More than half a century after making his debut with Aquashow, Elliott Murphy continues to do what he does best: tell stories with a guitar. The American musician and writer returns to Spain for a tour of eleven concerts between November 2026 and March 2027, including a very special celebration in Madrid.
There was a time when New York seemed to churn out rock legends on every corner. Lou Reed, Patti Smith, the New York Dolls, and a generation of musicians who turned the streets, bars, and endless nights of Manhattan into songs.
Elliott Murphy emerged from that world. And, more than fifty years later, he’s still performing on stage.
The New York-born singer and writer, who has been based in Paris for decades, is returning to Spain on a tour that will take him to Granada, Seville, Oviedo, Santander, A Coruña, Madrid, Zaragoza, San Sebastián, and Bilbao.
The musician who was compared to Bob Dylan and won over Lou Reed
In 1973, Elliott Murphy released *Aquashow*, a debut album that immediately caught the attention of American critics. His imagery-rich lyrics, his urban perspective, and his way of blending rock and literature led to the inevitable comparisons with Bob Dylan.
But Murphy had something of his own: a New York sensibility that connected as much with the tradition of singer-songwriters as it did with the world of Lou Reed.
In fact, Reed himself went to see him perform at the legendary Max’s Kansas City and ended up helping him give his recording career a new boost.
Albums such as *Lost Generation*, *Night Lights*, and *Just a Story from America* would follow. More than 35 albums, books, and thousands of kilometers on the road later, Elliott Murphy continues to champion a vision of rock that seems increasingly rare: songs have to tell a story.
Three nights in Madrid to celebrate a historic album
One of the tour’s most special moments will take place in January 2027.
Murphy will perform three consecutive concerts at the Galileo Galilei venue in Madrid on January 22, 23, and 24, as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of *Just a Story from America*.
Released in 1977, that album holds a prominent place in his discography and featured musicians such as Phil Collins and Mick Taylor.
This is an opportunity to revisit songs that are part of the history of singer-songwriter rock and see how they’ve stood the test of time over five decades.
Elliott Murphy in Spain: Concerts in November 2026 and 2027
The tour will begin with full-band concerts in Andalusia, continue with more intimate performances in the north, and return in 2027 with new dates.
November 2026
- November 12 — Granada, CajaGranada Theater.
- November 13 — Seville, Cartuja Center CITE.
- November 27 — Oviedo, Sala Tribeca (duo).
- November 28 — Santander, Escenario Santander (duo).
- November 29 — A Coruña, Garufa Club (duo).
January 2027
- January 22 — Madrid, Galileo Galilei.
- January 23 — Madrid, Galileo Galilei.
- January 24 — Madrid, Galileo Galilei.
March 2027
- March 11 — Zaragoza, Teatro de las Esquinas.
- March 13 — San Sebastián, Kursaal.
- March 14 — Bilbao, Kafe Antzokia.
At the concerts, depending on the format of each performance, he will be accompanied by musicians from his usual circle, including guitarist Olivier Durand, one of his closest musical collaborators.
Rock knows no retirement
At this point, Elliott Murphy has nothing left to prove. He has shared the stage with some of the most influential figures in American music, built an immense discography, and found an audience in Europe that continues to support him.
But perhaps the most interesting thing is precisely this: that he still wants to go out and play.
In an industry obsessed with the next big thing, artists like Elliott Murphy remind us that rock is also built on experience, songs, and a story that deserves to be told.
And his story isn’t over yet.
Tickets and information: https://elliottmurphy.com/tour/
