James McMurtry
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James McMurtry plays a concert at the Bristol Beacon on 9 October 2026. The renowned storyteller performs songs drawn from his album 'The Black Dog & the Wandering Boy' set against rolling guitars and loose rhythms. Admission is free.
Renowned storyteller James McMurtry returns with songs drawn from the vivid, restless world of his acclaimed album ‘The Black Dog & the Wandering Boy’. One of Americana’s most incisive writers, McMurtry has a rare gift for sketching entire lives from small, telling details – characters who are funny, haunted, and heartbreakingly human, often all at once.
Set against rolling guitars, loose rhythms, and barroom harmonies, his songs feel lived-in yet sharply observed, sidestepping easy genre labels with sly intelligence. Cited as a formative influence by artists including Jason Isbell and Sarah Jarosz, McMurtry continues a late-career resurgence marked by renewed creative fire.
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Frequently asked questions
James McMurtry takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 20:00.
James McMurtry is held at Bristol Beacon in Bristol (Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR).
Entry to James McMurtry is free.
The forecast for James McMurtry is Partly cloudy · 15°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
James McMurtry is performing at James McMurtry.
Tickets for James McMurtry can be booked via bristolbeacon.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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About this event
James McMurtry plays a concert at the Bristol Beacon on 9 October 2026. The renowned storyteller performs songs drawn from his album 'The Black Dog & the Wandering Boy' set against rolling guitars and loose rhythms. Admission is free.
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Renowned storyteller James McMurtry returns with songs drawn from the vivid, restless world of his acclaimed album ‘The Black Dog & the Wandering Boy’. One of Americana’s most incisive writers, McMurtry has a rare gift for sketching entire lives from small, telling details – characters who are funny, haunted, and heartbreakingly human, often all at once.
Set against rolling guitars, loose rhythms, and barroom harmonies, his songs feel lived-in yet sharply observed, sidestepping easy genre labels with sly intelligence. Cited as a formative influence by artists including Jason Isbell and Sarah Jarosz, McMurtry continues a late-career resurgence marked by renewed creative fire.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is James McMurtry?
James McMurtry takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 20:00.
Where is James McMurtry taking place?
James McMurtry is held at Bristol Beacon in Bristol (Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR).
How much are tickets for James McMurtry?
Entry to James McMurtry is free.
What will the weather be like at James McMurtry?
The forecast for James McMurtry is Partly cloudy · 15°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near James McMurtry?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at James McMurtry?
James McMurtry is performing at James McMurtry.
How do I get tickets for James McMurtry?
Tickets for James McMurtry can be booked via bristolbeacon.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
Until Friday, 9 October 2026
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feels like 13°C · chance of rain 47% · wind 20 km/h
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