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 5)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 29, 2017
Joe Ely Gruene Hall New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Apr 28, 2017
Joe Ely Kemp Center For The Arts Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
Apr 21, 2017
Joe Ely Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall San Antonio, Texas, United States
Apr 14, 2017
Joe Ely Cactus Café, University of Texas Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 25, 2017
Joe Ely McGonigel's Mucky Duck Houston, Texas, United States
Mar 18, 2017
Joe Ely The Liberty Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Mar 17, 2017
Joe Ely Cactus Theater Lubbock, Texas, United States
Mar 16, 2017
Joe Ely Hoot's Pub Amarillo, Texas, United States
Mar 12, 2017
Austin Music Awards
"Austin Music Awards" / Terry Allen / The Bluebonnets / Lyle lovett / Steve Earle / Kat Edmonson / Joe Ely / Grupo Fantasma / Kelly Willis / Brownout / Erika Wennerstrom / The Trishas / Jai Malano / Johnny Moeller / Jackie Venson / Carolyn Wonderland / Lou Lou Show all bands
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 02, 2017
The Outlaw Country Cruise
"The Outlaw Country Cruise" / Blackberry Smoke / The Mavericks / Lucinda Williams / Steve Earle / Jessi Colter / Shooter Jennings With Waymore’s Outlaws / Dale Watson / Old 97's / Elizabeth Cook / Drivin' n' Cryin' / The Secret Sisters / Roger Alan Wade / Mojo Nixon / Joe Ely / Chris Knight / The Mastersons / Jim Lauderdale / Supersuckers / Jesse Dayton / Carlene Carter / Scott H. Biram Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Mar 01, 2017
The Outlaw Country Cruise
"The Outlaw Country Cruise" / Blackberry Smoke / The Mavericks / Lucinda Williams / Steve Earle / Jessi Colter / Shooter Jennings With Waymore’s Outlaws / Dale Watson / Old 97's / Elizabeth Cook / Drivin' n' Cryin' / The Secret Sisters / Roger Alan Wade / Mojo Nixon / Joe Ely / Chris Knight / The Mastersons / Jim Lauderdale / Supersuckers / Jesse Dayton / Carlene Carter / Scott H. Biram Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 28, 2017
The Outlaw Country Cruise
"The Outlaw Country Cruise" / Blackberry Smoke / The Mavericks / Lucinda Williams / Steve Earle / Jessi Colter / Shooter Jennings With Waymore’s Outlaws / Dale Watson / Old 97's / Elizabeth Cook / Drivin' n' Cryin' / The Secret Sisters / Roger Alan Wade / Mojo Nixon / Joe Ely / Chris Knight / The Mastersons / Jim Lauderdale / Supersuckers / Jesse Dayton / Carlene Carter / Scott H. Biram Show all bands
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 27, 2017
The Outlaw Country Cruise
"The Outlaw Country Cruise" / Blackberry Smoke / The Mavericks / Lucinda Williams / Steve Earle / Jessi Colter / Shooter Jennings With Waymore’s Outlaws / Dale Watson / Old 97's / Elizabeth Cook / Drivin' n' Cryin' / The Secret Sisters / Roger Alan Wade / Mojo Nixon / Joe Ely / Chris Knight / The Mastersons / Jim Lauderdale / Supersuckers / Jesse Dayton / Carlene Carter / Scott H. Biram Show all bands
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Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 26, 2017 –
Mar 02, 2017
Outlaw Country Cruise 2017
Blackberry Smoke / The Mavericks / Lucinda Williams / Wanda Jackson / Shooter Jennings / Old 97's / Laura Cantrell / Steve Earle & The Dukes / Elizabeth Cook / Roger Alan Wade / Jim Lauderdale / The Secret Sisters / Billy Joe Shaver / Carlene Carter / The Mastersons / Jessi Colter / Supersuckers / bottle rockets / Buick 6 / Chris Knight / Joe Ely / Ray Benson / Rosie Flores / Jesse Dayton / Scott H. Biram / Dallas Wayne / Mojo Nixon / Dale Watson And His Lone Stars / Heybale / Waymore's Outlaws / Sophia Johnson / Warner E. Hodges / Drivin' n' Cryin' Show all bands
Norwegian Jade Tampa, Florida, United States
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Feb 16, 2017
Joe Ely St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Houston, Texas, United States
Feb 03, 2017
Joe Ely Main Street Crossing Tomball, Texas, United States
Jan 21, 2017
Joe Ely Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center Temple, Texas, United States
Jan 20, 2017
Joe Ely Texan Theater Greenville, Texas, United States
Dec 10, 2016
Joe Ely The Heights Theater Houston, Texas, United States
Dec 09, 2016
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]

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

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Sep 26, 1982
 Berkeley, California, United States
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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
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 122 concerts
1980 71 concerts
1979 49 concerts
1978 57 concerts
1977 104 concerts
1966 28 concerts
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