David Keenan
Biography David Keenan
David Keenan
is an Irish songwriter, steeped in the poetic tradition of old but delivered in such a way that is entirely his own.
Through narrative driven lyrics, Keenan creates an inner world while leaving the door slightly ajar for us to enter and act out scenes. His live shows have been described as visceral, spiritual and communal events where Keenan moves between a one man and his guitar monologue to fronting a tight, infectious band.
Dressed in the clothes of an out of work revolutionary, Keenan is not just another young lad with an acoustic guitar. To put it in literary terms, he's the sound of Tim Buckley and Brendan Behan arguing over a few jars, while Kavanagh deals Dylan a suspicious hand of cards, and Anthony Cronin and Jack Kerouac furiously try to scribble it all down.
As he embarks on his biggest European tour to date, opening for fellow countryman Hozier; David Keenan is thrilled to announce his first European headline tour for spring 2020.
The young Irishman, who counts Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol) and Glen Hansard (The Frames) among his growing legion of followers, has been busy. Putting the finishing touches to his debut album, due for release early in the new year, as well as delighting festival-goers – both at home and in Europe – with his spell-binding storytelling and arresting song-craft.
