Announcement BBC Radio 4 adopts Domestic Blues
- Posted On: 02/03/2012 19:20:00
- In: News & Blogs
Radio 4's new Tuesday night programme 'Happy Tuesdays' has adopted Bap Kennedy's "Domestic Blues" as its theme tune!
RADIO TIPP FM: 26th May 2010
- Posted On: 25/05/2010 22:49:00
- In: News & Blogs
Catch Bap on Radio Tipp FM on the Premier Afternoons show with Norman Morrisey from 2 pm
BBC RADIO ULSTER - 22 April 2010
- Posted On: 22/04/2010 11:19:00
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BBC Radio Ulster- The Gerry Anderson Show from 11 am
Announcement RADIO U105 Sun 18 Apr 2010 - Catch Bap live
- Posted On: 12/04/2010 17:18:00
- In: News & Blogs
Catch Bap on Ivan Martin's show on Sunday morning at 11.30. Brenda will be there on guitar duties!
Announcement GLOBAL DOWNLOAD CHART ....Bap reaches Top 10
- Posted On: 19/04/2010 16:48:00
- In: News & Blogs
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 FEILE FM 20 Dec 2009 - Bap & Brenda live
- Posted On: 03/02/2010 20:11:00
- In: News & Blogs
Catch Bap and Brenda live on Feile FM on Sunday 20th Dec from 4pm
Announcement RADIO ULSTER - Bap live on 18 Nov 2009
- Posted On: 03/02/2010 20:01:00
- In: News & Blogs
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.
Banish the Blue Days
- Posted On: 22/06/2009 06:27:24
- In: News & Blogs
Official Release Date for 'Banish' !
Belfast Skyline 2 Jun 2013
- Posted On: 29/04/2013 13:34:54
- In: News & Blogs
We are delighted to announce that on 2 Jun 2013 Bap Kennedy is to perform at the very first BELFAST SKYLINE festival - a celebration of Americana & Roots Music which will mark 15 years of The Real Music Club.
livedate 02 Jun 2013: Belfast
- Posted On: 29/04/2013 13:26:45
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will perform at the very first BELFAST SKYLINE festival - a celebration of Americana & Roots music to mark 15 years of The Real Music Club to be held at The Limelight, Belfast
Date : Sunday 2 Jun
Time : from 2pm
Announcement LATEST - Bap as special guest to Mark Knopfler in France
- Posted On: 14/04/2013 16:26:00
- In: News & Blogs
We are delighted to announce that Bap will be performing as special guest to Mark Knopfler this summer in France - Please see below or click the LIVE tab for further details.
livedate 22 Jul 2013: Geneva, Switzerland
- Posted On: 14/04/2013 16:21:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to perform as special guest to Mark Knopfler in the Guitar En Scene Festival in St Julien En Genevois, Nr Geneva on 22 Jul 2013
livedate 09 Jul 2013: Nimes, France
- Posted On: 14/04/2013 16:18:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to perform as special guest to Mark Knopfler in Ampitheatre of Nimes,Maison Carree, Tour Magne, Nimes, France on 9 Jul 2013
livedate 26 May 2013: Ballycastle
- Posted On: 14/04/2013 16:14:09
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to headline the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival on 26 May 2013 in Ballycastle
Bap to headline Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival 26 May 2013
- Posted On: 13/04/2013 16:30:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy & band will be performing at the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival on 26 May 2013
Announcement LATEST - Bap to headline first Holywood festival
- Posted On: 06/03/2013 20:30:42
- In: News & Blogs
The first Holywood festival will be held on 12th and 13th April 2013. Bap and his band will be headlining on 12th April.
Limited tickets available. More info to follow.
LIVEDATE 12 Apr 2013 Holywood, Co. Down
- Posted On: 28/02/2013 17:54:46
- In: News & Blogs
BAP TO PLAY HOLYWOOD FESTIVAL
The first Holywood Festival takes place on April 12th and 13th 2013 at various venues in Holywood, County Down. Bap Kennedy, internationally acclaimed artist and local boy, is headlining the first night of the festival with his band, in a rare appearance in his home town.
Very limited tickets now available! (Ticket price £20)
Already this year Bap has toured America and Italy following his sellout show at the Belfast Empire. With his international touring schedule, (including special guest appearances in Scandinavia and Europe with Mark Knopfler and John Prine) this is a unique opportunity to catch Bap in concert!
Bap and Band will be appearing on April 12th at the Main Room (Big Hall, opposite The Dirty Duck, Kinnegar, Holywood)
Stage time will be 8.45.pm.
