Andrew Keoghan Explained

Andrew Keoghan
Birth Date:6 October 1980
Birth Place:Antigua, West Indies
Occupation:Musician and songwriter
Years Active:2011–present
Parents:Elizabeth "Beth" Keoghan
John Keoghan
Relatives:Phil Keoghan (brother)
Ruth Keoghan Cooper (sister)

Andrew Keoghan (born 6 October 1980) is a New Zealand musician and songwriter.

Career

Keoghan was classically trained in singing. He also plays guitar and violin. His first album Arctic Tales Divide was released in New Zealand in 2011.[1]

Keoghan's music has been described as a mixture of pop and folk-influenced art music.[2]

On the album Arctic Tales Divide Keoghan experimented with a loop pedal to layer vocals, guitar, and occasionally violin.[3] It was produced by Wayne Bell.[4] The album was shortlisted for the 2012 Taite Music Prize.[5]

In 2011 Keoghan toured New Zealand and Australia.[6]

Discography

Arctic Tales Divide (2011) (Brave Beluga). Published by Native Tongue Music Publishing Pty[7]

Family

Keoghan is the younger brother of Phil Keoghan, who is known for hosting The Amazing Race. Their parents, John and Elizabeth Keoghan, run a bed and breakfast in Rolleston, New Zealand.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: A space for music. The New Zealand Herald. 22 September 2011. 5 May 2011.
  2. News: Album Review: Andrew Keoghan, Arctic Tales Divide. The New Zealand Herald. 22 September 2011. 21 April 2011.
  3. Web site: Andrew Keoghan using loop pedal. https://web.archive.org/web/20160118093131/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUFq8-xUu3Q . 2016-01-18 . dead. YouTube clip. 22 September 2011.
  4. Web site: Arctic Tales Divide by Andrew Keoghan. The Listener. 22 September 2011.
  5. Web site: Taite Music Prize 2012 . IMNZ . 25 October 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120418183652/http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize/153-taite-music-prize-2012/600-the-taite-music-prize-2012-announcing-the-finalists.html . 18 April 2012 .
  6. Web site: Andrew Keoghan at The Cullen. broadsheet.com. 22 September 2011.
  7. Web site: Andrew Keoghan – Native Tongue . Native Tongue . 22 September 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110805185220/http://nativetongue.com.au/andrew-keoghan.html . 5 August 2011 .