Robert Earl Keen: Folk Musician in New York

About Robert Earl Keen

Robert Earl Keen is a Houston-raised singer-songwriter whose work sits at the crossroads of Texas country, red dirt, Americana, and outlaw traditions. He built his reputation on narrative writing, treating songs like short stories with specific characters and a sense of place. In New York City, he brings that approach to Irving Plaza with “Then And Now,” pairing earlier material with later work. His performances favor plainspoken delivery over spectacle, keeping attention on the lyric and the band’s groove.