James McMurtry with Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Jun 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM · Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, NM Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, NM

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James McMurtry

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Born in Fort Worth, Texas, singer-songwriter James McMurtry is known for his master storytelling, character studies, and plainspoken vocals. Son of novelist Larry McMurtry, he debuted with 1989's Too Long in the Wasteland. His acclaimed work includes Childish Things and The Horses and the Hounds.

Dave Alvin

Downey, CA roots-rock/blues guitarist-songwriter: co-founded the Blasters; wrote hit “Long White Cadillac” (Yoakam); Grammy-winning Public Domain; collab’d w/ X.

Jimmie Dale Gilmore

West Texas singer/songwriter from Tulia, later based in Lubbock and Austin. A Flatlanders founder (1972 debut; song “Dallas”), he blends folk and country. Solo debut Fair and Square (1988); acclaimed After Awhile (1991). Collaborated with Dave Alvin on Downey to Lubbock (2018).