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189 - Robert Earl Keen



In episode 189 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer, songwriter and guitarist Robert Earl Keen. In their conversation Robert tells us about a book that’s being published by Texas A and M press that shows off his guitar collection and Robert discusses his guitar collection which focuses mostly on electrics. He particularly likes Dakota Red Fenders.
Robert discusses his retirement and then his return to performing after a divorce and how he maintained his guitar collection.
Robert describes his guitar buying strategies and his friendship with the late Bill Collings of Collings guitars.
Robert takes us through his tour habits and some of his favorite music stores and some of his favorite repair shops.
Robert talks about his home in Texas and his podcast “the Americana podcast” that comes out monthly.
Robert discusses his career early on and his contemporaries.
Finally Robert tells us about his fan appreciation weekend, Labor Day weekend in Texas.

To find out more about Robert and his music and tour dates you can check out his website:
robertearlkeen.com

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