Joe Ely
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Happy Birthday to Joe Ely
We share this today to honor Joe and his love for making music. — Sharon Ely
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Rack'em Records
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Special thanks to Matt Eskey
We share this today to honor Joe and his love for making music. — Sharon Ely
Listen now: 30tgrs.ffm.to/notthestatei...
Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Special thanks to Matt Eskey
Happy Birthday to Joe Ely
We share this today to honor Joe and his love for making music. — Sharon Ely
Listen now: 30tgrs.ffm.to/notthestatei...
Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Special thanks to Matt Eskey
We share this today to honor Joe and his love for making music. — Sharon Ely
Listen now: 30tgrs.ffm.to/notthestatei...
Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Special thanks to Matt Eskey
February 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Happy Birthday to Joe Ely
We share this today to honor Joe and his love for making music. — Sharon Ely
Listen now: 30tgrs.ffm.to/notthestatei...
Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Special thanks to Matt Eskey
We share this today to honor Joe and his love for making music. — Sharon Ely
Listen now: 30tgrs.ffm.to/notthestatei...
Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Special thanks to Matt Eskey
“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
Thankful for our family and friends today and every day
Love and Happiness for You
YouTube video by Joe Ely - Topic
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November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Thankful for our family and friends today and every day
“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
Joe Ely - Gallo Del Cielo - Saxon Pub
YouTube video by J Mar - ATX
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November 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Cold Black Hammer, Borderless Love. Bass Concert Hall, Austin, 2016.
Joe Ely - two live performances (2016)
YouTube video by The Current
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November 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Cold Black Hammer, Borderless Love. Bass Concert Hall, Austin, 2016.
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.
Joe Ely - Cool Rockin' Loretta Part 2
YouTube video by Spuds
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November 16, 2025 at 4:30 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
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 - Settle for Love (Live at Farm Aid 1990)
YouTube video by Farm Aid
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November 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM