• JUNE 20, 2026 7:00PM - SHELLEY KING

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    SOME OF OUR FAVORITES

    Suggested Artist Donation $25-$30 per person

    (or whatever you feel is appropriate)

    Doors Open at 6:15pm, Music Starts at 7:00pm

    A BIT ABOUT SHELLEY

    PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE for Shelley's show - it is now scheduled for Saturday June 20.


    In 2008, Shelley was named the sixth Texas State Musician by the Texas Commission on the Arts, following in the footsteps of legends like Ray Benson and Billy Joe Shaver and a year before Willie Nelson. No small feat, and the first woman to be so honored.


    For 30+ years now, Shelley has been a road warrior, performing all over the US & Europe solo, with her band, and in recent years, with blues guitar magician Carolyn Wonderland and honky tonk piano magician Marcia Ball.


    Shelley will be returning for her fourth visit to MCC, and this one will be a solo show.


    Shelley's 10th album, Madam Mystic, is a soulful, rootsy record that features collaborations with members of The Subdudes (John Magnie and Steve Amedee) and with Cindy Cashdollar. And, like all of Shelley's other records, you only need to hear a few notes of any song to know it's Shelley.


    Whether she’s leading a band or standing center stage on her own, Shelley has a way of making the music feel personal to everyone in the room. She’s a powerhouse singer and a fabulous songwriter, but more than that, she’s just a great person to have in the house. I’m really looking forward to catching up with her and hearing these new songs. It’s going to be another special night.

  • AUGUST 15, 2026 7:00PM - JOE PUG

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    SOME OF OUR FAVORITES

    Suggested Artist Donation $35 per person

    (or whatever you feel is appropriate)

    Doors Open at 6:15pm, Music Starts at 7:00pm

    A BIT ABOUT JOE

    We first saw Joe Pug in Austin about 15 years ago, and were struck by his songwriting, his musicianship and his unique voice. We went to a few shows and then heard that he had moved form Austin to Maryland (who does that!). We found out much later Joe that grew up in Maryland and when we launched MCC in 2015, we began what turned into a 10-year "wouldn't it be great if ..." effort to host a show for Joe.


    A singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style, Joe Pug dropped out of college and moved to Chicago where he worked as a carpenter before breaking into the city’s music scene. Since 2008 he has released a string of critically-acclaimed albums and toured heavily in the U.S. and abroad. Paste Magazine wrote of his music: “Unless your surname is Dylan, Waits, Ritter or Prine, you could face-palm yourself to death trying to pen songs half as inspired."


    He has toured with Steve Earle, Levon Helm, The Killers, Justin Townes Earle, Sturgill Simpson, and many others. He has appeared at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and The Newport Folk Festival. His music has appeared on NPR’s “Prairie Home Companion” and “Mountain Stage”. His music has been released by Lightning Rod Records, which features an alumni roster of Jason Isbell, Billy Joe Shaver, and James McMurtry.


    Additionally, he is the creator and host of the popular podcast The Working Songwriter.

  • UPCOMING SHOWS


    These dates are subject to change so we recommend you keep an eye on dates here and in your invitation emails to ensure you don't miss any changes that might occur.
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    Barbara Nesbitt


    Saturday Oct. 10 2026

    Doors: 630pm EDT

    Music: 700pm EDT

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    Spencer LaJoye


    Saturday Nov. 7 2026

    Doors: 630pm EST

    Music: 700pm EST