Triple treat of Center shows: El Ten Eleven, Leo Kottke and Keb ‘Mo

(a portion of this piece was published by Planet JH Weekly)El Ten Eleven, Leo Kottke and Keb ‘Mo are all performing at the Center for the Arts this week and for most music lovers, that means narrowing down the options. The only way to get invited to see L.A.-based instrumental rock duo El Ten Eleven is to become a member of KHOL, Jackson Hole’s only community radio station, or to have renewed your membership through the Winter Membership Drive. Everyone who donates at the $35 level or higher is invited to attend with a guest (become a member at 891KHOL.org). Coincidentally ten years in the making, El Ten Eleven combines fretless bass or double-neck bass/guitar looping over drums. The band has released five LPs since 2005. Get out and support your local community radio. It's a rad entity to propel! KHOL Members Appreciation Party with El Ten Eleven, 7 p.m. Sunday at the Center Theatre. There’s no point in doubting that two-time Grammy nominee Leo Kottke is a living legend of instrumental-based acoustic guitar virtuosity. Discharged from the Navy in 1964, Kottke put out Twelve String Blues in 1968 followed by his major label debut, Mudlark, in 1971. His collaborations with Phish bassist Mike Gordon—2002’s Clone (my personal favorite) and 2005’s Sixty-Six Steps—curved attention from a new, younger audience. Kottke is a timeless, under-appreciated songwriter and an indulgence to see in person. Leo Kottke, 7 p.m. Saturday at the Center for the Arts Center Theater. $32-$42. JHCenterForTheArts.org.Not unlike the vibe harvested by the late Doc Watson, Keb’ Mo’s casual and congenial stage presence brings the listener even closer to his music. His cheery, blues-meets-soul-folk song play is laced with impeccable guitar playing and a knack for spotlighting real issues in his writing. Keb’ Mo’, 7 p.m. Monday at the Center for the Arts Center Theater. $45-$65. JHCenterForTheArts.org.