Tickets are also available from The Guitar Rooms, High Street, Holywood. Ph 02890 424545
BAP TO PLAY HOLYWOOD FESTIVAL - 12th April 2013
- Posted On: 28/02/2013 17:48:37
- In: News & Blogs
Very limited tickets now available! (Ticket price £20)
Already this year Bap has toured America and Italy following his sellout show at the Belfast Empire. With his international touring schedule, (including special guest appearances in Scandinavia and Europe with Mark Knopfler and John Prine) this is a unique opportunity to catch Bap in concert!
Bap and Band will be appearing on April 12th at the Main Room (Big Hall, opposite The Dirty Duck, Kinnegar, Holywood)
Stage time will be 8.45.pm.
Tickets are available from The Guitar Rooms Holywood High Street.
Bap to open for John Prine in Scandinavia.
- Posted On: 30/01/2013 16:47:00
- In: News & Blogs
We are delighted to announce that Bap Kennedy is to open for John Prine in Scandinavia at 2 shows :
2nd March in Oslo and 4th March in Stockholm.
Bap has also been confirmed to play at Kongsvinger, Norway on Sunday 3rd March.
The town of Kongsvinger is approx 90 km outside Oslo. Tickets are available from haericm@online.no.
livedate 03 Mar 2013 - Kongsvinger,Norway
- Posted On: 30/01/2013 16:41:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will be performing in Kongsvinger, Hedmark, Norway on Sunday 3rd March 2013.
The town Kongsvinger is approx 90 km from Oslo. Tickets are available from haericm@online.no
livedate 04 Mar 2013 Stockholm, Sweden
- Posted On: 30/01/2013 15:37:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will be appearing as special guest to John Prine on 4th March 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.
livedate 02 Mar 2013 Oslo, Norway
- Posted On: 30/01/2013 15:33:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will be appearing as special guest to John Prine on 2 March 2013 at Rockefeller Music Hall, Oslo, Norway.
Livedate 21 Jan 2013 - Cantu, Italy
- Posted On: 11/01/2013 15:58:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will perform in Italy on 21 January 2013 at Live Music Club,
Address - Via Papa Giovabbi XXIII, 7 Cantu, Italy.
Time 21.45
Tix 345 7972809
Livedate 18 Jan 2013 - Torino, Italy
- Posted On: 11/01/2013 15:56:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will perform at FolkClub Concert Venue, Via Ettore Perrone, Torino, Italy on 18th Jan 2013 at 9:30pm. (ph +39 011 537636)
Livedate 08 Jan 2013 - New York, USA
- Posted On: 05/01/2013 16:24:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play an extra date during his current USA tour. By special invitation Bap will perform at New York's Caffe Vivaldi on Tuesday 8th Jan 2013 at 10.30 pm
http://caffevivaldi.com/events/events/index/page:2
Announcement LATEST - USA release of The Sailor's Revenge
- Posted On: 31/12/2012 00:22:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" (Deluxe) has been released in America on 8 January 2013 by Proper American. Bap celebrated the release with a tour of the US East coast, bringing him to Washingon, Philapelphia, New York and Boston in January. Further US & European dates are planned for later in the year, including a return to Italy as well as Scandinavian dates, where he will be opening for John Prine.
The Sailor's Revenge was named one of MOJO Magazine's Top 10 Americana albums of 2012. No Depression reviewer Alan Harrison named it the No. 1 Americana album of the year, calling it "truly a masterpiece from a man who is finally comfortable with his place in the world"
Livedate 06 Jan 2013 - Massechusetts, USA
- Posted On: 26/12/2012 19:42:00
- In: News & Blogs
BAP KENNEDY PROMOTIONAL DATES JAN 2013
Livedate 05 Jan 2013 - New York, USA
- Posted On: 26/12/2012 19:38:00
- In: News & Blogs
BAP KENNEDY PROMOTIONAL DATES JAN 2013
Livedate 04 Jan 2013 - Philadelphia, USA
- Posted On: 26/12/2012 19:36:00
- In: News & Blogs
BAP KENNEDY PROMOTIONAL DATES JAN 2013
Bap Kennedy to visit USA to commence promotion of The Sailor's Revenge Deluxe which has just been released in America.
He is to play World Cafe Live, Philadelphia on 4th Jan 2013
Livedate 03 Jan 2013 - Washington DC
- Posted On: 26/12/2012 19:32:00
- In: News & Blogs
BAP KENNEDY PROMOTIONAL DATES JAN 2013
Bap Kennedy to visit USA to commence promotion of The Sailor's Revenge Deluxe which has just been released in America.
His first stop is in Washington DC
Bap Kennedy makes Mojo's Top 10 list for best Americana albums of 2012
- Posted On: 19/12/2012 17:38:20
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" (produced by & featuring Mark Knopfler) has been listed in Mojo magazine within the Top 10 Americana albums of the year.
Bap's USA record label, Proper American are currently planning to issue a deluxe version of the album wiith 11 retrospective bonus tracks.
