James McMurtry has no upcoming Boston-area shows listed. They last played March 28, 2026 at The Firehouse Center for the Arts.
Austin-based singer-songwriter and son of novelist Larry McMurtry, known for razor-sharp storytelling and working-class narratives delivered over lean, driving Americana rock. His songs like "Choctaw Bingo" and "We Can't Make It Here" rank among the finest character-driven writing in modern roots music.