JAMES McMURTRY at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS w/ special guest BETTY SOO

Name: JAMES McMURTRY at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS w/ special guest BETTY SOO
Start: 2025-08-15T18:30:00-05:00
Location: FitzGerald’s

Schedule

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

FitzGerald’s | Berwyn, IL

$ 45.00 / Age All Ages
Additional Info:
FITZGERALDS Presents:JAMES McMURTRYFITZGERALDS OUTDOORS is the name we give large outdoor concerts with a festival style setup: a large stage with a state of the art sound system, lights, and tenting to protect from any inclement weather will make for an incredible outdoor show at our historic old nightlcub!JamesMcMurtryis heading out on the roadwherehell be including songs from hisrecent record,The Horses and the Hounds(released August 20, 2021 on New West Records)as well as some of his old favorites, a few comments on the State of the Union, perhaps a couple of touring tales, but mostly, just a fabulously fun time!And~ Spoiler Alert! ~as thereisa new James McMurtry album in the works with legendary producer Don Dixon,James has recently begun throwing a few of the new songs into the live setlist.James McMurtry's first full-length studio album in seven years,The Horses and the Houndsembodies effortless elegance and endless energy as familiar foundations guide the journey.Theres a definite Los Angeles vibe to this record. The ghost of Warren Zevon seems to be stomping around among the guitar tracks, James quips. "Dont know how he got there. He never signed on for work for hire."McMurtryrecordedThe Horses and the Houndswith 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.James McMurtrytours 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 asJames McMurtrylets looseThe Horses and the Hounds.Enjoy BABYGOLD BARBECUE before during and after the show by booking a table in the dining room, OR visiting the fast casual BBQ set up in the back corner of the patio!
Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/james-mcmurtry-at-fitzgeralds-outdoors-fitzgeralds-patio-tickets/14370063?REFERRAL_ID=twfb