The Ector Theatre

Odessa's Got Talent
2024-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Ector Theatre, 500 N Texas Ave, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Join us to watch the Best of the Best compete live in front of a distinguished judges panel as they compete for cash prizes! The judges’ panel will determine the winners of each category and audience members will be able to vote on the overall winner, the coveted People’s Choice Award. Mark your calendars to support the Permian Basin Mission Center’s fundraiser, Odessa’s Got Talent!

Memphis May Fire w/UABB
2024-05-24 19:30 - 22:00
J and B welcome Memphis May Fire w/ special guest Upon A Burning Body and local opener Gridiron at the Ector Theatre! Friday, May 24th!

Ray Wylie Hubbard
2024-05-16 19:00 - 21:30
When F. Scott Fitzgerald issued his classic conclusion that ‘There are no second acts in American lives,’ he failed to envision the career of legendary Texas troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard. A willing conspirator in the late seventies Cosmic Cowboy revolt that ushered in the mythical Outlaw era, Hubbard was a catalyst in the cultural upheaval that led to the peaceful coexistence of Lone Star music enthusiasts who comprised each end of the social and political spectrum of that troubled time. In the stellar company of iconic colleagues like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Doug Sahm and Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard was an architect of the musical legacy that continues to inspire subsequent generations of up-and-coming Texas talent.
Yes, Hubbard is a Texas singer-songwriter, complete with the classic trifurcated handle, fundamental chapter of the canon in his song catalog (“Redneck Mother”), and enough wild hairs in his past to qualify him as a legend. But along the way, his attention began to leave matters extraneous to his art and soul by the wayside and focus on the beauty and potential to be found in the blank canvas of, in his case, the yet to be written and recorded song. The result has been one of the most satisfying musical and lyrical journeys to witness over the last two decades. In the years that followed he evolved into a writer of uncommonly honest portraits of life, alternately mixing deep personal sagas with poignant character studies of those traveling on the dark side of the road.
If one wanted to describe the sound of Ray Wylie Hubbard, one could call it American music, born from the time honored traditions of folk, country, and roots rock.

King 810
2024-05-12 19:30 - 22:00
The Ector Theatre and J&B Productions are thrilled to announce that King 810 is scheduled to perform live at The Ector Theatre in Odessa, Texas, on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Featuring support from Heathen Sun, All Falls Down, Deface The Beauty, and Plagued South.

Black Magic: On Top of The World (Night 2)
2024-05-03 19:00 - 21:00
Black Magic May Show – Night 2!

Black Magic: On Top of The World
2024-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
Black Magic May Show!

Foghat
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for a night you won’t forget with Foghat on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Ector Theatre!
Enjoy their classic hits, “Slow Ride,” “Drivin’ Wheel,” and more LIVE in Odessa, Texas.

Alexandra Kay
2024-04-24 20:00 - 22:30
The Ector Theatre & J&B Productions is thrilled to announce Alexandra Kay is coming to Odessa, Texas! Watch Alexandra perform LIVE at The Ector Theatre on Wednesday, April 24, 2024! It’s a show you don’t want to miss!
Alexandra Kay kindles a profound connection with listeners through her heartfelt melodies, evocative storytelling, and beautifully captivating voice. Born and raised in Waterloo, Illinois, Alexandra found her voice as a teen, using songwriting as a vessel for self-expression and self-discovery.
After two failed major record deals, and a starring role in a Netflix Original series, Alexandra took it upon herself to build the music career she envisioned. Since then, she’s been cementing her status as an independent force in the industry by sharing her music and life online, amassing over 6+ million followers on social media which has led to over 170+ million streams between Apple and Spotify alone AK (as her
fans call her) has graced the stage and collaborated with industry titans like Tim McGraw, Tracy Lawrence, Jo Dee Messina, Jelly Roll, Randy Travis, Gary LeVox and more.
In October of 2023 Alexandra dropped her debut album “All Ive Ever Known”. The independently released project spent multiple weeks in the number one spot on the iTunes country charts, debuted at number
one on iTunes All Genre and in the top ten on multiple Billboard Charts. The heart wrenching ballad “Everleave” from her debut project has gained tens of millions of views on social media and is currently in
rotation on Sirius XM The Highway. With what has been described as a “Taylor Swift-esque” fan base, AK sold over 50,000 tickets to her headline shows in 2023 alone. 2024 is gearing up to be her biggest year
yet with multiple main stage performances at the largest festivals in country music, multiple headline runs and the inception of her sophomore album.

