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….

Pete Johnson releases Dundalk-themed single ‘Lilywhite Lounge’

The success of David Keenan’s recent performance of El Paso has made songs about Dundalk popular again.

Now another has emerged with local singer/songwriter Pete Johnson releasing the track ‘Lilywhite Lounge’ last night.

The first single from his forthcoming album ‘Get On With It’, which was produced by Vilkas Records, the video is definitely worth a look.

While it’s based around the pub at Oriel Park and features many shots at the Carrick Road venue, the video also takes in many other parts of the town.

Check it out above and check out more info on Pete at www.petejohnson.rocks