Announcement Radio 4 adopts Domestic Blues

 Radio 4's new Tuesday night programme 'Happy Tuesdays' has adopted Domestic Blues as its theme tune! 

announcement Bap appointed as Patron of Autism NI

We are delighted to announce that Bap has been appointed as the patron of Autism NI.

 

Bap was appointed as patron on June 24th 2010 at the Autism NI VIP Celebration (20th Anniversary) in the Atrium, Ulster Museum, Belfast, at which Bap was honoured to perform with his band. He was accompanied by his wife Brenda, who has written several books about Asperger Syndrome (a form of Autism) and his stepson Kenneth Hall, who has Asperger Syndrome and has also written a book about his experiences with the condition.

 

Among the other notable people there were Arlene Cassidy, CEO of Autism NI, Sir Reg Empey, leader of the UUP; Liz Aiken MBE, a founding member of Autism NI who received the MBE in 2007 for her services to Autism; Cllr Michael Humphrey, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast; Conall McDevitt, SDLP MLA, obo Dominic Bradley, SDLP MLA; and Jerry Newport, American author with Asperger Syndrome whose life provided the inspiration for the film Mozart and the Whale. 

Autism NI is a parent led partnership organisation having been formed to promote positive collaboration between parents, professionals and individuals with Autism to address the need for appropriate services.

This partnership ethos extends to the charities promotion of a multi disciplinary, cross agency response to issues such as assessment, diagnosis and early intervention.

The charity's mission to support parents and individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder is core to its work and is based on individualised assessed need.

The charity is committed to promoting best practice, accessible to all irrespective of family circumstances.

 

Announcement Brenda gets Radio 2 play

 Brenda's song Banish the Blue Days, from her album of the same name, has been receiving plays on Radio 2 for the past 2 weeks. Click here to listen to or purchase Banish the Blue Days.

RADIO TIPP FM: 26th May 2010

 Catch Bap on Radio Tipp FM on the Premier Afternoons show with Norman Morrisey from 2 pm

ANNOUNCEMENT 31st May - Bap to appear on BBC 2

  • Posted On: 23/05/2010 15:58:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap will be appearing on BBC 2 on the TV programme Imeall Geal He will be singing

Moonlight Kiss

- accompanied by Brenda on high string guitar & harmonies

announcement New radio & Irish dates announced

Bap and Brenda will be touring the Republic of Ireland as special guests of Brendan Murphy from the 26th of May to the 6th of June. They will be playing in:

DUNDRUM: 4th June

Bap and Brenda will be playing at the Mill Theatre, Dundrum on the 4th of June as special guests of Brendan Murphy. Tickets €15.

For more information, visit www.milltheatre.com

TULLAMORE: 28th May

Bap will be playing at the Thatch Rahan, Tullamore on the 29th of May. Tickets €15 as special guests of Brendan Murphy.

For more information, go to www.myspace.com/thethatchrahan

CLONMEL: 26th May

Bap and Brenda will be playing at the New Music Club @ Brazil's Cafe Bar, Clonmel on the 26th of May as special guests of Brendan Murphy. Tickets €15.

SLANE:27th May

Bap and Brenda will be playing at Boyle's, Slane on the 27th of May as special guests of Brendan Murphy. Tickets €20.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/liveatboyles

announcement Brenda's Book №. 1 in Amazon

Brenda's book Parenting A Child With Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies is the bestselling book in its genre on Amazon.co.uk. Signed copies are currently available from here

BBC RADIO ULSTER - 22 April 2010

BBC Radio Ulster- The Gerry Anderson Show from 11 am

DERRY 'In The Round' 25 April 2010

Last Minute Gig - Bap Steps In

Singer-songwriters Anthony Toner & Eilidh Patterson have drafted Bap in to take the place of Paul Casey who is stranded in Florida - due to volcanic ash!

In the Round, Derry
email:halopantry@aol.com

N'ARDS Peninsula Music Club 30 April 2010

Bap Kennedy Acoustic 4-piece at the Peninsula Music Club at The Ivy  
 - part of the Ards Community Festival 
 

 

Announcement ENERGY ORCHARD videos posted!

Bap has posted a stack of Energy Orchard videos - check it out and see the young Bap in action -

Click on the 'Laptop on the Table' Icon near the bottom of Bap's Home Page
or go to

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FBapKennedyOfficial&h=

 

Announcement GLOBAL DOWNLOAD CHART ....Bap reaches Top 10

Bap has this week reached No. 7 in the Global Top 10 for music downloads, as measured by the Music Industry’s Airplay Direct, which delivers music to radio stations worldwide. Most significant play has been in UK, America, Australia, Germany, Ireland & Scotland.

