KBCO 97.3 presents James McMurtry w/ Richard Simeonoff (Night 2)

KBCO 97.3 Presents James McMurtry with Richard Simeonoff on Saturday, October 29 — In James McMurtry’s new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance (“Canola Fields”) and endless energy (“If It Don’t Bleed”). This first collection in seven years, due August 20 on New West Records, spotlights a seasoned tunesmith in peak form as he turns toward reflection (“Vaquero”) and revelation ( closer “Blackberry Winter”). Familiar foundations guide the journey. “There’s a definite Los Angeles vibe to this record,” McMurtry says. “The ghost of Warren Zevon seems to be stomping around among the guitar tracks. Don’t know how he got in there. He never signed on for work for hire.” The Horses and the Hounds is a reunion of sorts. McMurtry recorded the new album with legendary producer Ross Hogarth (John Fogerty, Van Halen, Keb’ Mo’) at Jackson Browne’s Groovemaster’s in Santa Monica, California, a world class studio that has housed such legends as Bob Dylan (2012’s Tempest) and David Crosby (2016’s Lighthouse) as well as Browne himself for I’m Alive (1993) and New Found Glory, Coming Home (2006). McMurtry and Hogarth first worked together 30 years ago, when Hogarth was a recording engineer in the employ of John Mellencamp at Mellencamp’s own Belmont Studios near Bloomington, Indiana. Hogarth recorded McMurtry’s first two albums, Too Long in the Wasteland and Candyland, for Columbia Records and later mixed McMurtry’s first self-produced album, Saint Mary of the Woods, for Sugar Hill Records. Another veteran of those three releases, guitarist David Grissom (Joe Ely, John Mellencamp, Dixie Chicks), returns with some of his finest work. Accordingly, the new collection marks another upward trajectory: The Horses and the Hounds will be McMurtry’s debut album on genre-defining Americana record label New West Records (Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Buddy Miller, dozens more). “I first became aware of James McMurtry’s formidable songwriting prowess while working at Bug Music Publishing in the ’90s,” says New West president John Allen. “He’s a true talent. All of us at New West are excited at the prospect of championing the next phase of James’ already successful and respected career.” McMurtry perfectly fits a label housing “artists who perform real music for real people.” After all, No Depression says of the literate songwriter’s most recent collection, Complicated Game: “Lyrically, the album is wise and adventurous, with McMurtry — who’s not prone to autobiographical tales — credibly inhabiting characters from all walks of life.” “[McMurtry] fuses wry, literate observations about the world with the snarl of barroom rock,” National Public Radio says. “The result is at times sardonic, subversive and funny, but often vulnerable and always poignant.” To protect James’ fans and staff he requests that all guests voluntarily be up-to-date with COVID vaccinations, have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the show, and/or wear a mask when not eating or drinking.- 16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardian

49 Winchester w/ Estin & The 86’d

Globe Hall Presents 49 Winchester with Estin & the 86’d on Tuesday, August 16 — With its latest album, “Fortune Favors The Bold,” Russell County, Virginia-based 49 Winchester is ready and roaring to break onto the national scene with its unique brand of tear-in-your-beer alt-country, sticky barroom floor rock-n-roll, and high-octane Appalachian folk. “As we’ve aged and matured, our sound has gone from a softer place to this grittier, edgier tone that we have now,” says lead singer/guitarist Isaac Gibson. “So, we’re trending more towards being a rock band instead of a country band. But, at the same time, I don’t think anybody’s ever known quite what to call it.” Although it’s 49 Winchester’s fourth studio album, “Fortune Favors The Bold” marks its debut for Nashville’s New West Records — one of the premier labels for Americana, indie and rock acts on the cutting edge of sound, scope and spectacle. Formed eight years ago on Winchester Street in the small mountain town of Castlewood, Virginia (population: 2,045), the band started as a rag tag bunch of neighborhood teenagers who just wanted to get together for the sake of playing together. Aside from Gibson, there’s also his childhood friend, bassist Chase Chafin, alongside other Castlewood cronies — guitarist Bus Shelton, and Noah Patrick on pedal steel. “From day one, it’s always been a band and it will always be about being a band. This is everything, everything we love about music — we’re going for broke with this thing,” says Gibson. “And that gives us a unique perspective because it’s still the same guys. It’s still all of us from Castlewood traveling around, playing music and making this band a reality — this is a story of growth.” And it’s that sense of growth — more so, a sense of self — at the core of “Fortune Favors The Bold.” It’s not only a record that showcases the current state of 49 Winchester, it’s a melodic stake in the ground of how this group is constantly evolving and taking shape, sonically and lyrically. Reflecting on his early days as a jack-of-all-trades stone mason in Castlewood, where it was about trying to make ends meet in an effort to keep 49 Winchester rolling along, Gibson can’t help but be grateful for a well-earned notion at the core of the band’s ethos — anything worthwhile in life is built brick-by-brick. “Everything has to be built. And very few people are going to achieve success overnight,” says Gibson. “There’s going to be people you see succeed in front of you. Maybe you don’t think they deserve it as much as you, haven’t worked as hard as you, haven’t done it as long as you. But, none of that matters — they ain’t you. They’re not living your life. They’re not part of your experience.” At its essence, “Fortune Favors The Bold” is about going against all odds to bring your art into fruition and into the world. It’s about leaving your hometown and heading for the unknown horizon. And it’s about proving those wrong who snickered and waited for the day you’d give up somewhere down the line, only to circle back home with your tail between your legs. – 16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardian

