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McMurtry, Gilmore & Reynolds to perform at

Austin Helps Haiti Benefit

James McMurtry will join Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Jenny Reynolds in a live performance at Sholtz Garten on January 18 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. to benefit Austin Helps Haiti.  Proceeds will go to support the relief effort following the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th.   McMurtry will perform a solo set.  To read the full story at KXAN.com, click here.


McMurtry to Perform 2 Live Shows on Michael Nesmith's Video Ranch on January 15, 2010 @ 1pm and 8pm (Central).

Click here for more info.


In Stores Now!  Live in Europe



A Few Reviews of

"Live in Europe"

 

Austin Chronicle: Click Here

No Depression: Click Here

Montgomery Media: Click Here

Blogcritics.com:  Click Here

Roughstock: Click Here

AustinSound: Click Here

CountryChart.comClick Here


Correction--Charleston, SC, Post and Courier Article Contains Misinformation

A recent article in the Charleston Post and Courier contains an error.   The article states, "Ian McLagen [sic] joins in for the second hour."  In fact, Tim Holt, sound man extraordinaire and a great guitarist, joins the band for the second half of the show.  McLagan joined McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards on their tour of Europe earlier this year, but is not joining them on the current tour.  Otherwise a great article!


LIVE Album/DVD Set For October 13 Release

  On October 13, 2009,  

  Lightning Rod Records will

  release Live in Europe, a

  document of McMurtry’s

  first European tour, on

  which he was joined by

  keyboardist Ian McLagan

  and fellow Texas

  songwriting legend Jon Dee

  Graham. The set will be

  available as a CD with a

  bonus DVD, or as a deluxe

  vinyl LP package with a CD

  and DVD insert.

In early 2009, James McMurtry and his trio traveled overseas to play their first European tour. The guys played for enthusiastic crowds in Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Scotland and Belgium. Joining the band on keyboards for the tour was the legendary Ian McLagan (who also played on McMurtry’s latest studio album, Just Us Kids).

The best recordings from the Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Geislingen, Germany concerts were combined to create Live in Europe. The album includes a bonus DVD featuring performances from the Amsterdam show. This marks the first time fans will be able to purchase video footage of McMurtry live in concert. The deluxe vinyl version includes inserted copies of the CD and DVD. Fellow Austin-based songwriter Jon Dee Graham opened the shows and joins the band on a version of his tune “Laredo” on the bonus DVD.

McMurtry is a favorite around the world whose songs have appeared on the iPods of Stephen King, Matthew McConaughey, George W. Bush, and most recently, Jewel.

Click here to read the entire press release, including track lists.

Courtesy Cary Baker / conqueroo


We Can't Make it Here Anymore

When George W. Bush left office, his hometown of Crawford, Texas welcomed him home with a great affair. The band hired to perform at the Welcome Home Bash included Josh Garner (former drummer of rock band The Dedringers, who shared the stage with James McMurtry, Hayes Carll, Ryan Bingham and others on numerous occasions)  Bush's Secret Service screened everyone involved with the big event. As they ran the routine background check on Garner, a flag went up. They specifically asked him, "What is your affiliation with James McMurtry?"McMurtry's recent political activism had definitely been noticed by the Powers That Were. His two songs "We Can't Make it Here" and "Cheney's Toy" were not particularly flattering to the ex-president. In response, McMurtry said, "They never pull me out of the airport line. I guess they must be meticulous if I'm on the radar."

 
This fall, McMurtry will tour the U.S. and Europe in support of his upcoming release, Live in Europe on Lightning Rod Records, in stores October 13th. Former Dedringer frontman Jonny Burke will open the U.S. dates


Check Out the Recent Interview with James on Wyoming Public Radio

Click Here to Listen


McMurtry Featured on

Gaffney Tribute 


James McMurtry is featured on "Man of Somebody's Dreams: A Tribute to Chris Gaffney" (in stores now). A founding member of the Hacienda Brothers, Gaffney passed away in 2008 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. McMurtry recorded Gaffney's "Fight (Tonight's the Night). Other artists on this amazing tribute include Los Lobos, Alejandro Escovedo, John Doe, Joe Ely, and of course, Dave Alvin. CLICK HERE for more info.   Click to LISTEN and DOWNLOAD songs from  Man of Somebody's Dreams: A Tribute to Chris Gaffney.


JAMES McMURTRY AND BAND TO TOUR EUROPE AGAIN!

James McMurtry and The Heartless Bastards have announced their second European tour.  Watch this space for more info and possibly more dates.  Here are the dates that have already been confirmed.

 10/3     Groningen, NL, Take Root Festival

 10/4     Antwerp, Belgium, Arenberg Schouwburg

 10/5     London, UK, The Borderline UPDATED

 10/6     Nottingham, UK, Rescue Rooms

 10/7     Bristol, UK, Fiddlers

 10/8     Buckingham, UK, Old Town Hall  UPDATED

 10/ 9    Manchester, UK, Club Academy  NEW!

