Julia Robertsโ€™ ex happens to be one of country musicโ€™s most poignant singer-songwriters, and while Lyle Lovett hasnโ€™t released a new album in a decade, the 64-year-old does have 11 records under his belt already, so why force him?

Weโ€™re secretly hoping heโ€™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, itโ€™s bound to be just as unforgettable. And while pants are overrated, please bring a pair, OK?

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Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...