Photos: James McMurtry solo
Opener: Betty Soo at The Birchmere
James McMurtry played a sold out solo show at The Birchmere on Sept. 14, 2023, with Betty Son serving as the opener. Here are photos — shot for Americana Highways — from the night.
I really enjoyed Soo’s set. She compliments McMurtry well, and her stories are tremendously entertaining.
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