 10/10   York, UK, Duchess of York

 10/11   Newcastle, UK, The Cluny

 10/12   Edinburgh, Scotland, Bongo Club  NEW!

 10/13   Belfast, Northern Ireland, Errigle Inn 

 10/14   Kilkenny, Ireland, Langtons Theatre  NEW!

 10/15   Dublin, Ireland, Whelan's



Hula Hoopin' to McMurtry:

This is Awesome!

Anyone who has ever been to a live show knows that James McMurtry has some incredible fans. Check out this Raleigh/Durham fan hula hooping to "Bayou Tortous" HERE.


  Just Us Kids

  2008

    Listen to songs from Just Us KidsBuy Just Us Kids

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     order a copy


Just Us Kids Included on Numerous "BEST OF" Lists


James McMurtry's latest album showed up on a wide array of Best of 2008 lists. USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Blurt Online, and the Philadelphia Inquirer are some of the publications that laud Just Us Kids as one of the year's foremost releases.

Here is a partial list of the reviews:


•   USA Today - Ken Barnes' #2 album of the year
•   Entertainment Weekly - Stephen King's #3 album

    of the year
•   Baltimore City Paper - Geoffrey Himes' #1 album

    of the year
•   Atlanta Journal-Constitution - #4 album of the year
•   Americana Music Chart - #2 album of the year
•   Blurt Online - #11 album of the year
•   Popmatters - #5 Americana Album of the year
 

In 2009, James McMurtry and his band will tour Europe for the first time. Legendary musician, Ian McLagan (Faces), will join McMurtry's band on keyboards for the tour. Austin singer/songwriter, Jon Dee Graham, will open most of the dates. Both McLagan and Graham appear on Just Us Kids.  CLICK HERE for tour dates.


  Just Us Kids

  2008

    Listen to songs from Just Us KidsBuy Just Us Kids

  Click here to

   order your copy

"His new album Just Us Kids could justifiably be described as the best collection of literary songs in several years."  - LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A definite contender when those Best Of The Year polls get underway." - MOJO

"There's a good chance that McMurtry's Just Us Kids will be the best album of 2008."

- WASHINGTON POST

"The new James McMurtry album Just Us Kids isn't good, it's terrific. Simply outstanding. My early candidate for album of the year..."

- ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION  


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band  | James McMurtry & The Heartless Bastards

publicity | Cary Baker cary@conqueroo.com

record label | Logan Rogers  logan@lightningrodrecords.com

radio | Jenni Finlay jenni@jennifinlay.com

booking | High Road Touring info@highroadtouring.com

webmaster | Mary Radicke


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 Texas--Austin

The Continental Club
Austin, TX

Wednesday midnite

Mar 10, 24, 31


The Rest of Texas

Sat Mar 6, 2010

10:00 pm

Fort Worth, TX

The Aardvark

Sat Apr 3, 2010

Luckenbach, TX

Ray Wylie Hubbard's 2nd Annual Grit 'n Groove Festival

Luckenbach Dance Hall

Fri Apr 23, 2010

9:00 pm

San Antonio , TX

John T. Floore Country Store

Sat Apr 24, 2010

9:00 pm

Dallas, TX

Granada Theate


On the Road Again - US

Tue Feb 9, 2010

7:30 pm

Tucson, AZ

Club Congress

Wed Feb 10, 2010

8:00 pm

Phoenix, AX

The Rhythm Room

Thu Feb 11, 2010

8:30 pm

Los Angeles, CA

The Mint

Fri Feb 12, 2010

8:00 pm

Santa Monica, CA

McCabe's Guitar Shop

Sat Feb 13, 2010

8:00 pm

Santa Cruz, CA

Don Quixote's International Music

AND

Sun Feb 14, 2010

7:00 pm

Santa Cruz, CA

Don Quixote's International Music Hall

Tue Feb 16, 2010

8:00 pm

San Francisco, CA

Great American Music Hall

Wed Feb 17, 2010

8:30 pm

Winters, CA

The Palms

Fri Feb 19, 2010

8:00 pm

Portland, OR

Aladdin Theater

Sat Feb 20, 2010

8:30 pm

Eugene, OR

WOW Hall

Sun Feb 21, 2010

8:00 pm

Seattle, WA

Tractor Tavern

Tue Feb 23, 2010

8:00 pm

Boise, ID

Neurolux

Wed Feb 24, 2010

8:00 pm

Salt Lake City, UT

The State Room

Thu Feb 25, 2010

9:00 pm

Paonia, CO

Paradise Theatre

Fri Feb 26, 2010

9:00 pm

Fort Collins, CO

Aggie Theatre

Sat Feb 27, 2010

9:00 pm

Boulder, CO

Fox Theatre

Tue Mar 2, 2010

8:00 pm

Kansas City, MO

Knuckleheads

Wed Mar 3, 2010

8:00 pm

Columbia, MO

Mojo's

Fri Mar 5, 2010

10:00 pm

Oklahoma City, OK

Wormy Dog Saloon

Sun Apr 25, 2010

12:00 pm

Norman, OK

Norman Music Festival

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