James McMurtry Announces Return to Bozeman in 2025
Alt-country singer-songwriter, James McMurtry will return to The ELM in Bozeman on June 25, 2025, with Texas-based folk artist BettySoo opening the show.
McMurtry’s debut album, Too Long in the Wasteland (1989), produced by John Mellencamp, launched a successful career with Columbia and Sugar Hill Records. His 1997 album It Had to Happen won the American Indie Award for Best Americana Album, while Childish Things (2005) earned critical acclaim, topping the Americana Music Radio chart and winning Album of the Year at the Americana Music Association.
His most recent album, The Horses and the Hounds (2021), was also met with widespread praise, with Pitchfork calling it “one of his most intense and humane works.”
If you’re new to McMurtry, check out some of his most notable songs like “Choctaw Bingo,” “Canola Fields” and “Copper Canteen.”
Don’t miss McMurtry live at The ELM for a night of exceptional storytelling and songwriting!
TICKETS
GROOVE PRESALE: A limited amount of Groove Presale tickets for James McMurtry will be available ONLINE ONLY (while supplies last) from 10am to 10pm, Thursday, March 13th. A password will be provided via email after completing the Groove Presale form below where it says GET TICKETS.
PLEASE NOTE: Logjam Gift Cards cannot be used for presale purchases. Learn how to purchase tickets with your Logjam gift card here.
PUBLIC ON SALE: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM and will be available to purchase in person at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. General admission standing room only, reserved balcony seating, reserved balcony wing seating, and reserved balcony loge seating tickets are available. All ages are welcome.
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ABOUT JAMES MCMURTRY
James McMurtry is heading out on the road where he’ll be including songs from his recent 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 there is a 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 Hounds embodies effortless elegance and endless energy as familiar foundations guide the journey. Continue reading…