Education Foundation: Nashville Songwriters Under the West Texas Stars
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:30
The Education Foundation Presents: Nashville Songwriters Under the West Texas Stars – Tuesday, April 23, 2024!

Mark Chesnutt
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:30
Mark Chesnutt is one of Country’s true musical treasures. Critics have hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of Country music’s most elite entertainers, from George Jones to George Strait, echo the sentiment.
Mark Chesnutt’s stature is easily gauged. He has 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums and five gold records to his credit; he maintains a front-and-center presence with a hefty tour schedule year after year.  Country music critics and fans alike need look no further when it comes to Country music basics. If you ask Chesnutt, he’ll tell you, “It’s the music and the fans that have kept me around this long.”
In a creative forum that sometimes confuses style with substance, Mark Chesnutt possesses both. Remaining true to himself as a traditional country artist, while keeping the pace with the ever-changing country recording landscape, Mark Chesnutt has a knack for picking great songs, delivering them with world-class style and a heart-felt emotion that’s lived-in.
With a trademarked voice, Chesnutt has set the bar for his generation and those that follow in his footsteps shaping the music of today’s country music newcomers and the new country music format.
Mark Chesnutt’s personal integrity combined with his principal to record a genuine country song has made him a fixture on radio and in honky tonks across the globe, and an all-time country music fan favorite.

Odessa YMCA Presents Giggle & Give w/ Lucas Bohn
2024-04-04 19:00 - 21:30
The Odessa Family YMCA proudly presents our “Giggle & Give” comedy fundraiser sponsored by Sondra and Toby Eoff. The fundraiser will start at 7 p.m. (with doors opening at 6 p.m.) April 4 at The Ector Theatre, and it will feature comedian Lucas Bohn.
The fundraiser will benefit our annual campaign for the Odessa Family YMCA. Those funds will benefit our PreK-3 program, which we have in partnership with the Ector County Independent School District, youth sports scholarships, and free community events held throughout the year, including Healthy Kids Day.
In addition to the comedy show, the Odessa Family YMCA will hold a silent auction with all proceeds going to our annual campaign. Current silent auction items include artwork from the Odessa Family YMCA Learning Centers, Dallas Cowboys suite tickets, Six Flag/Hurricane Harbor tickets and many more. We are accepting items for our silent auction.
Lucas Bohn has been seen on NBC’s “Bring the Funny” and CBS’ Coastal Comedy Live, performing with comedy legends like Kevin Hart, Jimmy Fallon and Dave Chappelle. His first comedy special, “Too Cool for School,” went viral with over 50 million views.
CBS7 news anchor Jay Hendricks will serve as master of ceremonies for the event.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
2024-03-28 19:00 - 22:00
With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, featuring founding members Jeff Hanna (lead vocals, guitar) and Jimmie Fadden (drums, harmonica, vocals); Bob Carpenter (keys, vocals)—a member of the band since 1979; Jim Photoglo (bass, vocals); Jaime Hanna (guitar, vocals); and Ross Holmes (fiddle, harmonica, vocals); remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played their first gig in 1966 in Southern California as a jug band and by 1969 had become a cornerstone of the burgeoning country-rock community. Their career breakthrough came in 1970 with the release of the record Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy and the single “Mr. Bojangles,” a folksy Top 10 pop hit that brought folk music to the national forefront. In 1972, they released the first of three groundbreaking Will The Circle Be Unbroken records, collaborating with many of the best bluegrass, Country, and folk artists in the world. The band also has enjoyed vast success on the U.S. Country charts with hits like “Fishin’ In The Dark,” “Modern Day Romance,” and “Stand A Little Rain.” Their latest album, Dirt Does Dylan—released in 2022—has received widespread critical acclaim. More at https://nittygritty.com/history/.

Mr. Capone-E + Amanda Perez
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for an unforgettable night with the renowned Mr. Capone-e and Amanda Perez at The Ector Theatre in Downtown Odessa, Texas on Saturday, March 23, 2024! We will be featuring all of their classic hits, so don’t miss out on this amazing concert experience.

