Born in Middlesbrough, but now residing in Huddersfield, James began playing guitar at the age of 16 and instantly began writing songs. His first song written was a track called Reality, and has never seen the light of day! He carried on writing and has now compiled a porfolio of over 70 tracks of varying style and quality, including those available on his 2007 debut EP, The Cold Room.
James' first gig was at the inugural, and sadly only ever, Snafflestock festival in 1999, where he appeared alongside ace guitarist Paul McCullagh of local indie band Illusion. He then solo'd for the first time in 2001, supporting Ophidian at the Huddersfield Irish Centre.
After several years of support slots for local bands, appearances at events such as Thargelia and the Colne Blues Festival, James had a brief lull, playing no solo gig for 3 years, before breaking this run with an eagerly awaited return at Zephyr Bar in Huddersfield, playing to a packed house.
James has now begun headlining his own gigs and is putting plans in place for a national tour.
James very recently supported top 10 chart act Reverand and the Makers, twice number one in the album charts, Journey South and former front man for the Seahorses, Chris Helme.
If you would like further information, a copy of The Cold Room EP, or would like to book him for your venue, please email James at jamesedwardkeen@hotmail.com
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now then, just thought id say again you were class last night, wasnt amused when u chose neil diamond over coldplay like. which coldplay tune were u planing on doing? x
THE PEACOCK PROJECT, WEST YORKSHIRE. Benefit Gig At The Shay Hotel,, Halifax…UK..on the Friday 25th. We are a support Group for People infected with Hepatitis B & C. And their friends, family and Carers.
oryt james heard it went well yesterday our mam sed what was the song called that was for your freind n our marrion coz anne sed it was loverly and you were fantastic last night :) well done !
Hey sorry i'm so shit at getting back to you!!! i'm good thanks how are you? And that guy your hugging in the pic is danny and he's wicked. How are you any thing new? xxx
Hey weeks been ok i guess as well as it can be when your working. Ha ha hung over and a wedding good luck with that. Im working tonight and tomorrow night my life is so much fun not xxxx
Hey James E. Keen got loads on this month click to the left to check out our gigs like hottly tipped THE ALONES and T4 faves TRASH FASHION plus REVEREND AND THE MAKERS
Greetings from Timeless Festival, Huddersfield. Thanks for the interest and support. It is still early days but we hope to be back this September. Stay tuned.
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