This event is in the past.It took place on July 21, 2026 at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club.

James McMurtry and The Martial Law Review with BettySoo 1
Rock Concert
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James McMurtry and The Martial Law Review with BettySoo

July 21 at 8pm

At SOhO Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara

🍽️Arrive early to grab dinner at a stage-room table
🆔Bring your photo ID for the 21+ age check

James McMurtry brings his sharp, narrative-driven songwriting to the stage with his backing band, The Martial Law Review. Austin-based singer-songwriter BettySoo joins the bill as a special guest.

James McMurtry and The Martial Law Review

Texas singer‑songwriter, Americana storytelling folk rock

Headliner


James McMurtry, a Lone Star State songwriter, performs with his backing band The Martial Law Review (Tim Holt, Cornbread, Daren Hess). Their show supports his 2026 album *The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy*, featuring Americana‑inflected story songs and guest appearances by artists such as Sarah Jarosz and Charlie Sexton.

BettySoo

BettySoo

Korean‑American vocalist rooted in American folk and roots music


BettySoo is a Korean‑American singer praised for her vocal phrasing and purity, often joining Austin’s folk and roots scene and providing harmonies and verses at live shows.

Americana singer-songwriter
Live music club
Intimate concert
Storytelling songwriting