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
July 21 at 8pm
Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
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
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.
James McMurtry and The Martial Law Review with BettySoo
July 21 at 8pm
Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
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
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.