What the hell is “Americana” and why is it something we use to describe things? Does it mean that something is intrinsically “American?” I know when the word is used to describe music it means a hodgepodge of folk, country, blues, bluegrass, rock and R&B, but isn’t that just spouting off different genres of music […]
Robert Earl Keen
Gung Ho For Shows 12/21-12/28
Book these tickets now so you don’t miss out! January 19 Robert Earl Keen MUSIC—Acclaimed alternative country singer Robert Earl Keen makes his way back to Bend to promote his new album, “Live Dinner Reunion.” In 1996 Keen recorded “No. 2 Live Dinner” at the famous John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas. Twenty […]
Show Preview: Robert Earl Keen at the Tower 1/19
Folk artist Robert Earl Keen is coming to the Tower Theatre
From Favorite Sweaters to Texas Shit-Kicker Accents
Bend can put another feather in her cap: Award-winning singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen digs the Bend fashion scene. “I love Bend,” Keen says. “I bought my favorite sweater in Bend. It is a really good sweater.” No more description is offered, but who knows, perhaps said sweater just may be the subject of the hit […]

