An absolute genius and master of word. He is a national treasure but know he'd reject that. The best of Americana I've seen. It's so nice to hear the credit given to Kristopherson... LOVE him too.
I have watched people interview James McMurtry and come away with the feeling that no one could get him to open up. I truly thought you got him into a conversation and feel like I got to know him more in this interview than most. Thank you and James for the time and effort.
Finally got the opportunity to see him live a few weeks ago, and it was everything I had hoped for. He did one song completely acoustic, I mean no mic, no amplification on the guitar. It was one of the boldest moves I've ever seen an artist make. The audience was extremely respectful, quiet as a church, and it was amazing. I hope to get the chance to see him again sometime soon.
Huge fan of McMurtry. I could listen to him telling stories all day long... almost as much as listening to him playing music. Thanks for the interview.
James seems almost approachable here! I have talked with Cornbread, friendly guy. And talking to Tim we found we have a longtime friend in common, they were both from Lubbock. See you on my birthday!
glad to stumble upon your channel. Worked at Gruene Hall forv6 years. Used to frequent Cibolo Creek a lot. James is one of my favorites. Knew him a bit before moving to Taiwan 23 years ago. Heading home for a month this summer.
Although I’ve been aware of his name, it’s only over the past year or so that I’ve been discovering the music of James McMurtry, especially The Horses and the Hounds. Great interview for me to start understanding the man behind the amazing songwriting.
Sár-scéalaí é James!! (Translation from Irish: James is an excellent storyteller). Looking forward to my next visit to Austin, not forgetting the Continental, and also to next visit by James and the band to Dublin. Coinnigh ort, James (keep going, James). Excellent interview. Peadar T Mac Ruairí
Great little interview. I just ran across these today. I stopped coming to Austin after it growed so HUGE, and I got stuck in traffic one time. I guess it may be time to return. I've never been to the Continental Club, and I'd sure like to see James play. Thanks for this...
What I like about JMcM's songs is that they aren't preachy, at least, I don't feel like I am being preached to when I listen. There's social commentary stuff, which is fine. He is such a fine writer.
Review of a recent Continental Club show. An American Master... The final act at the Continental Club in Austin on Tuesday nights is The Last Jimenez. Show time was midnight, and after watching James McMurtry and his band put on a full out rock show, I needed to hang out for awhile and get my equilibrium back, enjoy a late beer. Delay my exit, glow in the show's aftermath, my house on Mary Street was only a mile away. McMurtry was quick and precise with his lyrics, clenching his teeth to finish off the lines. Grinding the syllables. He sang about Okie kinfolks, the myth of road life, and giving up his Cadillac, among other things. At one point he went off mic and played solo acoustic just to shut up the crowd in the back, who were committing the concert sin of paying no attention and screaming at each other. The room shhh'ed and shhh'ed, but still the annoying talkers persisted, they had no clue. Finally, with as much clarity as possible, slow and just loud enough, I turned to the group of corporate hustlers and told them to "Shut the fuck up!" The intervention seemed to do the trick and James started back up again, amplified and satisfied. He wasn't much for talking after the show, he packed up his own stuff and split. Probably sick of questions about Lonesome Dove, the masterpiece novel his late father wrote. Rest in peace, Larry McMurtry, your boy can rip his guitar and spit his words, but you knew that anyway. The Last Jimenez featured David Jimenez, a blues telecaster player with a voice like Van Morrison. Their covers of When I Paint My Masterpiece (Dylan) and Northeast Texas Women (Willis Alan Ramsey) were knockouts, and I crashed around 2 am, my head buzzing and my soul bluesed up.
Thank you for your writing about James and the last Jimenez. Will have to check them out ! Ex Hubby from Austin. Shared James and TX country music with this Louisiana gal. 😁
Ive seen many interviews and this was has some info I hadn't heard before. He has embraced Lockhart and headlining their festival this year. He gives back to the community. Good job.
Man says he gets nervous in front of a camera so you guys put a camera in his face while he's performing. 🤣 But a pretty good interview. And great sound
An absolute genius and master of word. He is a national treasure but know he'd reject that. The best of Americana I've seen. It's so nice to hear the credit given to Kristopherson... LOVE him too.
I have watched people interview James McMurtry and come away with the feeling that no one could get him to open up. I truly thought you got him into a conversation and feel like I got to know him more in this interview than most. Thank you and James for the time and effort.
James is still just quietly kicking serious ass, still!!
🔥🎭🔥
James is an original! Greatly reminds me of the wonderful, Warren Zevon!
Finally got the opportunity to see him live a few weeks ago, and it was everything I had hoped for. He did one song completely acoustic, I mean no mic, no amplification on the guitar. It was one of the boldest moves I've ever seen an artist make. The audience was extremely respectful, quiet as a church, and it was amazing. I hope to get the chance to see him again sometime soon.
Great stuff...great interview.......one of my favourite songwriters...........
Great interview. Really enjoyed this. McMurtry is a genius
James is one of my very favorite songwriters. Thanks for posting this, great song at the end as well.
Huge fan of McMurtry. I could listen to him telling stories all day long... almost as much as listening to him playing music. Thanks for the interview.
James seems almost approachable here! I have talked with Cornbread, friendly guy. And talking to Tim we found we have a longtime friend in common, they were both from Lubbock. See you on my birthday!
so glad to hear that james is friends with wendell berry. love his work too.
Well that was very good, very informative, good questions too. Glad he played Jackie, it's probably my fave song by him.
