Keane Freeman
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Keane Freeman is an exclusive singer/songwriter who blends elements of rock, country, and blues through his superb and highly original rhythm guitar riffs, plaintive voice, and warm, smooth melodies. During early 2007, Freeman began performing in Temecula, California and has since performed throughout the Southwestern United States before returning to his hometown of Oceanside, California in 2009. Freeman’s old-world style of songwriting is often comparable to such folk artists as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Johnny Cash.
Currently in the works is his international debut, “The Nomadâ€쳌, on which Freeman assumes the roles of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. The album showcases Freeman’s penchant for acoustic guitar songwriting on such essential compositions from his live performances as “John Lawâ€쳌, the bone-chilling outlaw saga of a man haunted by a guilt-ridden and murderous past. Also of note is the ethereal “The Nomadâ€쳌, a staple of Freeman’s performances since his establishing first days on the Southern California open mic circuit.
Freeman has an uncanny sense of rhythm and a knack for percussive melodies developed through years as a session musician and self-produced recording artist. The singer has recorded and performed guitars, keyboards, harmonica, bass, and other instruments in a number of genres including rock, country, hip hop, and reggae, among others. He has also produced eleven albums and although none have been released internationally, a recording of “John Lawâ€쳌 was featured on the album “Chill Out: An Acoustic Comp., Vol.7â€쳌 released internationally by Quickstar Productions in 2007. In June 2009, Freeman joined long time friend Daniel Amatulli as part of the innovative rock/blues trio “The Blondes of Vertigoâ€쳌. They are currently recording a new album.
Freeman’s recordings have been hailed by critics as “…a possible commercial success under present United Kingdom conditions…â€쳌 and “something one would happily listen to on a melancholic eveningâ€쳌. In a 2007 interview for The North County Times, the singer is himself asked to describe the feeling of his live performances: "Be prepared to be swept back to a simpler time with a soothing mix of country, blues, and folk rock," said Freeman. "You will be drawn in by the intimacy and charisma of my performance persona."
Currently in the works is his international debut, “The Nomadâ€쳌, on which Freeman assumes the roles of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. The album showcases Freeman’s penchant for acoustic guitar songwriting on such essential compositions from his live performances as “John Lawâ€쳌, the bone-chilling outlaw saga of a man haunted by a guilt-ridden and murderous past. Also of note is the ethereal “The Nomadâ€쳌, a staple of Freeman’s performances since his establishing first days on the Southern California open mic circuit.
Freeman has an uncanny sense of rhythm and a knack for percussive melodies developed through years as a session musician and self-produced recording artist. The singer has recorded and performed guitars, keyboards, harmonica, bass, and other instruments in a number of genres including rock, country, hip hop, and reggae, among others. He has also produced eleven albums and although none have been released internationally, a recording of “John Lawâ€쳌 was featured on the album “Chill Out: An Acoustic Comp., Vol.7â€쳌 released internationally by Quickstar Productions in 2007. In June 2009, Freeman joined long time friend Daniel Amatulli as part of the innovative rock/blues trio “The Blondes of Vertigoâ€쳌. They are currently recording a new album.
Freeman’s recordings have been hailed by critics as “…a possible commercial success under present United Kingdom conditions…â€쳌 and “something one would happily listen to on a melancholic eveningâ€쳌. In a 2007 interview for The North County Times, the singer is himself asked to describe the feeling of his live performances: "Be prepared to be swept back to a simpler time with a soothing mix of country, blues, and folk rock," said Freeman. "You will be drawn in by the intimacy and charisma of my performance persona."
Why this name?
It is my birth name.
Do you play live?
Yes. All around Southern California.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Nobody is going to be really famous anymore. Its going to be just like it was before the music industry. Good musicians will get well known in their home town.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If they paid me enough hell yeah!
Band History:
Here's a few important things:
1985- I was born in Oceanside, California
1997- I started playing guitar
1999- I joined my first band
2001- I started playing keyboards
2002- I enrolled in my first music class
2003- I made my first recordings
2004- I started playing harmonica
2005- My first cd "I am Everything" released
2006- I started playing bass
2006- I started singing
2007- I started performing as a singer/songwriter
2009- I formed The Blondes of Vertigo
1985- I was born in Oceanside, California
1997- I started playing guitar
1999- I joined my first band
2001- I started playing keyboards
2002- I enrolled in my first music class
2003- I made my first recordings
2004- I started playing harmonica
2005- My first cd "I am Everything" released
2006- I started playing bass
2006- I started singing
2007- I started performing as a singer/songwriter
2009- I formed The Blondes of Vertigo
Your influences?
Pink Floyd, Neil Young, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, The Band, The Cure
Favorite spot?
Oceanside
Equipment used:
Martin, Hohner, Yamaha, Ernie Ball, Fender, Rode, Boss, Orlando, Ovation, Behringer, Ampeg, Gallien-Krueger, Korg,
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