James McMurtry is headed to the Heights Theater this Friday Nov, 11 to offer up some great music from his latest release, The Horses and The Hounds as well as other classics from his ever expanding catalog of incredible music. The Heights Theater is excited in welcoming James back ~ along with Curtis McMurtry.
James McMurtry‘s first full-length studio album in seven years,The Horses and the Hounds (released August 20, 2021 on New West Records) embodies effortless elegance and endless energy as familiar foundations guide the journey.
“There’s a definite Los Angeles vibe to this record. The ghost of Warren Zevon seems to be stomping around among the guitar tracks,” James quips. “Don’t know how he got there. He never signed on for work for hire.”
McMurtry recorded The Horses and the Hounds with Ross Hogarth, legendary producer (Van Halen, John Fogerty) and old friend (Hogarth recorded James’ first two albums and mixed his first self-produced effort – see below for specifics), their first meeting being thirty years ago when Hogarth was a recording engineer in the employ of John Mellencamp. Much more about the new songs/album below – check it out.
Before the onset of Covid, James McMurtry toured year-round, consistently throwing down unparalleled powerhouse performances famous for his outspoken, sensible views, melodically succinct lyrics and lauded storytelling. Expect nothing less from this tour as James McMurtry lets loose at The Heights Theater on Nov 11.
One of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of 2021 as well as making their top 25 best Country- American list, The Horses and the Hounds is a must have CD for any serious music listener.
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/list/1805-rolling-stones-25-best-country-americana-albums-of-2021/
Check out the below James McMurtry videos below for a tasteful sampling of what we can expect to hear this Friday night at The Heights. See you there!!
James fan video performing solo at the Continental Gallery in Austin, TX – March 23, 2022:
James McMurtry second set solo acoustic live @The Continental Gallery 3/23/2022 Austin Texas – YouTube
James McMurtry – fan’s video of “Canola Fields” – Sept 10, 2021:
James McMurty – Canola Fields – YouTube