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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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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]].<ref>Allmusic, "Related", 9/4/2012</ref><ref>Sarah Moore, PopMatters, "Proud Simon: Night of Criminals", 11/13/2008</ref> |
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==References== |
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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]
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