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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 18, 2006
Joe Ely Auslander Restuarant Fredericksburg, Texas, United States
Nov 17, 2006
Joe Ely Cactus Café, University of Texas Austin, Texas, United States
Nov 14, 2006
Joe Ely Joe's Pub New York, New York, United States
Nov 05, 2006
Joe Ely TBA Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 25, 2006
Joe Ely Shack In The Back Midland, Texas, United States
Oct 21, 2006
Joe Ely Antone's Beaumont, Texas, United States
Oct 17, 2006
Joe Ely GSD&M Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 14, 2006
"Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival" / Joe Ely

Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival

Downtown Square Conroe, Texas, United States
Oct 08, 2006
Joe Ely Molly Ivans BBQ Roast Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 07, 2006
Joe Ely Snyder Bike Rally Snyder, Texas, United States
Sep 30, 2006
Joe Ely Gruene Hall New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Sep 23, 2006
"Uncorked Wine and Music Festival" / Joe Ely / James McMurtry / Sisters Morales

Uncorked Wine and Music Festival

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Town Park Lake City, Colorado, United States
Sep 22, 2006
Joe Ely Abbey Theatre Durango, Colorado, 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


Woody Guthrie Tribute
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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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
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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 122 concerts
1980 71 concerts
1979 49 concerts
1978 57 concerts
1977 104 concerts
1966 28 concerts
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