Red Shahan w/ Southbound String Band

Globe Hall Presents Red Shahan with Southbound String Band on Friday, July 8th –16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardian

YepOk w/ Travelin’ Rose Band + Scott Slay

Globe Hall Presents YepOK with Travelin’ Rose Band and Scott Slay on Saturday, August 13 — – 16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardian

Pony Bradshaw w/ Tony Kamel

Globe Hall Presents Pony Bradshaw with Tony Kamel on Sunday, August 21 — – 16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardian

Tanner Usrey w/ Hello Bourbon

Globe Hall Presents Tanner Usrey with Hello Bourbon on Friday, June 17th–16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardian Born and bred in Prosper, TX, Tanner Usrey is a singer and storyteller with a vocal styling all his own. Usrey released his first EP titled “Medicine Man” in 2019. Since beginning his career, Tanner’s style has developed into a soulful, country-rock sound that has built him a strong following across streaming platforms with over 25 million streams. Tanner has performed at many notable venues and festivals sharing the stage with some of Texas Country’s top acts. Taking that momentum, Tanner has gone on to open for notable artists and most recently had his song “The Light” featured in the Season 4 finale of Paramount Networks hit TV show, Yellowstone. His most recent release, SOL Sessions, features 5 songs that showcase Tanner’s talents as a writer. His diverse artistry is juxtaposed with energetic songs like “Time Bomb” and softer, more intimate melodies as heard in “With You.” Tanner weaves together heartfelt lyrics that tell stories people will easily find themselves connecting with and thinking about long after the song stops playing. From catching the eye of someone at a bar to fighting and making up with your lover or self-reflecting and allowing yourself to change, Usrey’s newest EP has a song everyone can relate to. At the end of the day, Tanner Usrey’s soulful southern style and dedication to his craft create a space where audiences can’t help but listen. If his “SOL Sessions” EP is any indication of where Usrey’s musical journey is heading, the music world has a lot to look forward to.

American Aquarium w/ Willi Carlisle

Globe Hall Presents American Aquarium with Willi Carlisle on Thursday, August 18th –16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardianAmerican Aquarium Pre-Show Meet & Greet Experience One general admission ticket to see American Aquarium live VIP early entry into the venue Exclusive meet & greet with American Aquarium Personal photograph with American Aquarium Access to a private pre-show soundcheck performance by American Aquarium Q&A session with American Aquarium One tour poster, autographed by American Aquarium Commemorative meet & greet laminate Merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to public Limited availability

Boy Named Banjo w/ Derek Dames Ohl

Globe Hall Presents Boy Named Banjo with Derek Dames Ohl on Wednesday, June 22nd -16+, under 16 admitted with ticketed guardian About Boy Named Banjo: Long before Boy Named Banjo, two of the founding members of the genre-bending band grew up a mile down the road from each other in Nashville. William Reames and Willard Logan both picked up the guitar at an early age, took lessons from the same teacher in town, and played in the same middle school band together. A shared love for bluegrass, folk, and singer/songwriter music sparked a new musical friendship between Reames and banjo player, Barton Davies. The two young musicians enthusiastically bounced songs off each other, discovering some of their favorite artists together, such as the Steeldrivers, John Hartford, and The Infamous Stringdusters. Before long, they were writing and performing songs of their own, and at the age of 16, they decided to form their own band. Only, they needed a mandolin player. That’s when they called Logan – and the two longtime friends, and now Davies, were bandmates once again. “We were still too young to step foot inside a bar when we first started to play,” Davies recalls, “so we’d set up shop on the sidewalk outside of Robert’s Western World in downtown Nashville and play our own songs for whomever would listen.” According to Davies – about halfway through one of their sets, a man came stumbling out of Robert’s, got in Barton’s face and yelled “play that thing, Banjo Boy! C’mon, Banjo!” Reames texted Davies later that night – “Boy Named Banjo.” With a brand-new name and a handful of original songs, the trio recorded The Tanglewood Sessions, giving fans an inside look into the lives of the young outfit and receiving unexpected praise. In 2013, Boy Named Banjo invited drummer Sam McCullough to join the group, before recording their sophomore album, Long Story Short (2014). In 2015, the band earned a spot on the lineup of their first major music festival, performing at Bonnaroo for the first time in their career. Shortly after releasing their Lost on Main EP in 2016, Boy Named Banjo found its missing piece, bass guitarist Ford Garrard. The group hit the road and haven’t stopped touring since. Boy Named Banjo has crafted a sound that incorporates an energetic blend of country, bluegrass, alt-rock, and folk-pop telling their stories through an honest, emotional, roots-driven perspective. In April 2020, Boy Named Banjo signed a record deal with Mercury Records Nashville and released their debut major label single, “Circles” in July 2021. The band is currently in the studio writing and recording their debut major label EP coming this Summer.