Thank you great show.
glad to stumble upon your channel. Worked at Gruene Hall forv6 years. Used to frequent Cibolo Creek a lot. James is one of my favorites. Knew him a bit before moving to Taiwan 23 years ago. Heading home for a month this summer.
I couldn't imagine a James and Jason show. Who ever opened or closed both are top two my favorite artists!
Cheatham street warehouse in 2012, one of the best concerts I’ve ever been.
"Decent Man" is a fantastic, elegant piece of storytelling!
Although I’ve been aware of his name, it’s only over the past year or so that I’ve been discovering the music of James McMurtry, especially The Horses and the Hounds. Great interview for me to start understanding the man behind the amazing songwriting.
Saw James and crew a couple of weeks' back in Denver, most excellent concert. The Horses and the Hounds is, in my opinion, his best album.
Most certainly not a Mediocre interviewer. Far, far better than most. Great job.
Great job on this.James is one
of my favorite
Singer/Songwriters.
AINT IT FUN BEING FROM TEXAS!
Great interview and discussion about writing, music and Frogger!
Nicely done all around. Good conversation, and the sound on James's song is outstanding!
Sár-scéalaí é James!! (Translation from Irish: James is an excellent storyteller).
Looking forward to my next visit to Austin, not forgetting the Continental, and also to next visit by James and the band to Dublin. Coinnigh ort, James (keep going, James). Excellent interview.
Peadar T Mac Ruairí
Well done with James, love to learn more of his exploits and stories.
Good show with James another awesome singer, songwriter guitarist.
James, please come out west! 500 seats? Freight & Salvage in Berkeley!
Great interview, well done, thank you
Quit staring at my hair and get me in the air.Just luv Jame's stile and writing.😎🇨🇱
Well done. Nice that the interviewer took the convo into some new territory.
Great little interview. I just ran across these today. I stopped coming to Austin after it growed so HUGE, and I got stuck in traffic one time. I guess it may be time to return. I've never been to the Continental Club, and I'd sure like to see James play. Thanks for this...
What I like about JMcM's songs is that they aren't preachy, at least, I don't feel like I am being preached to when I listen. There's social commentary stuff, which is fine. He is such a fine writer.
Actually got McMurtry to smile once! (With the response “Neither of them were enjoyable”) Been a fan since "Where'd You Hide the Body". Thank you!
Turned on to him by niece who lives in San Antonio. Got to catch his midnight show at the Continental Club. He don't fool around.
Review of a recent Continental Club show. An American Master...
The final act at the Continental Club in Austin on Tuesday nights is The Last Jimenez. Show time was midnight, and after watching James McMurtry and his band put on a full out rock show, I needed to hang out for awhile and get my equilibrium back, enjoy a late beer. Delay my exit, glow in the show's aftermath, my house on Mary Street was only a mile away. McMurtry was quick and precise with his lyrics, clenching his teeth to finish off the lines. Grinding the syllables.
He sang about Okie kinfolks, the myth of road life, and giving up his Cadillac, among other things. At one point he went off mic and played solo acoustic just to shut up the crowd in the back, who were committing the concert sin of paying no attention and screaming at each other. The room shhh'ed and shhh'ed, but still the annoying talkers persisted, they had no clue. Finally, with as much clarity as possible, slow and just loud enough, I turned to the group of corporate hustlers and told them to "Shut the fuck up!" The intervention seemed to do the trick and James started back up again, amplified and satisfied.
He wasn't much for talking after the show, he packed up his own stuff and split. Probably sick of questions about Lonesome Dove, the masterpiece novel his late father wrote. Rest in peace, Larry McMurtry, your boy can rip his guitar and spit his words, but you knew that anyway. The Last Jimenez featured David Jimenez, a blues telecaster player with a voice like Van Morrison. Their covers of When I Paint My Masterpiece (Dylan) and Northeast Texas Women (Willis Alan Ramsey) were knockouts, and I crashed around 2 am, my head buzzing and my soul bluesed up.
Thank you for your writing about James and the last Jimenez. Will have to check them out ! Ex Hubby from Austin. Shared James and TX country music with this Louisiana gal. 😁
Ive seen many interviews and this was has some info I hadn't heard before. He has embraced Lockhart and headlining their festival this year. He gives back to the community. Good job.
If you don't mind me asking, what festival is James McMurtry playing in Lockhart?
@@michaelwilliams3474 I thought I saw where he was playing the Bastrop Music Festival (Lockhart not far away) but don't see him listed now.
This is really good enjoyed it very much.
Good job young man
Liked James for the last 30 years
I remember Austin in the 90s
Wouldn’t set foot in that town even armed
It’s been ruined imho
McMurtry sings "Jackie" at the close of this segment. Nice version --
Great just that.
Awesome interview. What's the guitar behind James' elbow, on the bottom? LGO? Definitely a Gibson from what I can see...
Man says he gets nervous in front of a camera so you guys put a camera in his face while he's performing. 🤣 But a pretty good interview. And great sound
Jimmy Rainey!
Drink and talk loud that is the bar scene.
😉
Gibson or Martin?? 'Neither...I play Guilds'
Amen.
James always acts sleepy eyed .but seems somewhat knowledgeable lol.
ƤＲＯ𝓂Ｏ𝕤ᗰ 🌟
You break character and you got a sermon. Hmmmmmm.
I have loved James music for the last 20 plus years. I love his writing and music. I find a lot of similarities of James music and Kristoffersons.
National Treasure