David Keenan (musician)

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David Keenan
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Background information
OriginDundalk, Ireland
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2011–present
LabelsRubyworks
Websitedavidkeenan.com

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]

David Keenan in the St Georg Church at Haldern Pop Festival 2019.

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
IRL
[18] 		UK
2020 A Beginner's Guide to Bravery
  • Released: January 10 2020
  • Label: Rubyworks
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, streaming, vinyl
 6 -
2021 WHAT THEN?
  • Released: October 15 2021
  • Label: Rubyworks
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, streaming, vinyl
 33
[19] 		–

Extended plays[]

Year EP details
2017 Cobwebs
  • Released: 23 March 2017
  • Label: Barrack Street Records
  • Formats: Digital download
2018 Strip Me Bare Vol.1
  • Released: 3 January 2018
  • Label: Barrack Street Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2018 Strip Me Bare Vol.2
  • Released: 17 March 2018
  • Label: Barrack Street Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2018 Evidence of Living
  • Released: 7 December 2018
  • Label: Barrack Street Records
  • Formats: Digital download, vinyl
2020 Snakes & Ladders/Full Stop
  • Released: 13 February 2020
  • Label: Barrack Street Records
  • Formats: Digital download, vinyl

References[]

  1. ^ "David Keenan". Rubyworks. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  2. ^ "David Keenan About". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. ^ "David Keenan Early Life". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  4. ^ "David Keenan Busking". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  5. ^ "David Keenan goes viral". @independent.ie. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  6. ^ "David Keenan Joins Rubyworks". @hotpress.com. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  7. ^ "David Keenan - Interview | Feature". GoldenPlec. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  8. ^ "David Keenan About". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Independent Album Charts". 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  10. ^ "David Keenan fastest selling album". 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  11. ^ "New Music NPR". 20 January 2020.
  12. ^ "Live Review". 20 January 2020.
  13. ^ "https://twitter.com/davidkeenanmuso/status/1397990990518972421". Twitter. Retrieved 21 September 2021. External link in |title= (help)
  14. ^ Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "David Keenan shares new single 'Bark' from upcoming album "WHAT THEN?"". Hotpress. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  15. ^ "New Releases of the Week (23 July 2021)". The Journal of Music. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  16. ^ O'Neill, Peter. "David Keenan drops 'What Then Cried Jo Soap' video ahead of new album and tour". Hotpress. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  17. ^ "David Keenan Hitting The Road With Rodrigo y Gabriela". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  18. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  19. ^ "Top 100 Artist Album, Week Ending 22 October 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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