Joe Ely's 2005 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
May 21, 2005
Homer's Backyard Ball
"Homer's Backyard Ball" / Copperhead / Susan Gibson / the Gourds / Stoney Larue / Micky & The Motorcars / Joe Ely
I-40 East and Whitaker Road Amarillo, Texas, United States
May 20, 2005
Joe Ely Terry Allen Gala Houston, Texas, United States
May 15, 2005
Joe Ely Gruene Hall New Braunfels, Texas, United States
May 07, 2005
Joe Ely Gruene Hall New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Apr 20, 2005
Joe Ely Larry Joe Taylor's Music Fest Stephenville, Texas, United States
Apr 09, 2005
Joe Ely Food & Wine Festival Austin, Texas, United States
Apr 07, 2005
Joe Ely Heritage Place Amphitheatre Conroe, Texas, United States
Mar 18, 2005
Joe Ely Scholz Garten Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 13, 2005
Joe Ely Townes Van Zant Documentary Austin, Texas, United States
Feb 28, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at Tulsa Theater

Tulsa Theater Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Feb 27, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at The Auditorium

The Auditorium Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
Feb 26, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / Lyle lovett / John Hiatt

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / Lyle Lovett / John Hiatt at Heymann Performing Arts Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Feb 25, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at Florida State University

Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Feb 24, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at Tennessee Amphitheater

Tennessee Amphitheater Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Feb 22, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Feb 21, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at The Birchmere

The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Feb 20, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at Rams Head Live!

Rams Head Live! Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Feb 19, 2005
Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett

Guy Clark / Joe Ely / John Hiatt / Lyle Lovett at Mayo Performing Arts Center

Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Feb 17, 2005
John Hiatt / Lyle lovett / Guy Clark / Joe Ely McCarter Theatre Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Feb 16, 2005
Joe Ely Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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