ROBERT EARL KEEN “Then and Now Tour” with Race Ricketts

Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen brings his “Then and Now” Tour to the Birchmere for three nights, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his album *Gravitational Forces* and the 15th anniversary of *Ready for Confetti*. The tour features a setlist of favorites from those landmark records alongside other classics, with opener Race Ricketts kicking off each evening. Keen’s storytelling and outlaw-country style promise a lively, nostalgic night for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

When: Friday, August 21; Saturday, August 22; and Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Showtimes: Doors open and show begins at 7:30 pm each night.

Tickets: General admission tickets are $69.50. Through Ticketmaster the total comes to $85.10; tickets purchased at the Birchmere Box Office are $76.50. The box office is open from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on show nights.

Lineup: Robert Earl Keen (headliner) with special guest Race Ricketts (opening act).

Venue: Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Phone: (703) 549-7500.

Note: The tour highlights two milestone albums: *Gravitational Forces* (25 years) and *Ready for Confetti* (15 years). For more information, visit Robert Earl Keen’s website at robertearlkeen.com.