Joe Ely: Rare Live Performance of "Carnival Bum"

A legendary live performance by a masterful toubadour. This is a rare acoustic version of Joe Ely's Carnival Bum performed at the Harry Ransom Center in Austin, Texas during his one man theater show entitled Bonfire of Roadmaps.

[@kraftst]

Been watching Joe since 1978 - Soap Creek Saloon. Seen him 50 times here at Gruene hall. Don't remeber this song. I don't remember alot of things. Good song.

[@sp0ttedp0ny330]

great tune...and yep Matt you're right JOE IS THE MAN!!!!

[@MattJTrim]

Joe is the Man!!!!

[@gc1312]

Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@spiritbearNY]

Very nice! Love Joe Ely. Thank you for sharing this performance with us. Joe is quickly building quite a video collection on youtube. I asked if he minded and he said 'no'. So y'all keep on uploading! :)

[@rocnloretta]

I had the great pleasure of attending the first evening of these 2 performances. Thanks for posting this! Love Joe on harp...a one man band.

[@j.davidsemple6988]

Great song. Joe Ely is one of my favourite artists. I have 'Streets of Sin' and I have listened to it hundreds of times !

[@julesotis13]

Wow🎉

[@bill3979]

No DVD I know of. Its on the CD Streets of Sin, available online.

[@spenserspenser25]

Is this on a DVD? Anyone know the name if it is please?

[@JohnnyJim1980]

I bet he is great "live".
Not too familiar with his work.....what else should I listen to?

[@markjuggles]

The Joe Ely Band "Live Shots" recorded live in London during 1980 tour supporting The Clash. Just after The Clash released the album "London Calling".