Announcement RADIO U105 Sun 18 Apr 2010 - Catch Bap live

Catch Bap on Ivan Martin's show on Sunday morning at 11.30. Brenda will be there on guitar duties!

Announcement FRENCH RADIO SPECIAL - Bap & Brenda Kennedy

The French Radio station Alpine Meilleure is hosting a Bap & Brenda Kennedy special during the last weekend of March 2010
The show is called 'Cross Blues' and the DJ is Michel Faton

Broadcast times are 3pm GMT Saturday & Sunday

 

ANNOUNCEMENT "Homes For Haiti" fundraiser

Bap will be making a special guest appearance at the Homes For Haiti fundraiser on the 25th of March at the Yard Gallery, Holywood.

Announcement ... Bap in the studio

Bap is currently recording new material for release later this year. Watch this space!

CO KILDARE -Newbridge

Bap & Brenda will be special guests to Brendan & Declan Murphy in Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co Kildare

Announcement RADIO FEILE FM 20 Dec 2009 - Bap & Brenda live

Catch Bap and Brenda live on Feile FM on Sunday 20th Dec from 4pm

Announcement RADIO ULSTER - Bap live on 18 Nov 2009

Catch Bap live on BBC Radio Ulster on Friday 18th Nov from 9:00pm

Ralph McLean Show

If you missed this program the first time, and want to listen again, please click here. Bap is on from about 1 hour 16 minutes in.

ANNOUNCEMENT RADIO DUNDALK FM Bap & Brenda live

  • Posted On: 03/02/2010 19:56:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Bap and Brenda live on Dundalk FM on Friday 11th Dec from 2:30pm

Michael Duffy Show The Feelgood factor

ANNOUNCEMENT RADIO LMFM - Bap & Brenda live on Fri 11 Dec 2009

  • Posted On: 03/02/2010 19:54:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Bap and Brenda live on LMFM on Friday 11th Dec from 12noon

Gerry Kelly show

Announcement RADIO FOYLE - Bap live on 15 Nov 2009

  • Posted On: 03/02/2010 12:51:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap & Brenda on Radio Foyle 4 pm

DJ Mark Patterson

Announcement BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD - Catch Bap live on Sunday 8 Nov 2009

Catch Bap live on air BBC Radio Sheffield on Sunday 8th Nov from 5.40 - 6.00 pm

Alan Watkiss Show

Listen Live

Announcement RADIO RTE Bap & Brenda on 30 Nov 2009

  • Posted On: 30/12/2009 10:50:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Bap & Brenda on Today with Pat Kenny
at  11-12 am Monday 30 Nov 2009

BELFAST - Bap at The Empire 29 Dec 2009

Bap live at The Empire Music Hall Belfast

Bap's booking agent

Announcement RADIO U105 Bap & Brenda on 28th Dec 2009

  • Posted On: 28/12/2009 12:08:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Bap & Brenda live with George Jones on U105 on Mon 29th Dec at 3.15pm

Listen to U105 live

Announcement RADIO CITYBEAT - Bap & Brenda on Christmas Eve

  • Posted On: 24/12/2009 16:33:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Brenda & Bap - live songs & chat on Christmas Eve with Robin Elliott from 10pm

Citybeat Radio

NETHERLANDS - UTRECHT Bap & Brenda on 22 Jan 2010

Bap will be playing a special one-off gig in The House In The Woods, Utrecht, Netherlands on the 22nd of January 2010. Please contact the venue for tickets.

SLANE - Bap & Brenda on 17 Dec 2009

Bap will be playing at Boyles, Slane as special guests of The 4 of Us

DUNDALK - Bap & Brenda on 11th Dec 2009

Bap will be playing at the Spirit Store, Dundalk as special guests of The 4 of Us

GALWAY - Bap & Brenda on 5th Dec

Bap will be playing at Roisin Dubh, Galway as special guests of The 4 of Us

YORK, ENGLAND - Bap & Brenda on 17 November 2009

Bap plays live at The Duchess

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo
 

Bap's booking agent

 

LONDON -16 Nov 2009

Bap live at The Windmill

Buy tickets

LEICESTER - Bap & Brenda on 15 November 2009

Bap plays live at The Musician

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo

BEDFORD - 14 NOV 2009

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo

Saturday 14th November 2009: BEDFORD - The Star Club, Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS (01234 269519 / www.eastwestpromotions.co.uk / http://www.wegottickets.com/event/53073)

