Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen bring their Hall of Fame repertoire to life at the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) in Concord, New Hampshire on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 8PM. Tickets are currently on sale via the CCA box office at $35-65 per seat.
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums over three decades. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of Americana, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Whether touring as a 'Duo' or with his 'Acoustic Group' or 'The Large Band', Lovett's live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend's deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music's most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association's inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was named Texas State Musician. His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any living artist working today.
From humble beginnings on the Texas folk scene,
Robert Earl Keen has blazed a trail that's earned him living-legend status in the Americana music world. While working on a degree at Texas A&M, Keen taught himself guitar and began setting his poetic musings to song. That led to a fling with a bluegrass ensemble and front-porch picking parties with fellow Aggie
Lyle Lovett. Keen's literate songcraft, razor wit and killer band stirred up a grassroots sensation not seen since the '70s heyday of maverick "outlaw country" upstarts Willie, Waylon, and
Jerry Jeff Walker. When "Americana" was officially recognized by the industry in 1998, Keen was the genre's first artist to be featured on the cover of a major radio trade magazine. Keen's momentum hasn't ebbed a bit, nor has his pursuit of continued growth as a writer and artist. He still tours occasionally with Lovett, just two old friends swapping songs on acoustic guitars like they used to do on Keen's front porch. But the lion's share of his concert schedule still finds him playing full-tilt with his seasoned road and studio band.
Tickets for the October 1 performance may be ordered by calling the Capitol Center for the Arts at (603) 225-1111 or online at
www.ccanh.com. Tickets may also obtained at the Center's box office at 44 South Main St., Concord, NH, which is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11AM to 6PM.
The award-winning Capitol Center for the Arts (www.ccanh.com) inspires, educates, and entertains audiences by providing a quality venue for the performing arts as well as a wide range of professional-level, artistically-significant presentations. The Center is conveniently located off Rt. 93 in downtown Concord, New Hampshire and is close to several quality restaurants, shopping boutiques, and other area attractions. The facility first opened in 1927 as the Capitol Theatre, a prime stop on the Vaudeville circuit; it later became Concord's premier movie house and concert hall. After closing in 1989, it underwent a multi-million dollar renovation / modernization and reopened in 1995 as the Capitol Center for the Arts. Today, the Capitol Center is home to the 1304-seat Chubb Theatre, the Spotlight Café, The Governor's Hall ballroom, and the Kimball House, a Victorian mansion.