Bap Kennedy at Braid Arts Centre - SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 20/11/2012 15:05:34
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's performance at Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena has sold out.
Bap's performance with his full band was organised by Braid Real Music Club. It was their best attended event of the year.
Livedate 04 Dec 2012 Hamburg (Trio) - SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 15/10/2012 20:56:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy (Trio) will perform at The Music Star, Norderstedt, Hamburg, Germany on 4 Dec 2012
livedate 11 Nov 2012 Castlerock SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 15/10/2012 11:41:00
- In: News & Blogs
Due to popular demand, Bap Kennedy will now be performing for an extra night at Crusoes in Castlerock on Sunday 11th November 2012
For more information & tickets contact jo@crusoescoffeeshop.co.uk or phone 02870849618
Announcement Latest
- Posted On: 28/09/2012 07:59:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap is to play The Empire Music Hall, Belfast tonight (Sat 29 Dec 2012) Tickets are no longer available from this website and you will need to purchase them at the door. (from 8.30 pm)
USA's Blue Suede Shoes reviews Bap Kennedy's latest album
- Posted On: 24/09/2012 15:49:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's latest album "The Sailor's Revenge" has been favoourably reviewed in the latest edition of influential American music mag Blue Suede News, following its recent US release on Proper American.
USA Popmatters gives Bap Kennedy album 7/10 review
- Posted On: 19/09/2012 08:10:01
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's latest album "The Sailor's Revenge", which was recently released in the USA by Proper American has received a 7/10 review from Popmatters USA
Elmore Magazine (USA) review (Sep/Oct 2012 edition)
- Posted On: 14/09/2012 17:12:00
- In: News & Blogs
Reviews for Bap Kennedy's latest album "The Sailor's Revenge" contunue to come in from America. Elmore Magazine in their Sep/Oct '12 edition describe it as "sumptuous listening throughout" and state that "this album excels because of Bap Kennedy's songwriting..."
Livedate 01 Dec 2012 Bakkeveen, NL (Trio) -SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 01/09/2012 21:26:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy Trio will play MuziekPodium, Bakkeveen Netherlands, on 1st Dec 2012
Livedate 27 Sep 2012 Belfast
- Posted On: 30/08/2012 16:10:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy and full band are to play at The Kings Head Belfast on 27th Sep 2012 as part of Paint The Town Black (Arthur Guinness Day)
Doors open 8pm. Bap on stage 10pm
Livedate 28 Aug 2012 Vasto, Italy (Trio)
- Posted On: 11/08/2012 09:13:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play at the Vasto monumental palace (Palazzo D'Avolas) in Vasto, Chieti, Italy on 28 Aug 2012.
Announcement Latest...
- Posted On: 08/08/2012 10:26:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap to play Belfast Empire on 29 Dec 2012 with full band. Early booking advisable.
Bap Kennedy holds USA chart position
- Posted On: 08/08/2012 10:21:00
- In: News & Blogs
Two months on from its USA release, Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" is still in the Top 10 of the American Roots Music chart. Its is currently at Number 4.
Bap Kennedy plays at first night of new venue in Ashingon
- Posted On: 07/08/2012 06:40:26
- In: News & Blogs
A new music venue has opened in Ashington, Northumberland.
Bap Kennedy & band played at their very first night. The gig was reported in the music magazine No Depression as "a very memorable evening"
Livedate 29 Dec 2012 - Belfast
- Posted On: 06/08/2012 19:00:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play The Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast. Ticket link
Livedate 09 Dec 2012 Amsterdam (Trio)
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:35:28
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play Paradiso, Amsterdam on 9 Dec 2012
Livedate 08 Dec 2012 Lage Vuursche, NL (Trio) - SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:33:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play at In The Woods, Lage Vuursche, NL 700 on 8 Dec 2012
Livedate 07 Dec 2012 Koudekerk NL (Trio) -SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:30:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play Trouble Tree Folk Concerts, Koudekerk, NL700
Livedate 06 Dec 2012 The Hague (Trio) -SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:28:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play Transvaria, the Hague, NL 600 on 6 Dec 2012
Livedate 02 Dec 2012 Oldenzaal Netherlands (Trio) -SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:24:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play Cobblestone Club, Oldenzaal, Netherlands on 2 Dec 2012
Livedate 17 Nov 2012 Ballymena - SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:20:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena on 17 Nov 2012
Livedate 10 Nov 2012 Castlerock SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:17:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play Crusoe's Castlerock on 10 Nov 2012 - SOLD OUT
Livedate 03 Nov 2012 Sligo (Trio)
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 17:10:18
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy is to play in The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon Sligo, Ireland on 3rd Nov 2012
Livedate 29 Sep 2012 - Newtownards (Trio)
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 11:07:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy Trio to play Annual Guitar Festival at Queens Hall, Newtownards
LIVEDATE 22 Sep 2012 Downpatrick (Trio)
- Posted On: 01/08/2012 10:34:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy Trio play Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick
Bap Kennedy Number 1 in local chart
- Posted On: 31/07/2012 09:21:05
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" is currently at Number 1 in the local Americana chart .