SHROPSHIRE / N WALES - 13 NOVEMBER 2009

Bap plays live at The Ironworks Theatre
Oswestry, Shropshire

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo
 

 

 

WORCESTER - 12 Nov 2009

Bap plays The Marrs Barr

Bap Kennedy Trio

LONDON - 11 November 2009

Bap plays live at What's Cookin' Leytonstone

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo
 

SHEFFIELD - 10 November

Bap plays at The Boardwalk

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo

Tickets available here

DERRY - 7th November 2009

Bap plays at The Nerve Centre

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
 

BBC RADIO FOYLE - Bap live on 6 Nov 2009

  • Posted On: 06/11/2009 00:54:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Bap on Radio Foyle - Mark Patterson show

Listen again

MOORETOWN - 24th Oct 2009

The Battery, Mooretown

Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

BELFAST CITY HALL - 19 October 2009

Bap live at the Belfast City Hall ... guest appearance with The Unforgettable Choir as part of the Belfast Festival at Queens

8pm Belfast City Hall

Belfast Festival bookings

For further info

 

 

PARK - 17th Oct 2009

Leo's, Park

Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

RADIO SEVEN FM - Bap & Brenda live on 17 Oct 2009

  • Posted On: 16/10/2009 12:47:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Bap & Brenda on Seven FM

DJ Tim Burden

RADIO SIX FM - Bap & Brenda live on 16 Oct 2009

  • Posted On: 16/10/2009 12:41:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Catch Bap & Brenda on Six FM Cookstown

DJ Francie Quinn

 

MOY - 4th Oct 2009

NB

Due to recording commitments Brenda will not be appearaing at Moy

WATERFORD - 3rd October 2009

Bap plays live at Electric Avenue

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
 

Electric Avenue is at  :

12 John Street
Waterford, Ireland
 

RADIO EAST COAST - Fri 2 Oct 2009

  • Posted On: 02/10/2009 21:57:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Lindsay Dolan programme - Country Mix
http://eastcoast.fm/

WEXFORD - 2 October 2009

Bap plays live at Wexford Arts Centre

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
 

 

DUBLIN - 1st October 2009

Bap plays live at The Cherry Tree, Walkinstown, Dublin

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
 

Support will be provided by Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece, Jackson Rox

 

For more details, map of venue etc phone 01- 4503983

 

 

RADIO WLRFM - Waterford 30 Sep 2009

  • Posted On: 30/09/2009 21:53:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Ian Noctor drivetime show 2.30pm
http://www.wlrfm.com/

 
 

TV APPEARANCE - Catch Bap & Brenda live on TV3 on Thu 1 Oct

  • Posted On: 29/09/2009 21:55:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap & Brenda on Ireland AM
http://www.tv3.ie/ireland_am.php

SWATRAGH - 25th Sept 2009

Rafters, Swatragh

Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

SCOTLAND - 19 Sep 2009

Bap plays live at Victoria Hotel 

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
featuring Pete O Hanlon and Brenda Kennedy

Victoria Hotel, Largs
ph 01475 689 493
Tickets available here

SCOTLAND - 18 Sept 2009

Bap plays live at Victoria Hotel 
ph 01475 689 493

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
featuring Pete O Hanlon and Brenda Kennedy

Tickets available here

 

 

SWATRAGH - 13th Sept 2009

Rafters, Swatragh

Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

DONEGAL - 12 Sep 2009

Glen Bar Donegal -
Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

SLIGO - 11 Sep 2009

Harp Tavern Sligo -
Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

SWATRAGH - 6 Sep 2009

Rafters, Swatragh, N Ireland
Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

