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He has released albums under his own name, and as [[frontman]] for the [[Americana (music)|Americana]] band Proud Simon.<ref>Last.fm, "Proud Simon", 9/4/2012</ref><ref>Allmusic, "Proud Simon Biography", 9/4/2012</ref> He played [[lead guitar]] in [[indie pop]] outfit Cricket Spin.<ref>Last.fm, "Cricket Spin", 9/4/2012</ref> His debut [[solo album]] "Today This Year" was released in August 1, 2011.<ref>Allmusic, "Today This Year", 9/4/2012</ref> |
He has released albums under his own name, and as [[frontman]] for the [[Americana (music)|Americana]] band Proud Simon.<ref>Last.fm, "Proud Simon", 9/4/2012</ref><ref>Allmusic, "Proud Simon Biography", 9/4/2012</ref> He played [[lead guitar]] in [[indie pop]] outfit Cricket Spin.<ref>Last.fm, "Cricket Spin", 9/4/2012</ref> His debut [[solo album]] "Today This Year" was released in August 1, 2011.<ref>Allmusic, "Today This Year", 9/4/2012</ref> |
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==Solo career== |
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"Today This Year" was recorded at [[Avatar Studios]] in [[New York City]].<ref>Daniel Sieling, SonicScoop, "Avatar Studios Hosts Paul Simon, Moby, O.A.R. and More", 4/21/2010</ref> The album featured a 12-piece live band, including members of [[The Cardinals (rock band)|The Cardinals]], Chris Cubeta & the Liars Club, Ghost Gamblers, Great Elk, Stone Cold Fox and more.<ref name="LastfmBrian" /> |
"Today This Year" was recorded at [[Avatar Studios]] in [[New York City]].<ref>Daniel Sieling, SonicScoop, "Avatar Studios Hosts Paul Simon, Moby, O.A.R. and More", 4/21/2010</ref> The album featured a 12-piece live band, including members of [[The Cardinals (rock band)|The Cardinals]], Chris Cubeta & the Liars Club, Ghost Gamblers, Great Elk, Stone Cold Fox and more.<ref name="LastfmBrian" /> |
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The album debuted on [[Spinner (website)|AOL's Spinner]] website,<ref>AOL Spinner, "Today This Year", 8/1/2011</ref> and video for "From Scratch" was featured on [[Paste (magazine)|Paste Magazine's]] website.<ref>Paste Magazine, "Video Premiere: Brian Keenan - "From Scratch", 8/11/2011</ref> |
The album debuted on [[Spinner (website)|AOL's Spinner]] website,<ref>AOL Spinner, "Today This Year", 8/1/2011</ref> and video for "From Scratch" was featured on [[Paste (magazine)|Paste Magazine's]] website.<ref>Paste Magazine, "Video Premiere: Brian Keenan - "From Scratch", 8/11/2011</ref> |
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==Proud Simon== |
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Keenan founded Proud Simon with his cousin Charlie Monte Verde in Rochester, NY. The band recorded 3 [[LP record|full length albums]], Night of Criminals, Shoestring Universe and Sometimes a Stranger.<ref>Del Day, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Shoestring Universe", 2/1/2007</ref><ref>Paul Villers, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Night of Criminals", 10/27/2008</ref> They released 3 [[Extended play|EPs]], 2009's Anchors Aweigh, Victory March and Leaving.<ref>Allmusic, "Proud Simon Discography", 9/4/2012</ref> |
Keenan founded Proud Simon with his cousin Charlie Monte Verde in Rochester, NY. The band recorded 3 [[LP record|full length albums]], Night of Criminals, Shoestring Universe and Sometimes a Stranger.<ref>Del Day, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Shoestring Universe", 2/1/2007</ref><ref>Paul Villers, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Night of Criminals", 10/27/2008</ref> They released 3 [[Extended play|EPs]], 2009's Anchors Aweigh, Victory March and Leaving.<ref>Allmusic, "Proud Simon Discography", 9/4/2012</ref> |
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Their song "Burning Bridges" was featured in [[independent film]] Sneakers & Soul.<ref>Sneakers & Soul, "Music", 9/4/2012</ref> |
Their song "Burning Bridges" was featured in [[independent film]] Sneakers & Soul.<ref>Sneakers & Soul, "Music", 9/4/2012</ref> |
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==Musical style== |
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His musical approach is a blend of classic country, Americana, folk and pop styles.<ref>Zachary Houle, PopMatters, "Brian Keenan: Today This Year", 8/1/2011</ref> |
His musical approach is a blend of classic country, Americana, folk and pop styles.<ref>Zachary Houle, PopMatters, "Brian Keenan: Today This Year", 8/1/2011</ref> |
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Brian Keenan | |
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 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 |
| 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] He played lead guitar in indie pop outfit Cricket Spin.[4] His debut solo album "Today This Year" was released in August 1, 2011.[5]
"Today This Year" was recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City.[6] The album featured a 12-piece live band, including members of The Cardinals, Chris Cubeta & the Liars Club, Ghost Gamblers, Great Elk, Stone Cold Fox and more.[1]
The album debuted on AOL's Spinner website,[7] and video for "From Scratch" was featured on Paste Magazine's website.[8]
Keenan founded Proud Simon with his cousin Charlie Monte Verde in Rochester, NY. The band recorded 3 full length albums, Night of Criminals, Shoestring Universe and Sometimes a Stranger.[9][10] They released 3 EPs, 2009's Anchors Aweigh, Victory March and Leaving.[11]
The band ended 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]
His musical approach is a blend of classic country, Americana, folk and pop styles.[14]
Singing in a tenor range, the foundation of his songs are his acoustic guitar, often accompanied by organ, pedal steel, bass and drums. His influences include Ryan Adams, Gram Parsons, Townes Van Zandt, and Wilco.[15][16]
References
- ^ a b Last.fm, "Brian Keenan", 9/4/2012
- ^ Last.fm, "Proud Simon", 9/4/2012
- ^ Allmusic, "Proud Simon Biography", 9/4/2012
- ^ Last.fm, "Cricket Spin", 9/4/2012
- ^ Allmusic, "Today This Year", 9/4/2012
- ^ Daniel Sieling, SonicScoop, "Avatar Studios Hosts Paul Simon, Moby, O.A.R. and More", 4/21/2010
- ^ AOL Spinner, "Today This Year", 8/1/2011
- ^ Paste Magazine, "Video Premiere: Brian Keenan - "From Scratch", 8/11/2011
- ^ Del Day, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Shoestring Universe", 2/1/2007
- ^ Paul Villers, Americana UK, "Proud Simon Night of Criminals", 10/27/2008
- ^ Allmusic, "Proud Simon Discography", 9/4/2012
- ^ William Ruhlmann, Allmusic, "Anchors Aweigh", 11/2009
- ^ Sneakers & Soul, "Music", 9/4/2012
- ^ Zachary Houle, PopMatters, "Brian Keenan: Today This Year", 8/1/2011
- ^ Allmusic, "Related", 9/4/2012
- ^ Sarah Moore, PopMatters, "Proud Simon: Night of Criminals", 11/13/2008