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 50)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 28, 2004
Joe Ely Sons of Hermann Hall Dallas, Texas, United States
Oct 27, 2004
Joe Ely McGonigel's Mucky Duck Houston, Texas, United States
Oct 26, 2004
Joe Ely Antone's Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 24, 2004
Lyle lovett / John Hiatt / Guy Clark / Joe Ely

Lyle Lovett / John Hiatt / Guy Clark / Joe Ely at Mortensen Hall

Mortensen Hall Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 24, 2004
Oct 23, 2004
Lyle Lovett / John Hiatt / Joe Ely / Guy Clark
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 22, 2004
Lyle lovett / John Hiatt / Guy Clark / Joe Ely

Lyle Lovett / John Hiatt / Guy Clark / Joe Ely at Beacon Theatre

Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Oct 21, 2004
Joe Ely Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Oct 20, 2004
Joe Ely / Jessi Alexander The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Oct 19, 2004
Joe Ely
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Tea Room Ashland, VA, US
Oct 17, 2004
Lyle lovett / John Hiatt / Joe Ely / Guy Clark

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

Ryman Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Oct 07, 2004
Joe Ely Convention Center Amarillo, Texas, United States
Sep 18, 2004
Joe Ely The Bluebird Cafe Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 18, 2004 –
Sep 19, 2004
Austin City Limits Festival
Joe Ely. / Kelly Willis / Bruce Robison / Robert Earl Keen / Marcia Ball / the Gourds / Asleep At the Wheel / Reckless Kelly / roseanne cash / Jack Ingram / Dale Watson and his Lonestars / Terry Allen / Butch Hancock / Neko Case / Patty Griffin / Drive by Truckers / Elvis Costello & The Imposters / Old 97's / Shelby Lynne Show all bands
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Outdoor Stage Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 17, 2004
Joe Ely

Austin City Limits

Zilker Metropolitan Park Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 17, 2004 –
Sep 19, 2004
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2004
Los Amigos Invisibles / Drive-By Truckers / Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals / Wilco / The Slip / Ozomatli / Tucker Livingston / Rosanne Cash / Louque / Bobby Bare Jr. / Calexico / The Gospelaires / JJ Grey / Dayna Kurtz / North Mississippi Allstars / Papa Mali / Reckless Kelly / Particle / Patty Griffin / Shelby Lynne / The Wailers / Doyle Bramhall / Lucas Miller / The Beta Band / Holly Williams / The Shields of Faith / New Monsoon / Jack Ingram / Slightly Stoopid / The American Analog Set / Rachael Yamagata / Monte Montgomery / Butch Hancock / Josh Rouse / Kelly Willis / Ollabelle / Dale Watson / Neko Case / the Gourds / Dashboard Confessional / Marc Broussard / Toots & The Maytals / David Garza / Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown / Davis Raines / Deadman / The Holmes Brothers / Endochine / Bruce Robison / Cake / pat Green / Rebirth Brass Band / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Mighty Sincere Voices of Navasota / Joe McDermott / Jason White / Henry Butler / Ben Kweller / Joe Ely / Warrior / JJ Grey & Mofro / Howie Day / Rose Hill Drive / Tea Leaf Green / The Durdens / Medeski, Martin & Wood / Samantha Stollenwerck / Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters / The Electric Church / The Soundtrack Of Our Lives / Terry Allen / Solomon Burke / Mindy Smith / Troy Campbell / Asleep At the Wheel / The Biscuit Brothers / The Polyphonic Spree / Mason Jennings / Donavon Frankenreiter / Terri Hendrix / Ray Lamontagne / The Pierces / Antibalas / Marcia Ball / Guy Forsyth / Abra moore / The Legendary Soul Stirrers / Cooper's Uncle / Earl Harvin Trio / Kacy Crowley / The Bells Of Joy / Patrice Pike / J.T. Van Zandt / The Killers / Jack Johnson / Modest Mouse / Franz Ferdinand / Pixies / The Roots / Spoon / Cat Power / My Morning Jacket / Ryan Adams / Broken Social Scene / John Butler Trio / Gomez / G. Love & Special Sauce / Sheryl Crow / Los Lonely Boys / Old 97's / Bob Schneider / Sloan / Trey Anastasio / Elvis Costello & The Imposters / Centro-Matic / Big Head Todd / Big Head Todd and the Monsters Show all bands
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Zilker Metropolitan Park Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 12, 2004
Joe Ely Unknown Venue Anahuac, Texas, United States
Sep 05, 2004
Joe Ely John T. Floore Country Store Helotes, Texas, United States
Sep 04, 2004
Joe Ely Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival Bedford, Texas, United States
Sep 03, 2004
Joe Ely Cactus Theater Lubbock, TX, US
Aug 21, 2004
Joe Ely

Red River Music Festival

The Motherlode Saloon Red River, New Mexico, United States
Aug 16, 2004
Joe Ely
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Billy Joe Shaver Tribute Austin, Texas, United States
Aug 14, 2004
Joe Ely McMahon Stadium Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Joe Ely
Mar 10, 1996
 Olgiate Comasco, Italy
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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]

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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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