PARK - 5 Sep 2009

Leos, Park, N Ireland 
Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

DRAPERSTOWN - 4 Sep 2009

Market Inn Draperstown  -
Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

Bap's blog August 09

Bap's Blog August 09

Hello to whoever is reading this blog. And if you bought “Howl On” or are about to -  then thanks for putting your money where your ears are.
The reviews have been very good so far and in fact are probably the best I’ve had as far as I can remember. My first album “Energy Orchard” by the band of the same name came out in 1990 so I’m coming up to twenty years of doing this – making records and playing the songs in far flung places. I’m currently working on new material and rehearsing songs from the new CD . I’ll be out touring later this year and coming to a town near you! Watch this space for details....
August has arrived and the 40th anniversary of the moon landing has come and gone -  but hopefully “Howl On “ will keep a flame under the greatest show on earth. The last great optimistic act of the 20th century still resonates with me and I think with a lot of other people. In my mind Apollo was a great universal moment that united mankind and gave us a chance to look back at ourselves and our world. These are much more cynical times now and I can’t imagine something as far out and exciting (or expensive) as the race to the moon happening today, but then I’m not seven anymore. Of course I know now it really only happened because of the  Cold War - but I had no idea about that then. I thought we were going to the moon because we wanted to. And I wrote the “Howl On” songs all those years later because I wanted to tap into that feeling again.  I know in my heart that time has gone forever and that all things must pass  - but I will always look back with great fondness on the couple of days in 1969 when John Kennedy’s crazy challenge became a reality and a comic book came to life.

...Also I’m hoping Gary McKinnon gets off the hook and that we all wake up after a good dream.
Love and Peace
Bap Kennedy
This blog is also on the Forum - so if you would like to respond please go to Bap's section of the Forum
 

 

DONEGAL - 30 Aug 2009

Glen Bar Donegal -
Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

DONEGAL - 29 August 2009

Glen Bar Donegal -
Brenda to support Bap's favourite Americana 2-piece - Jackson Rox
....Bap will be there on guitar duties! 

 

BBC RADIO ULSTER - Bap & Brenda Live at The Odyssey, Belfast -Tall Ships Event 25 Aug 2009

  • Posted On: 25/08/2009 16:30:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap & Brenda live

BBC Radio Ulster 10-12 am... The Saturday Magazine show with John Toal

RADIO ULSTER - Bap Interview 12 August 2009

  • Posted On: 12/08/2009 17:40:00
  • In: TV/Radio

BBC Radio Ulster - Arts Extra 'Summer Read' 6.30pm
Bap talks about Moondust - the book that inspired the album 'Howl On'

Listen again
(at about 19mins)

RADIO TODAY FM on 7 August 2009

  • Posted On: 07/08/2009 14:41:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap on Today FM

Howl On pre-release

The special Howl On pre-release CD (stamped, dated & signed by Bap) will be available from the website for another 3 days ....after which it will be officially released and available in all good record shops & outlets.

 

RTE RADIO - 28 July 2009

  • Posted On: 28/07/2009 15:10:00
  • In: TV/Radio

RTE Radio - with Derek Mooney

BBC RADIO ULSTER - 27 July 2009

  • Posted On: 27/07/2009 15:09:00
  • In: TV/Radio

BBC Radio Ulster

RTE RADIO - 26 July 2009

  • Posted On: 26/07/2009 15:14:00
  • In: TV/Radio

RTE Radio - Derek Davis

Howl On Reviews

There are some great reviews coming in for Bap's new album Howl On - (due for release 3 Aug)
Check them out on the Howl On Reviews Page

 

RADIO LM/FM - 19 July 2009

  • Posted On: 19/07/2009 18:31:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Radio LM/FM (with Aine Ni Chairbre)

Programme based around Bap & his music - 'Howl On' plus Bap back catalogue
- including Bap interview & live performance

BBC WORLD SERVICE - 15 July 2009

  • Posted On: 15/07/2009 18:28:00
  • In: TV/Radio

BBC World Service -'The Strand'

Interview with Bap and performance from 'Howl On'

BBC RADIO 2 - 12 July 2009

  • Posted On: 12/07/2009 18:26:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap is featured artist with Aled Jones on Radio 2

RADIO U105 - 7 July 2009

  • Posted On: 07/07/2009 15:08:00
  • In: TV/Radio

U105 with Kresanna

BELFAST - THE BLACK BOX on 4th July 2009

Bap live at The Black Box

 Wednesday 4th July

BBC RADIO ULSTER - 3 July 2009

  • Posted On: 03/07/2009 18:22:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Brenda & Bap in the studio with Stuart Bailie

RADIO U105 - 2 July 2009

  • Posted On: 02/07/2009 18:24:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Brenda & Bap in the studio with Kim Lenaghan

RADIO U105 1 Jul 2009

  • Posted On: 01/07/2009 18:20:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Radio U105

With Kresanna 6.30pm

GLASTONBURY - 27 June 2009

Glastonbury 2009 confirmed

LONDON - 26 June 2009

Bap & his band to perform at Whats Cookin, Leytonstone London

LONDON - THE BOOGALOO - 25 June 2009

Bap & his band to perform at the Boogaloo London

Banish the Blue Days

Official Release Date for 'Banish' !

