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Inspiration John Prine, Waylon Jennings, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard,
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Dave McKeon<p>
Biographical Sketch<p>
Dave McKeon (a.k.a. Cousin Dave) began his musical career at the age of four playing mandolin with his father Jim and the rest of the family in the small town of Poplar Ridge, NY. Bluegrass was the staple genre in the Mckeon household but there was never a shortage of styles or instruments to influence Dave.
At age ten he picked up the Martin D28 guitar owned by his father, which as a rule was forbidden to be touched by anyone. Dave would sneak in and play it as often as he could. Apparently Jim didn’t mind, as once he caught him playing it, the guitar went upstairs into Dave’s room. It is, in fact, the guitar he plays at every gig to this day. After Jim Jr. left home Dave took over on guitar with his father.
During High School McKeon ventured into any style of music he could find. Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Blues, Folk, and even Heavy Metal found their way into his repertoire. Through it all Dave never lost his roots. Even after moving out, Bluegrass and Country became the mainstay musical styles influencing his music.
In the mean time Mckeon picked up Banjo, Dobro, Bass, Fiddle, and Piano as well as concentrating on Singing and Writing. Focusing on his own shows Mckeon still found time to play with other bands and sideman for songwriters as a multi-instrument hired gun. Dave has done shows with Jerry Jeff Walker, Award winning Songwriter Patty Keough, 60’s Icon Terry Reed, and The Gibson Brothers. This recognition has offered the opportunity to travel the country and generate fans nationwide.
Today, more focused on a country/bluegrass sound McKeon , ironically, resides in Bergen county, NJ and is currently co-producing his album with Producer/Engineer Steve Boyer (Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Rolling Stones). Dave can be seen nurturing new talent at Hennessy Tavern’s Monday night Singer/Songwriter Showcase which he created and hosts. Also McKeon can be seen with Tim O’Donohue as a duet or with Last Stand Playing Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin, and Singing.
A Musician for most of his life McKeon strives for the perfection of the song. Dynamics, Emotion, and conveying a story are the ultimate goal of this talented Songsmith.
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