Joe Ely's 2012 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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 13, 2012 –
Sep 16, 2012
Grapefest 2012
The Wonders / Joe Ely / jon wolfe / Dirty River Boys / Sam Baker / Sons of Fathers / Midnight River Choir / Tom Braxton / Josh Weathers Band / Le Freak / Satisfaction / Spellbound / Voodoo Blue / Good Question / Beyond the Pale / The Walton Stout Band / Jolie Holliday / Claire Fowler / Jack County / Joseph Vincelli / Laura K. Webb / Southern Steel / Honey Henny Lime / Barry Martin / Brad Thompson / Tres Leches Trio / Meet the World / River Trip / Leah Marr / Steepwater / Bonnie Lang Band / The Zydeco Stingrays / Aprilmade / The Soundhouse Band / Amber Lucille & the Lightness / Railhead Show all bands
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Downtown Grapevine Grapevine, TX, US
Aug 18, 2012
Joe Ely Band Reunion / Mike Stinson / Hudson Moore / wil cope Antone's Nightclub Austin, Texas, United States
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Aug 17, 2012
Joe Ely Challis Golf Course Challis, ID
Aug 10, 2012
"Braun Brothers Reunion" / Joe Ely / Sons of Bill

Braun Brothers Reunion

Challis Community Stage Challis, Idaho, United States
Aug 09, 2012 –
Aug 11, 2012
Braun Brothers Reunion Festival 2012
Django Walker / Jerry Jeff Walker / Micky and the Motorcars / Jason Eady / Sons of Bill / Joe Ely / The Damn Quails / Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison / Reckless Kelly / Cody Canada & the Departed
Challis Golf Course Challis, Idaho, United States
Jul 14, 2012
Joe Ely McGonigel's Mucky Duck Houston, Texas, United States
Jul 13, 2012
Joe Ely / BettySoo Poor David's Pub Dallas, Texas, United States
Jul 06, 2012
"Fest Out West" / Joe Ely

Fest Out West

Fest Out West Festival Grounds Lajitas, Texas, United States
Jul 05, 2012 –
Jul 09, 2012
Fest Out West 2012
Robert Earl Keen / Reckless Kelly / Chris Knight / Joe Ely / Corb Lund / Micky and the Motorcars / Dale Watson / Dirty River Boys / Gary P. Nunn / Corb Lund & the Hurtin' Albertans / Max Stalling / The Trishas / Matt Skinner / Trevor Hickle
Kerrville, TX
Jun 02, 2012
Joe Ely Saxon Pub Austin, Texas, United States
Jun 01, 2012
Joe Ely Saxon Pub Austin, Texas, United States
May 11, 2012
Joe Ely Dan's Silverleaf Denton, Texas, United States
May 06, 2012
Joe Ely Uncle Billy's Austin, Texas, United States
May 05, 2012
Joe Ely / Mark Wayne Glasmire Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse Dallas, Texas, United States
Apr 29, 2012
Joe Ely / Michael O'Connor House of rock Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Apr 20, 2012
Joe Ely Cheatham Street Warehouse San Marcos, Texas, United States
Apr 18, 2012
Joe Ely / David Grissom / Denny Freeman / Reese Wynans / Chris Layton / Malford Milligan / David Holt at Antone's
Joe Ely / David Grissom / Denny Freeman / Reese Wynans / Chris Layton / Malford Milligan / David Holt
Antone's Austin, Texas, United States
Apr 13, 2012
Joe Ely / Lincoln Durham Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall San Antonio, Texas, United States
Mar 17, 2012
Joe Ely / Dash Rip Rock Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Midland, Texas, United States
Mar 15, 2012
SXSW
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band / Jimmy Cliff / Eric Burdon / Joe Ely / Alejandro Escovedo / Tom Morello / Arcade Fire / Garland Jeffreys / The Low Anthem
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Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater Austin, Texas, United States

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Mar 15, 2012
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Kevin Gordon / Jeff Plankenhorn / Joe Ely on Feb 18, 2012 [907-small]

Kevin Gordon / Jeff Plankenhorn / Joe Ely
Feb 18, 2012
 Berwyn, Illinois, United States
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Mar 15, 2012
 Austin, Texas, United States
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 Austin, Texas, United States
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 Austin, Texas, United States
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 Austin, Texas, United States
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 Austin, Texas, United States
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