Keenan Baxter

Bio:

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New Celtic CD RELASED 2010
HTTP://www.cdbaby.com/cd/KeenanBaxter
New Celtic Video:
.... WELCOME TO THIS NEW
Myspace, recently created to show Keenan's Celtic Originals and Keenan's Celtic Performance music.
KEENAN's HAS A NEW CELTIC cd READY FOR PURCHASE. Will be up on cd baby and I-Tunes very, very SOON!
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We are currently looking to book Keenan in Irish Pubs in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana areas.
Keenan Baxter,is Valparaiso's Grammy Contender and a known Keyboard Composer, Piano Player, and Soloist. Keenan performs a Two Full Sets of the Celtic Music Live, one song he sings with lyrics.

“Performing keyboards allows me to sound like a full band, complete with a bass and drums,” stated Keenan. Keenan plays tracks ahead of time NOTE BY NOTE (Including the Percussion) that the keyboard plays back while he PLAYS LIVE KEYS at the same time. This makes his "acoustic" performance sound like a FULL BAND. And, with an awesome amp, it sounds really awesome live! In a nutshell, Keenan composed over 100 songs and ten cds before the age of 21.

"Tapestry of Freedom" (Is NOT A CELTIC SONG BUT) has been chosen for several pod shows, all over the world (a very emotional, courageous and inspiring song written for the soldiers in Iraq. Tapestry has been chosen for a radio show & also for the National Military Website.) It is also being played for Military Funerals all across the country. In addition, Daniel Webster College has it for their signature Homeland Security Program Video
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For the discerning ear, some of the Keenan’s musical accomplishments include songs with a 4 beat rhythm and a 3 beat melody. Some of his songs have 5 melodies that are counter-pointing at the same time. He composes new songs live on stage - cause he wants to!

The Song Titled "Irish Echoes —
Written for his St. Patrick's Day debued at Martinis in 2008, Irish Echoes is a combo of genres that Is one of Keenan's Signature Style - combining Celtic music with a Dance percussion, this song falls into the "Club" genre —although this song is ALSO loved by all age groups — Keenan has played this song from teens to seniors.

Song Titled "FAREWELL" — "Farewell" a Celtic song that was created while Keenan was playing "Lord of the Rings," video game, that illustrates the feeling of the Soldiers saying good bye to their families and loved ones. It is both happy and sad, courageous and fearful. Keenan also wrote "Farewell Reprise," which illustrates the death, destruction, sorrow and yet motivation to continue the fight the War - including sound effects of bombs going off! You can feel the smoldering fires and gloom overshadowing the battle field. Listen to this song on Keenan's broadjam account.

After Nine Years of composing, Keenan's musical talents are truly coming out. His current audience is in the genres of jazz, blues, jazz/blues, blues/jazz, blues/funk, funk/jazz, Asian jazz, classical jazz, smooth jazz, middle eastern jazz, Celtic, dance, AND any combinations of these. Yes combinations such as - middle eastern melody or a Celtic Beat - just to name a few. His newest song combines Blues, Celtic and Middle Eastern . . . for Keenan, the songs and possibilities are literally endless.

Check back again for more stories of creation to be added later.

Member Since:

February 12, 2009

Members:

• KUDOS:
* Top 40 Worldwide - 2004
* Grammy Contender - 2006
* Song Selected for MTV Sweet 16 Show - 2007
* Performed at Chicago Cultural Center - 2007
• Featured in the June 2008 Shore Magazine - circulates throughout Chicago, Michigan and Indiana. See Keenan's blog to read the article
• EDUCATION:
Currently attending Front Porch Music in Valparaiso, studying keyboards, music theory and composing at the same time. Recently Graduated from Music Industry Workshop, Chicago with a certificate in Record Producing. With Music Keenan believes that one should always be in education, there's ALWAYS something to learn.
• GENRES:
Classical Jazz, Blues, Swing Jazz, Rock, Goth, Industrial, House, Dance, Progressive House, Funk, Celtic, Symphonic, Horror, Suspense, Romance, Sci-Fi, Crime Drama & Mystery. Currently collaborating with a female vocalist, Masse, in classic rock and classic blues.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
I started composing 8 years ago at the age of 14. I recently started performing ..boards after only 2 years of lessons. I have recorded several local rock bands, and can help produce and compose extra tracks easily. I have written over 100 songs, and have 11 albums.
• SOFTWARE:
Pro Tools, Vegas Video, Acid 5.0, Yamaha SE8, Digital Recording Studio
• LISTEN TO ONLINE:
You can hear the variety of my songs by visiting broadjam.com and typing in my name (Keenan Baxter).
.. You can check out more about Keenan on his website: www.keenanbaxter.com or his myspace account: www.myspace.com/keenanclassicaljazz where I have 26 more songs you can listen to.

Influences:

BB KING, DJ Bam Bam, Music Keenan hears on Movies, like Jurassic Park, Last of the Mohicans, Perfect Storm, Star Wars, etc., etc.,

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Record Label:

All Songs Are Registered with ASCAP and 100% owned