Holiday roots: Raised on classic rock and Willie Nelson, singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen likes to take the road less traveled. Steering clear of mainstream country, Keen is lauded as an outlaw of the Americana music style and became a grassroots sensation thanks to his poetic musings, razor wit, and killer live band. With 21 records under his belt and a touring schedule that keeps him busy half the year, Keen is a master of live performance. This year’s fan-favorite holiday show is called The Road To Christmas, and it’s an irreverent celebration of holiday delights and old favorites.
Wednesday 12/8. $35-40, 7pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com