While I’d heard their names and listened to their music for years, I had never seen either of these two legendary songwriters in a live setting. Given the rare opportunity to take in a joint solo appearance at the WYO Theater in my hometown of Sheridan, Wyoming, I had high expectations as to what the artists would choose to present. This image captures the night very well because it illustrates the animated storytelling of Robert Earl Keen, alongside the more restrained Lyle Lovett. While Lyle presented wonderful, flawless renditions of his classic tunes, Robert’s songs often tended towards the humorous, making for a memorable evening of music, that both educated and inspired the audience. The lifelong friendship they’ve shared was very evident in the easy back and forth of their storytelling and jokes. For a moment the audience was allowed inside the livingrooms of these two greats, and left with a deeper understanding of their music and history. They were welcomed to the stage with a standing ovation, and left with an even louder version of the same, a fabulous show.
Credits:David Huebner
