Joe Ely's 1996 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
Dec 31, 1996
Joe Ely Caravan of Dreams Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Dec 29, 1996
Joe Ely
  Setlists
LZR Austin, Texas, United States
Dec 28, 1996
Joe Ely LZR Austin, Texas, United States
Dec 27, 1996
Joe Ely Rockefeller's Houston, Texas, United States
Dec 26, 1996
Joe Ely Rockefeller's Houston, Texas, United States
Oct 27, 1996
Joe Ely Springfield College Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 26, 1996
Joe Ely The Barns at Wolf Trap Vienna, Virginia, United States
Oct 25, 1996
Joe Ely St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church New York, New York, United States
Oct 23, 1996
Joe Ely Mother Earth Lodge Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Oct 19, 1996
Joe Ely Stubb's Bar-B-Q Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 12, 1996
Joe Ely

Shinerbocktoberfest

  Setlists
Grounds of Spoetzel Brewery Shiner, Texas, United States
Sep 29, 1996
Woody Guthrie Tribute
Bruce Springsteen / Peter Glazer / Ramblin' Jack Elliott / Arlo Guthrie / Billy Bragg / Dave Pirner / Ani DiFranco / Joe Ely / Fred Hellerman / Craig Werner / Indigo Girls / Tim Robbins / Pete Seeger / Country Joe McDonald
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Severance Hall Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Sep 28, 1996
Joe Ely Lynn Creek Park Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Sep 27, 1996
Joe Ely Unknown venue Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 13, 1996
Joe Ely Gruene Hall New Braunfels, TX, US
Sep 07, 1996
Joe Ely Buddy Holly Lubbock, TX, US
Sep 06, 1996
Joe Ely Midland Center Midland, TX, US
Aug 24, 1996
Joe Ely Rockefeller's Houston, Texas, United States
Aug 23, 1996
Joe Ely Rockefeller's Houston, Texas, United States
Aug 22, 1996
Joe Ely Unknown Venue Corpus Christi, 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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Joe Ely
Mar 10, 1996
 Olgiate Comasco, Italy
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Woody Guthrie Tribute
Sep 29, 1996
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Sep 29, 1996
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Woody Guthrie Tribute
Sep 29, 1996
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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