Robert Earl Keen

About

Robert Earl Keen, Jr. (born January 11, 1956 in Houston, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter. Growing up, Keen was interested in music, sports, movies and writing. He attended Texas A&M University, enrolling in the school of journalism. Disappointed in the College Station, Texas music scene, he began playing guitar and learned to read and write music, basing his style on folk, country, blues and roots rock. In 1977 he rented a house from landlord Jack Boyett, where his neighbor was a then-unknown Lyle Lovett.

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  Robert Earl Keen

  The Kent Stage · Kent · United States Of America · 2026-06-04
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  Railbird Festival

  The Infield at Red Mile · Lexington · United States Of America · 2026-06-06
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  Robert Earl Keen

  Lime Kiln Theater · Lexington · United States Of America · 2026-08-14
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  Robert Earl Keen - Then And Now

  Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington · United States Of America · 2026-08-16
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  Robert Earl Keen

  The National · Richmond · United States Of America · 2026-08-20
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  Robert Earl Keen - Then and Now Tour

  Birchmere · Alexandria · United States Of America · 2026-08-21
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