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James McMurtry Tickets
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5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 JAMES McMURTRY The Old Cold Store (next to the Vat & Fiddle)Nottingham19:30 Contact venue for tickets | 11 |
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James McMurtry is an American singer-songwriter revered for his razor-sharp storytelling and unflinching portraits of modern life. Blending roots rock, Americana and folk, his songs are driven by vivid characters, social observation and a plain-spoken lyrical style that cuts straight to the point. With a sound grounded in guitars and steady rhythms, McMurtry’s music carries both grit and empathy, capturing the complexities of everyday experience with remarkable clarity.
Across a career spanning several decades, he has released a string of critically acclaimed albums that showcase his consistency and craft, earning a reputation as one of the most respected songwriters in Americana. His work is admired for its literary depth, emotional restraint and refusal to shy away from difficult truths. As a live performer, McMurtry is known for delivering songs with quiet authority and sharp wit, allowing the stories at their heart to take centre stage and resonate long after the final note.