Dundalk singer/songwriter David Keenan signs record deal with Vilkas Records

Local singer/songwriter David Keenan yesterday put pen to paper on a record deal with Vilkas Records

The Dundalk-based music label have snapped up Keenan on the back of his recent success with his track ‘El Paso’, which went viral across the world after his performance of the song in the local Maxi Taxi, run by Mark Kavanagh

Keenan has shown his talent with a superb follow up track, The Friary, and we are sure to hear plenty more about him in the months ahead.

Other local artists on the label include Pete Johnson, Gugs and Damien McKenna.

Commenting on the deal, the label said: “Vilkas Records would like to welcome rising artist David Keenan to the label.

“We look forward to working with David in developing his music career.”

Check out El Paso below….

Maxi and Keenan to appear on RTÉ today

After their clip together went viral at the weekend, local taxi driver Mark ‘Maxi’ Kavanagh and singer/songwriter David Keenan are set to appear together on RTÉ television today.

The pair will be on the Today show with Maura Dirrane and Daithí Ó Sé from 4.30pm.

Talk of the Town was delighted to play a part in making this happen having passed on contact details to the national broadcaster for Maxi.

David is expected to perform his hit song ‘El Paso’ on the show and here’s hoping it’s the start of bigger and better things to come from him.

Tune in at 4.30pm on RTÉ One or catch up later on the RTÉ Player.

Keenan’s Dundalk track El Paso goes viral after performance in Maxi’s Taxi

Unless you’ve been living under a rock in recent weeks you will have seen, or at least heard, of the many videos that local taxi driver and avid Dundalk FC fan Mark ‘Maxi’ Kavanagh has been uploading.

Already well known in the area, Maxi has been making a name for himself in recent weeks for his hilarious videos, all captured while driving people around the town.

From Dundalk FC legends like Dermot Keely and Tom McNulty to some of the town’s best-known characters, there have been some memorable videos recorded in recent months.

However, a video uploaded last night has gone really viral after local singer/songwriter Dave Keenan performed his track ‘El Paso’ in the taxi.

Since then over 14,000 people have viewed the clip and it’s climbing.

The tune is certainly catchy and would no doubt sell well throughout Dundalk and beyond if released.

Unwittingly, Maxi may have given a young lad a real break. Well done sir, and as you’d say yourself Dave is destined for “greatness”.

Check out the clip above. If you like what you hear check out Maxi’s Facebook page for another song at 7pm.

Maxi reacts to Dundalk’s win over Athlone

Well-known Dundalk FC supporter Mark ‘Maxi’ Kavanagh has posted a video on YouTube giving his reaction to Dundalk’s 1-0 win over Athlone Town yesterday evening.

The Lilywhite fanatic said in the clip, which has gone viral in League of Ireland circles, that he never doubted that Richie Towell would come good for his side at the end and pokes fun at those who doubted the team. Check it out for yourself above.

Tommy McConville tribute banner unveiled by Dundalk

 

A Tommy McConville tribute banner was unveiled at Oriel Park last night prior to Dundalk’s pre-season friendly win over Wexford Youths.

McConville, a legend in Dundalk and Irish soccer circles, passed away following illness last year.

Pictured with the banner were Mark ‘Maxi’ Kavanagh and Tommy’s nephew, Jason McConville, who were behind the banner.

It will take pride of place in Oriel this season and for many years to come.