Julia Roberts’ ex happens to be one of country music’s most poignant singer-songwriters, and while Lyle Lovett hasn’t released a new album in a decade, the 64-year-old does have 11 records under his belt already, so why force him?

We’re secretly hoping he’ll make number 12 very soon, but in the meantime, the Texan and his acoustic group play a two-night stint at downtown Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre on Saturday and Sunday. If these shows are anything like his 2020 residency at the same place, it’s bound to be just as unforgettable. And while pants are overrated, please bring a pair, OK?

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's calendar editor. He started as a freelance music writer in 2020 at the age of 18, and after spending years covering, announcing, and previewing concerts in...