James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review

James McMurtry has never been one to sugarcoat a story. The acclaimed Texas songwriter brings The Pretty Waste Tour to The Chapel with his band, the Martial Law Review, for a night of sharp, character-driven songs that cut between Americana, rock, and country. McMurtry's catalog is filled with vivid portraits of small-town life, political undercurrents, and everyday people, delivered with the dry wit and storytelling that's made him one of the genre's most respected songwriters. He's joined by opener BettySoo, whose folk-leaning songwriting provides a fitting start to the evening. The Chapel's intimate setting puts every lyric front and center, making this the kind of show where listening is just as important as singing along. For fans of thoughtful songwriting, it doesn't get much better than this.