Neal McCoy
2024-03-16 19:00 - 21:30
Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number 1 singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. A seventh Top Ten hit, Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On, came in 2005 from his self-released That’s Life.
A new studio album, XII, arrived in 2012 Co Produced by Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert. In 2013 he released Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride, Neal’s longtime friend and mentor. 2015 brought the Big Band Standards CD You Don’t Know Me. 2017 brought Neal McCoy’s Favorite Hit’s. 10 Hits with 2 new songs.
Neal has been on 17 USO Tours around the world and continues to say it’s one of the achievements he’s most proud of. He is also the recipient of multiple Humanitarian awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Radio Broadcasters and The Masonic Grand Lodge. In 2016 Neal has again made a move to continue his patriotic values by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance “Live” on his Facebook page every morning. He’s reached millions of viewers all over the country and around the world. Currently he is closing in on 2000 days in a row and going strong. Neal still maintains a very busy touring schedule all through the year. Make sure to catch a show when he’s near because as Neal says “No two shows are the same!”
Neal also supports his own charity organization: East Texas Angel Network which is committed to the enhancement of the lives of children of East Texas who are living with terminal or life-threatening diseases. He hosts a yearly golf tournament, auction/dinner & concert over two days in the Fall.
The foundation has been going strong since 1995 and to date has raised over 9 million dollars for approximately 500 hundred East Texas families.
www.nealmccoy.com

Living Colour
2024-03-03 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for a night you won’t forget with 2x GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum rock band Living Colour performs at The Ector Theatre on Sunday, March 3, 2024!
See them perform all your favorites LIVE in Odessa, Texas! Get your tickets today before they’re gone.

Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas
2023-12-15 19:30 - 22:00
For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. This vibrant holiday celebration takes the form of a captivating multi-media production, featuring Murphey’s renowned “Rio Grande Band,” dramatic lighting, video, as well as the use of Western Art, captivating master-artist photographs, breathtaking videos, and delightful cowboy poetry. “Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas” beautifully captures the rustic essence of the story of Jesus’ birth in the countryside village of Bethlehem, where the joyous tidings first reached the humble livestock caretakers and herders, often referred to as “cowboys,” over two millennia ago.
Inspired by an 1885 wild-west dance known as the original “Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball” in Anson, Texas, Murphey embarked on a remarkable journey that carries on the biblical tradition of merriment, song, and feasting during the “holidays,” a term signifying “holy days.” In 1992, Michael introduced a groundbreaking concept album called “Cowboy Christmas,” which had never been attempted before in popular Christmas music. Today, this remarkable concept has evolved into a grand live musical concert production! Join Michael, the talented members of the Rio Grande Band, and the captivating Rocky Mountain Vintage Dancers for a joyous and heartfelt “Christmas Cowboy-Style” experience.
Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas, a magnificent spectacle that showcases the his legendary “Rio Grande Band,” mesmerizing lighting, captivating videos, and an artistic fusion of Western Art and masterful photographs. This extraordinary production takes you on a journey through the spirit of the Wild West, immersing you in its rich heritage and evoking a sense of wonder and joy. To complete this enchanting experience, be prepared to be entertained by delightful cowboy poetry. Through humorous and heartfelt verses, the poetry encapsulates the spirit of the cowboy lifestyle and adds a touch of charm and nostalgia to the festivities.
Together, these elements create a truly unforgettable Cowboy Christmas celebration, where music, visuals, art, and poetry intertwine harmoniously. Immerse yourself in this magical experience and embark on a journey that pays homage to the Wild West while embracing the joyous spirit of the holiday season.

Upon a Burning Body + Others
2023-12-09 19:30 - 22:00
J&B Productions and The Ector Theatre Present – “The Breakdown Before Christmas” featuring Upon A Burning Body
Saturday, December 9, 2023

Support From:
All Is Taken
Gridiron
All Falls Down
KILTER!

Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Show Starts at 7:30 PM

An Aaron Watson Family Christmas Tour
2023-12-02 20:00 - 22:30
We’re rockin ‘around the Christmas Tree with An Aaron Watson Family Christmas Tour on Saturday, December 2, 2023, @ 8:00 PM.

Buckcherry
2023-11-29 20:00 - 22:30
Buckcherry is coming to The Ector Theatre Wednesday, November 29, 2023! It’s a show you don’t want to miss, get your tickets today to see them perform their hit songs all night long!

