McMurtry @ Dan's Silverleaf

James McMurtry played this past Saturday night at Dan's Silverleaf in Denton. He plays here every few months, always at Dan's, but this was the first time I'd seen him. I have Live in Aught-Three which I'd listened to a few times, and liked, but I'd never really sat down and paid attention. Seeing him live was a good way to take it in. He has a good stage presence, and comes off like a country Lou Reed telling his own kind of stories in a similar, deadpan, fashion. The Heartless Bastards are a great backup band and they put on a fine show.

Dan's is a fantastic place to see a show; the sound is always clear, the bartenders are very nice, and they serve a stiff double G&T for a reasonable price. If you're near Dallas, you might see Dale Watson, Allan Holdsworth, or Johnny Winter, also for a reasonable price. It's worth checking out. Hell, its a great place to go if there isn't a show. http://www.danssilverleaf.com/