RADIO U105 - 21 June 2009

  • Posted On: 21/06/2009 18:18:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap & Brenda with Kresanna 7pm

BBC RADIO ULSTER - 21 June 2009

  • Posted On: 21/06/2009 15:06:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap & Brenda with Gerry Anderson - BBC Radio Ulster

RADIO FEILE FM - 14 June 2009

  • Posted On: 14/06/2009 15:05:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap & Brenda on Feile FM

RADIO U105 - 7 June 2009

  • Posted On: 07/06/2009 22:00:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Radio U105  Sunday 7th June

Catch Bap & Brenda in the studio with Kresanna on Sunday 7th June at 7pm Radio U105

RADIO U105 - 25 May 2009

  • Posted On: 25/05/2009 22:31:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Brenda will be doing an interview on U105 on Bank Holiday Monday at 12 noon

RADIO ULSTER - 18 May 2009

  • Posted On: 18/05/2009 15:56:00
  • In: TV/Radio

Bap on Cherrie McIlwaine's show

NETHERLANDS - Bap Live on 10 May 2009

Bap will be performing solo as headline artist at the BRTO Radio Festival in Bergen op Zoom May 10 2009.

 

6 May 2009 ... Radio Date

  • Posted On: 06/05/2009 15:52:49
  • In: TV/Radio

Click here to check out Bap & Brenda's interview on John Toal's programme -Saturday Magazine last week (16 May 2009)

Website Developments - Bap gets his own area to post in!

Bap has now got his own section within the main Website Forum where he will be posting from time to time.

  .....Click on the forum and check out 'Bap's Own Forum' to keep an eye on his latest postings!

Landscape Art

Pastels in The Yard

AUSTIN TX USA- 18 Mar 2009

Bap to perform South by Southwest in Austin Texas

NASHVILLE TN USA - 17 Mar 2009

Bap performs at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville

Bap's blog for March 09

Confusion, fire lighters and 'Howl On'

Bap's First Blog

Welcome to my new website...And my first blog...Lots of changes in Bap world including getting married and settling down in the beautiful County Down with Brenda. As you can see Brenda has been busy writing books, recording her debut album ( produced by me..of course! ) and making art..not to mention getting on my case to get the guitar out and write some songs...and anybody out there waiting for another record from me might be interested to know I have something new in the can...release dates to be firmed up but it could be a couple of months due to the nature of the record...the following might give you an idea of what to expect.
 
 
I was a seven year old Belfast cowboy trying to stay awake for the first footsteps on the moon. When I woke up they were already on their way home. Thirty seven years later I decided to write some songs about it because of a book called Moon Dust, that I devoured by the light of a log fire DVD at the start of a strange lonesome year in London. The Apollo missions were suddenly fresh, wonderful, insane and large as life to me, a man now in his forties - slightly older than the crew of Apollo 11 were in 1969.
What had become of these men and what had they experienced? How could such a momentous event be reduced to an MTV logo? I was lonely and crazy for love and becoming obsessed by the whole saga. I bought every book and documentary I could find on the subject and immersed myself in the lives of the chosen few who went up there and didn’t care if they never came back.
I was in love with America as a child and when I finally got to New York in 1989 I wasn’t disappointed. I’d forgotten all about cowboy suits and spacemen by then, enthralled by the 24 hour bars beside Port Authority. Gradually America wore me down and I fell out of love with the best and worst of everything. But now maybe things are changing. I’m starting to feel that good times are ahead and inspiration is flowing again, not just in me but in the world. The feeling that anything is possible if we just put our minds to it.   We went to the moon didn’t we? All of us.
 
 
Bap Kennedy  2009
 
 

AUSTIN TX USA (SXSW) - 18th March 09

Bap will be performing at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin Texas on 18th March 09

NASHVILLE TX- 17th March 09

Bap's next gig will be in the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville on 17th March 09

BELFAST - PARLIAMENT BDGS AT STORMONT on 16 Jan 2009 ... Brenda performs live

Brenda to perform live at the Great Hall Stormont (N Ireland Parliament)

Release of debut album Banish the Blue Days late Spring 2009

Brenda Kennedy will release her debut album in late Spring 09

New album to released early 2009

Bap Kennedy's new album will be released early 2009

Appreciating Asperger Syndrome Released Feb 2009

Brenda's new book Appreciating Asperger Syndrome goes on sale mid Feb 2009

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