James Keegan

Raised in a triumphant upbringing in Mayfield in the Northside of Cork, James Keegan is a folk/pop artist that has been captivating audiences all over Ireland and the UK. It all began in 2023 at Whelans Ones to Watch, and having gigged ravenously since then James has built a loyal following, which led to 3 of his 4 singles charting at No.1 in the Irish iTunes Charts. Having gained praise from notable Irish artists such as Damien Dempsey, the 20 year old singer-songwriter has been honing his craft week in week out and has earned his credit as a prolific grafter. James’ music has been featured in various creditable playlists such as “Ones to Watch” by Live Nation and “New Irish Songs to hear this week” by Hot Press Magazine. James is currently in the middle of recording his debut E.P. which is due to release later on in the year.
Also fresh from a stint of headline gigs in DeBarras Folk Club, Little Whelans and his biggest show to date in Cyprus Avenue, James is now getting ready for a sold out support in Whelans Main Room. If your into raw, authentic folk/pop music, then I’d recommend checking James out.

“A man with a guitar against the world” - Music Crowns
“Soaring vocals” - Hot Press Magazine