James E. Murray

Parent, Attorney, Musician

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Please join us THIS SATURDAY July 25, 2026 from 7- 10 p.m. at 28 MILE DISTILLING CO.-Rooftop Stage, 454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040 [phone], https://t.co/h1krZVEqKH (through the back entrance on Bank Lane) for BILL PANTLE’s Tribute to ol’ Blue Eyes.

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Sorry to say TONIGHT’s SHOW at 🐸The Toadstool Pub🍄is CANCELLED due to Air quality index “255 Very Unhealthy”. Smoky skies from Canadian Wildfires have blanketed Chicago. Please be safe.
See at the next one on Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at 28 Mile Rooftop, Highwood.

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

We regret to inform everyone that Primo CANCELLED our Saturday Show because they double booked. We are sorry for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you down the road.
#kevinpurcell #kevinpurcellandthefirebirds #primogurnee #primo #primorestaurant @primogurnee

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Next SATURDAY, July 18, 2026, 7-10 p.m.
✨KEVIN PURCELL & THE FIREBIRDS✨w/ Harry Reinhart 🎸Jim Murray🥁Tony Root🎸and Bill LeClair🎹at PRIMO, 720 Milwaukee Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031, [phone]
https://t.co/aRNbwrnOGP @Primogurnee
@Nightburners @jamesemmurray www.opentable.

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Next THURSDAY, July 16, 2026, 7-10 p.m.✨A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes✨
Chicago's Premier Sinatra Tribute
🐸THE TOADSTOOL PUB🍄
327 Waukegan Avenue
Highwood, IL 60040
[phone]
https://t.co/XfCtTlospo
Please join us for a night of live Jazz and Classic Sinatra.

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

"They say it's your Birthday"! Happy 86th Birthday, Ringo!! “Peace and Love” to you and Barbara!✌🏻❤️☮️🫶🏻🎂🎉🥂🥳🥁💥
#RingoStarrMusic #ringostarr #happybirthday
@ringostarrmusic

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

This one hits me hard. So saddened by the massive loss yesterday of John T. “Phloss” Rice (Virtuoso on All String Instruments, Guitarist, Writer, Musical Director, Arranger) a true friend, mentor, confidant, brilliant musician, intelligent, funny, gentle, wonderful soul.💔🙏🏻

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Thank you Jenna , Mike, and the ⚓️LBSSA⛵️for all your hospitality!! We all had a rockin’ great time as The Band in the Sand on a beautiful afternoon!🎶⛵️⚓️🌞🥂💥
#lakebarrington #lakebarringtonshores #lakebarringtonshoressailingassociation #lbssa #kevinpurcell #firebirds

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Thank you Wildwood for your warm hospitality and the wonderful crowd who attended the BLUES SOIRÉE! It was an awesome night, packed park, and beautiful weather with KEVIN PURCELL AND THE FIREBIRDS featuring Kevin Purcell, Bill LeClair, Tony Root, Stevie Craig, and yours truly!💥

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads! It is the greatest job in the world. The best thing we do in this life. I thank God for the greatest gift and the most sacred, richest role I have played; the privilege of being a father. So proud of my young man!

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

🗞️💥Hey All, we are moving THIS FRIDAY’S Venue only 1/2 mile to RULE PARK, 33325 N. Sears Blvd., Grayslake, IL 60030 still on Gages Lake🎭🎉🎶🥂💥 6 - 8 p.m. KEVIN PURCELL AND THE FIREBIRDS, with: 🎤Kevin🎹Bill🎸Stevie,🎸Tony, and🥁Jim.

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

John and his lifelong friends, Julian and Basti travel Europe through London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Rome.
#London, #Paris, #Berlin, #Amsterdam, #Rome #Europe

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Please plan to join us, Friday, June 19, 2026, 6-8 p.m.,🔥KEVIN PURCELL AND THE FIREBIRDS🔥WILLOW POINT PARK, SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Lake Front Pavilion, N Cove Road, Gages Lake, IL 60030, [phone]
https://t.co/YCeOoIteKw
Harbor Brewing, Smash Food truck,Tropical Ice Cream

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

🎓Congratulations to my intelligent, talented, beautiful Goddaughter, Kathryn Lynn McAvoy!📚🏫👩🏻‍🎓👏🏻 A wonderful graduation celebration!🎉🥂We know you will make us all proud! 🥹 Can't wait to see all that you will accomplish at Michigan State University Broad Business School!💚🤍

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

🌕 On May 31, something extremely rare. The smallest Full Micro Blue Moon of 2026 will rise beside a giant blood-red ⭐️ Antares one of the rarest lunar events of the decade. ✨🔵 🌕❤️🦂 Next 12/31/28
From my first solo album:💿
https://t.co/zMd4C3XPwI

https://t.co/miXtZ3EInV

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

🥁That’s a wrap on the 35th Chicago Drum Show of 2026!!🥁 Another exceptional show! So much drum love. See you all next year! 🥁 Special Thanks 🙏🏻 to Johnny Drugan and his crew, &our patriarch Rob Cook once again for so many years of hard work. @chicagodrumshow @sonordrumco

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

✨HUGE THANKS for an Epic Evening to @hideoutchicago, The Tims, @Nightburners and Everyone who packed the joint to “Sold Out” Status! Special Thanks to Special Guests, Arista artists, @axelellis4 & @hunter_olshefke, @axandthehatchetmen.💥🎂🥃 @hideoutchicago

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

Big Thanks to on-air host/producer Bob Dauber for playing our Skip Towne version of my “Mustang Sally" just now on his show paying homage to mothers everywhere playing songs that contain women's names or that connote maternal significance. I dedicate this to all the Sallys!

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

🎂Thanks so much to everyone for reaching out to me on my birthday to warm my heart with so many good wishes! I am truly humbled, blessed, and grateful to you all for your thoughtfulness and friendship. A joyful spirit is always young. Slàinte is tàinte! 🥃☺️🥰❤️🎂🎉🥳🥂🫶🏻

[James E. Murray @jamesemmurray]

SATURDAY, May 9, 2026, 8 p.m. KEVIN PURCELL & THE NIGHTBURNERS at THE HIDEOUT CHICAGO, 1354 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, featuring Kevin, Zach, Bill, Tony & Jim.
Tickets: 🎟️ https://t.co/08zze1fm6j
Doors 8pm. Music 8:30 p.m.
https://t.co/bnMZpJqhnL