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, celebrating two milestone albums: the 25th anniversary of *Gravitational Forces* (1999) and the 15th anniversary of *Ready for Confetti* (2009). The concert, which opens with a set from Race Ricketts, will revisit favorites from both records—including beloved sing-along moments like “Walkin’ Cane”—and likely other fan favorites from Keen’s extensive catalog. Keen himself notes that the tour was extended by popular demand, making this a special stop for longtime fans.

When: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 7:30 pm.
Showtimes: Doors and performance times follow the Birchmere’s typical schedule; the listed start is 7:30 pm.
Tickets: $69.50 face value, plus applicable fees. Through Ticketmaster the total is $85.10, while purchasing at the Birchmere Box Office (open 5–9 pm on show nights) brings the total to $76.50.
Lineup: Robert Earl Keen (headliner) with opening act Race Ricketts.
Venue: Birchmere Music Hall (3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305). Phone: 703-549-7500. The Birchmere Box Office is located on-site and is open from 5–9 pm on any night there is a show.
Note: This tour commemorates 25 years of *Gravitational Forces* and 15 years of *Ready for Confetti*.