They spent 20 years backing Robert Earl Keen now, for the first time, they are stepping into the spotlight themselves. The Robert Earl Keen Band recorded a instrumental Christmas album, performing as the 'Xmas-Men'. The album features 12 new instrumental versions of classic Christmas songs plus, a new version of 'Merry Christmas from the Family'.

These songs have been given a western swing twist that make them more upbeat and playful. Think, Bob Wills singing Christmas Carols and you have this album, only instrumental. The album would make a great Christmas gift for someone or for yourself to play during holiday parties.

The Xmas-Men will be performing live at Robert Earl Keen's 'Merry Christmas for the Fam-O-Lee' which will be touring Texas in December.

TOUR DATES:

12/9 - San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
12/11 - Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

12/17 - Mission, TX @ Las Palmas Race Park

12/18 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Brewster St. Ice House

12/19 - Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater

12/20 - Galveston, TX @ The Grand 1894 Opera House

12/26 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues

12/27 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

12/28 - Fort Worth, TX @ Bass Performance Hall

Listen Here to Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Listen Here to Merry Christmas From the Family

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