James McMurtry w/ BettySoo at World Cafe Live Philly 9.19
Schedule
Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
World Cafe Live | Philadelphia, PA
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Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pmMusic Hall at World Cafe Live
Public Onsale Begins: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tickets: $35-$45 + fees
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JAMES MCMURTRY WILL RELEASE THE BLACK DOG AND THE WANDERING BOY ON JUNE 20 VIA NEW WEST RECORDS. THE10-SONG COLLECTION WAS CO-PRODUCED BY MCMURTRY & DON DIXON (R.E.M., THE SMITHEREENS) AND IS HIS FIRSTALBUM IN FOUR YEARS. IT FOLLOWS HIS 2021 ACCLAIMED NEW WEST DEBUT, THE HORSES AND THE HOUNDS, WHICHUNCUT MAGAZINE SAID “LIFTS STORYTELLING-IN-SONG TO METICULOUS NEW LEVELS” AND PITCHFORK AWARDED AN 8.0,SAYING “JAMES MCMURTRY STANDS OUT EVEN AMONG THE LONE STAR STATE’S FINEST SONGWRITERS…” THE BLACKDOG AND THE WANDERING BOY FEATURES APPEARANCES BY SARAH JAROSZ, CHARLIE SEXTON, BONNIE WHITMORE,BUKKA ALLEN, AND MORE ALONGSIDE HIS TRUSTED BACKING BAND—CORNBREAD ON BASS, TIM HOLT ON GUITAR, DARENHESS ON DRUMS, AND BETTYSOO ON BACKING VOCALS.
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It’s the voice that gets you first.
“BettySoo may well have the most gorgeous voice in Texas …if not in all contemporary folk – its purity and strength can be downright devastating.” – ACOUSTIC GUITAR
BettySoo’s vocal prowess is a thing of wonder. A world-class instrument of deft phrasing and purity, a voice that knows when to hold back and when to dive in. At her own live shows, taking a verse onstage with friends or singing harmonies in sessions with Austin’s finest, BettySoo sings with consummate loveliness and self-assurance. A voice that knows the roots of American music inside and out; coming from a most unexpected place – a diminutive Korean-American with a deceptively girl-next-door demeanor.
Then the performance reels you in.
“Truly remarkable. BettySoo’s sharp, often self-deprecating humor skillfully wove the songs together. Her clear, evocative voice and poignant lyrics recall Patty Griffin and Joni Mitchell, and did I mention she’s a hell of a guitar player?”
– NO DEPRESSION, live concert review
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Join us before the show for dinner & drinks in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar which opens at 6pm. View menu & make reservations here: https://worldcafelive.com/visit/eat-drink/
Mezzanine ticket holders will be able to order from The Lounge menu right from their seat.
World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs.
WCL Fan Club members get skip the line priority entry, food & merch discounts, exclusive offers, and more. Mega & Ultimate Fan levels include early access to ticket sales and no ticket fees. Learn more & join the club: https://worldcafelive.com/fanclub
If you require accessible seating and none is available online, please contact us at [email protected] or 215-222-1400 prior to the show so we can best accommodate your needs.
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Where is it happening?
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3402, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
