James McMurtry @10pm, TBA @12am

James McMurtry — 10:00 PM; TBA — 12:00 AM. $10 cover at 9:00 PM. No advance tickets. 21+ only.

Never one to rest on his laurels, James McMurtry continues to tour constantly and consistently puts on a must-see powerhouse performance. The Washington Post noted McMurtry’s live prowess: much attention is paid to his lyrics — he creates a novel’s worth of emotion and experience in four minutes of blisteringly stark couplets — and he’s also an accomplished rock guitar player.

Doors/cover information: $10 cover collected at the door starting at 9:00 PM; no advance tickets. Venue: The Continental Club, 1315 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704. More info / source: event listing.