Robert Earl Keen has been dubbed a lot of things in his sixty-nine years, but he’s most proud of the moniker “Texan”—more specifically, a Texan from Kerrville. And now more than ever, in response to the July 4th flooding in Kerr County, Keen’s Hill Country community needs a helping hand. Without a second of hesitation, the Americana pioneer has circled the wagons, called his talented compadres, and secured a venue and date for a one-night-only fundraising event, Buc-ee’s Presents Robert Earl Keen and Friends: Applause for the Cause.
On August 28th at Whitewater Amphitheater outside of New Braunfels, Texas, Keen will hit the stage with special guest Tyler Childers, alongside a special trio set from Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram, plus Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers, Ryan Bingham, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many, many more to raise money for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country—check out the full lineup below.
“This is a star-studded lineup with music starting in the mid-afternoon and lasting far into the night,” says Keen. “We must help everyone as much as we can, for as long as we can.” Beaver Aplin, founder of Buc-ee’s, echoes Keen, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to support the relief efforts of so many for our beloved Hill Country. The tragedies are beyond belief.” Aplin continues, “Buc-ee’s teaming with Robert Earl Keen and friends for this benefit concert just seemed like the right thing to do. When we learned 100 percent of our commitment goes to the Community Foundation of the Hill Country, we were all in.”
This Friday, July 18th, at noon Central, reserved seating tickets ($200) and general admission tickets ($99) will go on sale, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Additionally, at the time of purchase, attendees will be given the opportunity to purchase a ticket for a local first responder to attend Applause for the Cause. For those interested, these special first responder tickets can be purchased and gifted without attending the event. For all tickets, please visit whitewaterrocks.com.
Doors for Applause for the Cause are scheduled to open at 3 pm, kicking off with Lloyd Maines and his Austin City Limits Band with special guest vocalists. As the sun sets, expect full-band sets from music legends from Texas and beyond, including a very special closing set shared by Robert Earl Keen and Tyler Childers.
Applause for the Cause is made possible by generous support from Whitewater Amphitheater, Miller Pro AVL, C.C. Creations, illustrator Dorothy Nottingham, and of course, Buc-ee’s, who have already pledged a one-million-dollar donation to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. To make a direct contribution to the Community Foundation, please click here.
Buc-ee’s Presents Robert Earl Keen and Friends: Applause for the Cause Lineup:
Robert Earl Keen with special guest Tyler Childers
Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram (performing together)
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Aaron Watson
Catie Offerman
Cleto Cordero
Cody Jinks
Hayes Carll
Jamestown Revival
Jamey Johnson
Jason Boland
Josh Abbott
KAZIMI
Kelsey Waldon
Kolton Moore
Pug Johnson
Radney Foster
Randy Rogers
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Ryan Bingham
Sarah Jarosz
Terry Allen
Vincent Neil Emerson
William Clark Green
Josh Weathers
Kyle Park
Rob Baird
The Texas Trio
Stay tuned for more artist announcements, additional fundraisers, and information detailing how to watch Applause for the Cause from the comfort of your own home via Veeps. For more information, please visit whitewaterrocks.com and robertearlkeen.com.
