A graduate of the Etobicoke School of the Arts and the University of Toronto's theater program, Sean Michael O'Keefe is a singer/songwriter who first came to prominence as founding member and principle songwriter for Freshwater Drum, a fixture on the Toronto club scene in the 1990's. After three albums and countless live shows, Sean hopped the Greyhound to Vancouver, where he wrote and co-produced his first solo effort, "Moving to Memphis". With the release of Memphis, it was time to live up to his word - it was back on the bus for the next several years - years spent in Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, the Texas Hill Country, San Diego and San Francisco. Along the way, and with the help of his wife Nikki, Sean co-produced two beautiful little girls and took time out to join the real world - with limited success. Eventually settling in Boston, Sean began setting his experiences to music and was much, much happier. The Americana inspired jambalaya that resulted would become his second solo release, "Trunk of Songs".
In Sean Michael O'Keefe's music, you will find a unique blend of country, Americana , and melodic pop - with clever, tight arrangements, bittersweet lyrics and catchy melodies. His credits include signing with a music publisher on Nashville 's Music Row, a featured interview in American Songwriter Magazine, and numerous songwriting awards. Sean has been seen live and on television throughout North America including performances on Much Music and at the groundbreaking Mariposa Folk Festival. He has shared the stage with acts such as The Barenaked Ladies, the Proclaimers, and Ron Sexsmith.
“O'Keefe has come up with a winning blend of radio friendly pop arrangements and soulful Americana …worth making the effort to check out”
-Rob Forbes, Leicester Bangs Magazine, Leicester , UK
"Absolute Smash"
- Craig Parker, Howard Rosen Promotions, Los Angeles , CA
“Sean O'Keefe captures the heart and appeals to people no matter what music genre preference they may have"
-MishayaPaige Pfeuffer-Anderson, The Edge Magazine, San Antonio , TX
“Frankly, I was disappointed…”
- Bruce Allen, manager: Bryan Adams, Anne Murray, Vancouver , BC
A graduate of the Etobicoke School of the Arts and the University of Toronto's theater program, Sean Michael O'Keefe is a singer/songwriter who first came to prominence as founding member and principle songwriter for Freshwater Drum, a fixture on the Toronto club scene in the 1990's. After three albums and countless live shows, Sean hopped the Greyhound to Vancouver, where he wrote and co-produced his first solo effort, "Moving to Memphis". With the release of Memphis, it was time to live up to his word - it was back on the bus for the next several years - years spent in Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, the Texas Hill Country, San Diego and San Francisco. Along the way, and with the help of his wife Nikki, Sean co-produced two beautiful little girls and took time out to join the real world - with limited success. Eventually settling in Boston, Sean began setting his experiences to music and was much, much happier. The Americana inspired jambalaya that resulted would become his second solo release, "Trunk of Songs".