David Keenan (musician)

David Keenan is an Irish singer-songwriter from Dundalk, Co. Louth. He is currently signed to Rubyworks Records.[1]

This article is about the musician. For the Scottish author, see David Keenan.
David Keenan
OriginDundalk, Ireland
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2011–present
LabelsRubyworks
Websitedavidkeenan.ie

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]

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. In 2019, he recently supported Hozier on his European and US tour.

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]

A Beginner's Guide to Bravery

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.[7] It was released on 10 January 2020 and debuted at number 1 in the Irish Independent Albums Charts[8] and was the biggest selling vinyl album during the week of release.[9] Keenan's debut was described as "a remarkable record" by NPR,[10] "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.[11]

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions
IRL
[12]		 UK
2020 A Beginner's Guide to Bravery
  • Released: 10 January 2020
  • Label: Rubyworks
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, streaming, vinyl
 6 –

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

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 About". 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  8. "Independent Album Charts". 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  9. "David Keenan fastest selling album". 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  10. "New Music NPR". 20 January 2020.
  11. "Live Review". 20 January 2020.
  12. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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