Andrew Keoghan

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Andrew Keoghan
Born (1980-10-06) 6 October 1980 (age 43)
Occupation(s)Musician and songwriter
Years active2011–present
Parent(s)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.

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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.

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References

  1. "A space for music". The New Zealand Herald. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
  2. "Album Review: Andrew Keoghan, Arctic Tales Divide". The New Zealand Herald. 21 April 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
  3. "Andrew Keoghan using loop pedal". Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2011 via YouTube clip.
  4. "Arctic Tales Divide by Andrew Keoghan". The Listener. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
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  6. "Andrew Keoghan at The Cullen". broadsheet.com. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
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