Joe Ely
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“We just have to lay down the weapons and take up compassion. It's become obvious that only through compassion can we survive.” - Joe Ely
Photo: Barbara FG
Photo: Barbara FG
January 8, 2026 at 8:12 PM
“We just have to lay down the weapons and take up compassion. It's become obvious that only through compassion can we survive.” - Joe Ely
Photo: Barbara FG
Photo: Barbara FG
Barack Obama singing Boogie Back to Texas at a fundraiser, backed by Joe Ely and Jason Roberts, in Austin, Texas, 2008. Photo by Ricardo B Brazziell.
January 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Barack Obama singing Boogie Back to Texas at a fundraiser, backed by Joe Ely and Jason Roberts, in Austin, Texas, 2008. Photo by Ricardo B Brazziell.
47 years ago at Soap Creek Saloon in Austin. Special thanks to Melanie Fetty.
January 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
47 years ago at Soap Creek Saloon in Austin. Special thanks to Melanie Fetty.
Photo by Matthew Fuller
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Photo by Matthew Fuller
“Love this big Joe Ely smile. After one of many Gruene Hall shows. Always gives his all and then more.” - Carol LaMaster Howe
December 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“Love this big Joe Ely smile. After one of many Gruene Hall shows. Always gives his all and then more.” - Carol LaMaster Howe
“I’ve been blessed to sing on his records and be onstage with Joe on occasion and the only thing I can say is: Thank God he wasn’t born in New Jersey. I would have had a lot more of my work cut out for me.” - Bruce Springsteen
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“I’ve been blessed to sing on his records and be onstage with Joe on occasion and the only thing I can say is: Thank God he wasn’t born in New Jersey. I would have had a lot more of my work cut out for me.” - Bruce Springsteen
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
Photo: National Stadium in Dublin on May 19th, 1993 by Des McMahon
Seven years ago tonight, 11/24/18
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Seven years ago tonight, 11/24/18
Happy birthday Marie Elena Ely! Photo taken in Austin on Joe’s birthday, 2018, by Sharon Ely.
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Happy birthday Marie Elena Ely! Photo taken in Austin on Joe’s birthday, 2018, by Sharon Ely.
“We came back to Austin and this is who Joe got to visit with yesterday, Mr. Dan Rather, a very great human being.” - Sharon Ely
November 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“We came back to Austin and this is who Joe got to visit with yesterday, Mr. Dan Rather, a very great human being.” - Sharon Ely
“Joe's music has been in my head for nearly fifty years. I truly appreciate him and I'm grateful for all the music and wonderful memories he's added to my journey.” - James Brown, Portland, OR
Photo by Gary Plants
Photo by Gary Plants
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“Joe's music has been in my head for nearly fifty years. I truly appreciate him and I'm grateful for all the music and wonderful memories he's added to my journey.” - James Brown, Portland, OR
Photo by Gary Plants
Photo by Gary Plants
Happy birthday, Sharon Ely!
Photo by Marie Elena Ely, Taos, NM
Photo by Marie Elena Ely, Taos, NM
November 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Happy birthday, Sharon Ely!
Photo by Marie Elena Ely, Taos, NM
Photo by Marie Elena Ely, Taos, NM
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November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Remembering Doug Sahm on his birthday, born November 6, 1941 in San Antonio. Photo with Doug, Kimmie Rhodes, and Joe at the Broken Spoke by Bob Zinc.
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Remembering Doug Sahm on his birthday, born November 6, 1941 in San Antonio. Photo with Doug, Kimmie Rhodes, and Joe at the Broken Spoke by Bob Zinc.
Joe Ely with the Clash
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Joe Ely with the Clash
In the kitchen with Stubb, Charlie Sexton, Joe Ely, and Joe Strummer. Photo by Sharon Ely, 1982.
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In the kitchen with Stubb, Charlie Sexton, Joe Ely, and Joe Strummer. Photo by Sharon Ely, 1982.
Photo by Jeff Shaw, 1989
November 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Photo by Jeff Shaw, 1989
“Dash Rip Rock finished our gig early and ran to catch Joe Ely. He blew us away and we ended up in the back alley singing Cajun songs. Here’s Bill Davis, Joe and Fred LeBlanc.” - Sean Anderson
November 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“Dash Rip Rock finished our gig early and ran to catch Joe Ely. He blew us away and we ended up in the back alley singing Cajun songs. Here’s Bill Davis, Joe and Fred LeBlanc.” - Sean Anderson
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Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG
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Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG
October 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Thirty Tigers
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Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG
“I can’t remember a time in my life I had more fun than being on the road with Bobby.” - Joe Ely
Photo by Tracy Anne Hart
Photo by Tracy Anne Hart
October 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“I can’t remember a time in my life I had more fun than being on the road with Bobby.” - Joe Ely
Photo by Tracy Anne Hart
Photo by Tracy Anne Hart
Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan on his birthday.
October 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan on his birthday.
California, 1981.
Drawing by Dave Walker.
Drawing by Dave Walker.
October 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
California, 1981.
Drawing by Dave Walker.
Drawing by Dave Walker.
Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, James White and Joe Ely during Kimmie Rhodes set at Broken Spoke in Austin
September 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, James White and Joe Ely during Kimmie Rhodes set at Broken Spoke in Austin
Photo by Tommy Mack
September 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Photo by Tommy Mack