Should I see the Robert Keen or Lyle Lovett show?

February 3, 2007 9:50 PM

TwangFilter: Which show should I see, Robert Earl Keen or Lyle Lovett/John Hiatt/Joe Ely/Guy Clark?

They're within a week of each other, and leaving my wife home with the 8-week-old twice in seven days is a non-starter. Anybody seen both these tours? Any reason to recommend one over the other? I'm a big fan of Lyle, Hiatt and Keen, and I've seen Lyle numerous times, but never the other guys.

posted by mfriesen to media & arts (13 comments total)

see the latter, You could see Keen almost anytime, but you won't the the Lovett Hiatt Ely Clark tour again (most likely).
posted by magikker at 10:20 PM on February 3, 2007

The latter.
posted by Savannah at 10:33 PM on February 3, 2007

I'd definitely pick the one with Lyle Lovett... But why are you leaving your wife at home?... Surely you can find a good sitter for a few hours and let her enjoy some time away from the stress of being a new mommy. :)
posted by amyms at 10:35 PM on February 3, 2007

Excellent point, magikker.

amyms: She's not so crazy about the twang, I'm afraid. Also not so down with leaving the little guy with a third party for an evening quite yet.
posted by mfriesen at 10:46 PM on February 3, 2007

If it were me I'd see John Hiatt.
posted by Hildago at 10:51 PM on February 3, 2007

She's not so crazy about the twang, I'm afraid. Also not so down with leaving the little guy with a third party for an evening quite yet.

Good save, mfriesen... On behalf of all mothers, I apologize for thinking you were a selfish hubby.
posted by amyms at 10:55 PM on February 3, 2007

Caught the latter a couple weeks ago. I like Robert Earl and all, but there was something truly special about four guys with acoustic guitars taking turns on the stage. I was pleasantly surprised by the energy Joe Ely brought, and Guy Clark's wry lyrics provided a nice complement. All four were very amenable to playing suggestions from the audience. Lyle and Hiatt were of course, great.

See the foursome.
posted by Kibbutz at 11:21 PM on February 3, 2007

Leave your inner A&M frat boy at home and see the latter.
posted by DonnieSticks at 9:37 AM on February 4, 2007

Leave your inner A&M frat boy at home and see the latter.
Lovett is an Aggie too... They were college roommates.
posted by magikker at 12:21 PM on February 4, 2007

No question: LL, JH, GC & JE.

I saw the show in Atlanta. It was great. Laugh out loud funny at times, tears on my wife's cheeks sad at others.
posted by donpardo at 1:17 PM on February 4, 2007

I agree, go with Lyle and Co. REK is one of my favoriate artist, but Lovett and Joe Ely are amazing (I haven't seen the other two, but have some music). Gosh I miss Texas and all the good music.....
posted by aggienfo at 6:24 PM on February 4, 2007

No even a question - that foursome is something not to be missed.
posted by Miko at 6:51 PM on February 4, 2007

Well, I'd say that's unanimous. Thanks, MeFites!
posted by mfriesen at 9:48 PM on February 4, 2007