Brian Keenan (musician born 1982)
| Brian Keenan | |
|---|---|
 Brian Keenan, singer songwriter | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brian Keenan |
| Born |
August 23, 1982 Rochester, New York |
| Origin | Brooklyn |
| Genres | Americana, alt country, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | Proud Simon, Cricket Spin |
| Website |
briankeenan |
Brian Keenan (born August 23, 1982) is a Brooklyn-based songwriter and musician. He was born in Rochester, New York where he resided until 2005.[1]
He has released albums under his own name, and as frontman for the Americana band Proud Simon.[2][3][4] He played lead guitar in indie pop outfit Cricket Spin.[5] His debut solo album Today This Year was released in August 1, 2011.[6]
Today This Year was recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City.[7] The album featured a 12-piece live band, including members of The Cardinals, Chris Cubeta & the Liars Club, Ghost Gamblers and more.[1]
The album debuted on AOL's Spinner website,[8] and the video for From Scratch was featured on Paste Magazine's website.[9]
Keenan founded Proud Simon with his cousin Charlie Monte Verde in Rochester, NY. The band recorded three full-length albums: Night of Criminals, Shoestring Universe and Sometimes a Stranger.[10][11] They released three EPs: Anchors Aweigh, Victory March and Leaving.[4]
The band split in 2010 with Keenan's decision to record under his own name.[12]
Their song Burning Bridges was featured in independent film Sneakers & Soul.[13]
The main instruments used in his songs are acoustic guitar, often accompanied by organ, pedal steel, bass and drums. His influences include Ryan Adams, Townes Van Zandt, Radiohead, and Wilco.[14][15]
References
- 1 2 Last.fm, "Brian Keenan", April 9, 2012
- ↑ Houle, Zachary (2011) "Brian Keenan: Today This Year", PopMatters, August 1, 2011, retrieved October 10, 2012
- ↑ Last.fm, "Proud Simon", April 9, 2012
- 1 2 Leggett, Steve "Proud Simon Biography", Allmusic, retrieved October 10, 2012
- ↑ Last.fm, "Cricket Spin", April 9, 2012
- ↑ Allmusic, "Today This Year", April 9, 2012
- ↑ Daniel Sieling, SonicScoop, "Avatar Studios Hosts Paul Simon, Moby, O.A.R. and More", April 21, 2010
- ↑ AOL Spinner, "Today This Year", January 8, 2011
- ↑ Peterkin, Caitlin (2011) "Video Premiere: Brian Keenan – "From Scratch"", Paste, August 11, 2011, retrieved October 10, 2012
- ↑ Del Day, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Shoestring Universe", January 2, 2007
- ↑ Paul Villers, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Night of Criminals", October 27, 2008
- ↑ Ruhlmann, William "Anchors Aweigh Review", Allmusic, retrieved October 10, 2012
- ↑ Sneakers & Soul, "Music", April 9, 2012
- ↑ Allmusic, "Related", April 9, 2012
- ↑ Moore, Sarah (2008) "Proud Simon: Night of Criminals", PopMatters, November 13, 2008, retrieved October 10, 2012