David Keenan (musician)
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David Keenan | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Dundalk, Ireland |
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Rubyworks |
Website | davidkeenan |
David Keenan is an Irish singer-songwriter from Dundalk, Co. Louth. He is currently signed to Rubyworks Records.[1]
Early life[]
Keenan began playing music when he found a Hohner guitar belonging to his uncle in a wardrobe in his grandmother's spare room as a child.[2] Early inspirations began when his mother took him across the border to the Ulster Folk Museum in Northern Ireland when he was nine.[3]
Musical Career[]
When Keenan was 17 years old, he left his hometown of Dundalk to go to Liverpool and spent his time busking to pay for his hostel in Edge Hill.[4] When he returned to Ireland, he began sending out demos of his songs. Keenan went viral when a video of him playing his song "El Paso" in a taxi driver's car was circulated online.[5] He has since supported Mick Flannery and went on tour with Damien Dempsey.
Keenan released four EPs on his own label, Barrack Street Records, named after a place in his hometown Dundalk, including Cobwebs, Strip Me Bare, Strip Me Bare Vol. 2, and Evidence of Living. In September 2019, David signed to Rubyworks Records in Ireland.[6] Later that same year, he would tour with fellow Rubyworks Records artist Hozier on both a European and an American tour.[7]
Keenan recorded his debut album, A Beginner's Guide to Bravery, in Hellfire Studios on the outskirts of Dublin over the course of seven days.[8] It was released on January 10, 2020 debuting at number 1 in the Irish Independent Albums Charts.[9][circular reference] A Beginner's Guide to Bravery became the biggest selling vinyl album during its week of release.[10] Keenan's debut was described as "a remarkable record" by NPR,[11] "Thrilling" by Sunday Times and "A marvellous album, and a labour of love" by The Irish Independent. Keenan played a sold out Olympia Theatre in Dublin the week of the album release.[12]
Keenan announced his second album, WHAT THEN?, set to release on October 15, 2021.[13] The first single from this album, "Bark", was released on June 10, 2021,[14] followed by "Sentimental Dole" on July 16,[15] "What Then Cried Jo Soap" on August 19 of the same year.[16] To promote the album, Keenan toured the United States with Rodrigo y Gabriela in September 2021.[17]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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IRL [18] |
UK | ||
2020 | A Beginner's Guide to Bravery
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6 | - |
2021 | WHAT THEN?
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33 [19] |
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Extended plays[]
Year | EP details |
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2017 | Cobwebs
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2018 | Strip Me Bare Vol.1
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2018 | Strip Me Bare Vol.2
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2018 | Evidence of Living
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2020 | Snakes & Ladders/Full Stop
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References[]
- ^ "David Keenan". Rubyworks. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "David Keenan About". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "David Keenan Early Life". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "David Keenan Busking". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "David Keenan goes viral". @independent.ie. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "David Keenan Joins Rubyworks". @hotpress.com. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "David Keenan - Interview | Feature". GoldenPlec. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "David Keenan About". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "Independent Album Charts". 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "David Keenan fastest selling album". 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "New Music NPR". 20 January 2020.
- ^ "Live Review". 20 January 2020.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/davidkeenanmuso/status/1397990990518972421". Twitter. Retrieved 21 September 2021. External link in
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(help) - ^ Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "David Keenan shares new single 'Bark' from upcoming album "WHAT THEN?"". Hotpress. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "New Releases of the Week (23 July 2021)". The Journal of Music. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ O'Neill, Peter. "David Keenan drops 'What Then Cried Jo Soap' video ahead of new album and tour". Hotpress. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "David Keenan Hitting The Road With Rodrigo y Gabriela". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Artist Album, Week Ending 22 October 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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- Irish male singer-songwriters