Bob Schneider
2023-10-21 19:30 - 22:00
Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider has become one of the most celebrated musicians in the live music capital. Drawing from a range of diverse musical styles, Schneider’s talent has defied genres.
Schneider will be releasing a new record ‘In A Roomful Of Blood with A Sleeping Tiger’ in August 2021 with supporting tour dates throughout the US.
Combining elements of funk, country, rock, and folk with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic, Schneider draws inspiration from the ’70s with a modern twist, reminiscent of contemporaries such as Beck. His catalog is both uplifting and sober, unafraid to tackle powerful subjects like alienation, drug addiction, and lost romance in addition to celebrating life’s joys.
Schneider has won more than 59 Austin Music Awards including Best Album, Best Songwriter, Best Musician, and Best Male Vocals making him the most decorated artist in Austin music history.
However, Schneider’s fan base reaches far beyond the city limits of Austin. He started gaining national recognition when he released 2001’s Lonelyland, his major-label debut for Universal Records, followed by 2004’s I’m Good Now. Since leaving Universal, Schneider has gone on to release more award-winning albums under Vanguard and began releasing “side projects” on his label, Shockorama Records.
He has released more than a dozen albums, written over 1,000 songs, is a published author, and is also an avid painter and collage artist – and doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.

William Lee Martin's Comedy Stampede Tour
2023-08-26 19:30 - 22:00
Comedian William Lee Martin brings his 2023 Comedy Stampede Tour to you. His brilliant storytelling style is sure to make you laugh and feel good. It’s comedy without an agenda. Amazingly funny.
You deserve a night out!

Powerman 5000, Julien-K, Kilter, Gone By Nin9
2023-08-10 19:30 - 22:00
J&B Productions & The Ector Theatre Presents
POWERMAN 5000
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

Julien K
KILTER
Gone By Nin9

(TBD)
DOORS & BAR OPEN AT 6:30PM SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM

Rivers of Nihil, Astringency, Nightmare Canvas + More
2023-07-19 19:00 - 21:30
Rivers Of Nile
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

Astringency
Nightmare Canvas
Day After Dead
Follow The Awakened

DOORS & BAR OPEN AT 6:30PM SHOW STARTS AT 7:00PM

Odessa's Got Talent
2023-06-17 19:30 - 22:00
Odessa’s Premier Live Talent Competition!
Join us to watch the Best of the Best compete live in front of a distinguished judges panel as they compete for over $9,000 in cash prizes! Audience members will be able to vote on the coveted People’s Choice Award.
All funds raised by Odessa’s Got Talent benefit the Permian Basin Mission Center, a 501(C)(3) interdenominational benevolent agency providing relief to individuals and families experiencing hardships.

Paul Wall & Big Pokey
2023-06-09 19:30 - 22:30
Paul Wall has been one of the pillars of Texas mixtape community since 1999, with his talents earning him a major deal with Swishahouse Records’ 2004 joint venture with Atlantic Records. Wall’s 2005 release of his major album The People’s Champ debuted on Billboard’s TOP 200 at the #1 spot and swiftly achieved platinum status. And in 2007, he received a GRAMMY Nomination for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group for his feature on the song GRILLZ with Nelly and Jermaine Dupri. Today, the rapper, DJ and entrepreneur, is one of Texas’s most successful independent musicians. The avid entrepreneur in Paul today began in 1998, when he first partnered with the now world-famous jeweler Johnny Dang, to sell custom gold grillz. Throughout the years they two have built up an iconic clientele of celebrities worldwide, still selling over 100 grillz per day out of their lavish Houston jewelry store. The inspiration behind the name of his 2005 project was his real nickname “The People’s Champ,” given to him for his constant work within Texas underprivileged communities. After Hurricane Harvey, Paul and his wife Crystal opened her fitness studio to gather supplies and donations for people affected. Each summer, the Walls hosts a Back2School backpack drive to stock young students with school supplies and to foster excitement and commitment around education in the community. Paul Wall also conducts countless toy drives each year around the holidays, where all gifts are donated to various 501c3 groups to distribute to underserved communities in the area. Paul has been a Governor and Trustee for the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammys), and with over 100 mixtapes and album releases, he continues to reaffirm his place and contributions to hiphop.

The Dance Company
2023-05-24 19:00 - 21:00

En Croix Dance Academy (3:00 PM Show)
2023-05-20 15:00 - 17:00

En Croix Dance Academy (10:30 AM Show)
2023-05-20 10:30 - 12:30

An Evening With Barry Corbin
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00
Sponsored By CBS 7 First Alert, Sondra & Toby Eoff, Odessa Arts And MuralFest
All Proceeds Benefit Odessa Meals On Wheels
Doors At 6PM
Show Starts At 7PM

Black Magic May Show (Friday)
2023-05-12 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrating 40 years of Black Magic!
