 1981
 Berkeley, California, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Joe Ely on Aug 7, 1981 [859-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Joe Ely
Aug 7, 1981
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Linda Ronstadt / Joe Ely on Sep 26, 1982 [966-small]

Linda Ronstadt / Joe Ely
Sep 26, 1982
 Berkeley, California, United States
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Miller Lite's Biggest Party in History for Texas Special Olympics on Sep 3, 1989 [371-small]

Miller Lite's Biggest Party in History for Texas Special Olympics
Sep 3, 1989
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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The Kinks / Joe Ely on Aug 22, 1981 [310-small]

The Kinks / Joe Ely
Aug 22, 1981
 Berkeley, California, United States
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The Kinks / Joe Ely on Aug 21, 1981 [309-small]

The Kinks / Joe Ely
Aug 21, 1981
 Berkeley, California, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Joe Ely on Sep 24, 1981 [551-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Joe Ely
Sep 24, 1981
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Joe Ely / The Clash on Oct 4, 1979 [172-small]

Joe Ely / The Clash
Oct 4, 1979
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Genres:

Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Country
Country Rock
Americana
Rockabilly
Roots Rock
Alt-Country
Outlaw Country
Texas Country
Alternative Country
Classic Texas Country
Tejano
Pub Rock
Texas
Scandipop
Progressive Country
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Concerts Per Year:

2025 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2020 3 concerts
2019 16 concerts
2018 18 concerts
2017 59 concerts
2016 63 concerts
2015 93 concerts
2014 98 concerts
2013 64 concerts
2012 49 concerts
2011 61 concerts
2010 54 concerts
2009 48 concerts
2008 66 concerts
2007 96 concerts
2006 83 concerts
2005 98 concerts
2004 80 concerts
2003 65 concerts
2002 55 concerts
2001 30 concerts
2000 103 concerts
1999 87 concerts
1998 96 concerts
1997 79 concerts
1996 94 concerts
1995 85 concerts
1994 85 concerts
1993 93 concerts
1992 96 concerts
1991 48 concerts
1990 122 concerts
1989 112 concerts
1988 102 concerts
1987 130 concerts
1986 109 concerts
1985 57 concerts
1984 26 concerts
1982 76 concerts
1981 121 concerts
1980 71 concerts
1979 49 concerts
1978 57 concerts
1977 104 concerts
1966 28 concerts
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