Livedate 04 Aug 2012 - Portrush (solo ITR)
- Posted On: 30/07/2012 15:59:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy plays Portrush Playhouse In The Round with Anthony Toner & Ben Glover
The Mighty Shamrocks reunion tour
- Posted On: 30/07/2012 15:16:00
- In: News & Blogs
BAP KENNEDY'S FAVOURITE BAND, THE MIGHTY SHAMROCKS REUNION TOUR IS TO TAKE PLACE IN AUG 2012.
BLOG FROM BAP...
"If you’d told me in 1981 I’d be sharing a stage with The Mighty Shamrocks and singing with them I’d have been blown away. Well here we are in 2012 and that’s what is going to happen my friends.
Mickey Stephens the Shamrocks singer and songwriter had that thing I’ve been looking for. I wasn’t sure what it was but it seemed like his words were simple but effective in a poetic kind of way. It made me think about the kind of songs I wanted to write. And of course the singing and the melodies were just compelling. To my ears his voice was Bob Dylan filtered through John Lennon. Mickey made me think about the importance of the words and I went in search of wordsmiths who could teach me. The greatest teacher of all was Hank Williams who showed me the power of deep simplicity. There are others of course like Leonard Cohen and Lou Reed, but the penny dropped in Randalstown, Northern Ireland. There were many all night sessions in Mudd Wallace’s Homestead Studio, when he would play us the ongoing recordings that were to become the fabled Mighty Shamrocks one and only album “Paddy” (named in honour of their deceased drummer Paddy McNicholls)
I saw Mickey in the studio early one morning back in 1981. He was cradling a half full bottle of red wine and had a deranged look, like a mad poet. He was leaving and we were arriving. It was a fleeting moment and I’ve haven’t seen him since; and as far as I know he has no memory of it.
…Well Mickey I’ll be seeing you soon.
All the best,
Bap"
Their album "Paddy" is available to purchase
Bap Kennedy blogs about Terri Hooley, Good Vibrations, The Mighty Shamrocks & The Hardjets....
- Posted On: 06/07/2012 10:17:00
- In: News & Blogs
When I was barely out of my teens I was in a band called TEN PAST SEVEN. We recorded a song called CRACKIN UP that was featured on the TUBE TV show. It came out on GOOD VIBRATIONS early 1983. While we were in the studio the Producer MUD WALLACE played us some songs by a band called THE MIGHTY SHAMROCKS who were making a record there at the same time. We were a juvenile power pop band but this was music by men. They sounded like cowboys from another planet, world weary and sophisticated. And they had pedal steel. Not the kind you hear on cheesy country songs but soulful, cool and epic. It went deep into me and I wanted to make a record like that.
Announcement Bap is now at Number 6 in American chart!
- Posted On: 29/06/2012 18:48:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" (produced by Mark Knopfler) has now gone to Number 6 in the American Roots chart.
Mojo 4* review for "The Sailor's Revenge"
- Posted On: 27/06/2012 15:10:59
- In: News & Blogs
"consistently impressive" ....
Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" has received a 4 star review from influential music magazine Mojo
Into The Arms Of Love Video Competition (answers)
- Posted On: 25/06/2012 23:37:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's video competition to win 2 tickets to Bap At The Barge (Belfast) and a bottle of champagne has now closed. The winner has been announced as Mick McAstocker. Entrants were required to identify the people who appeared on a video of "Into The Arms Of Love". Answers have been posted on Youtube
Into The Arms Of Love is a song written by Bap Kennedy and produced by Mark Knopfler. It was recorded in British Grove Studio in 2011 at the same time as Bap's latest album "The Sailor's Revenge" (produced by Mark Knopfler) was recorded. Into The Arms of Love features on the bonus disc which is included in the Deluxe Edition of The Sailor's Revenge.
Bap at the Barge - All dates sold out
- Posted On: 24/06/2012 23:45:09
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's run of dates at The Barge, Belfast comes to an end on Saturday 30 Jun 2012 before he heads off to play in Europe and America. All dates have sold out well in advance.
Announcement The Celtic "Blood On The Tracks"
- Posted On: 20/06/2012 08:09:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's new album "The Sailor's Revenge" which just been released in the USA has been described by influential music magazine No Depression as "the Celtic Blood On The Tracks" - a reference to Bob Dylan's highly acclaimed album from '75 and ranked #16 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Announcement Bap At The Barge (Belfast) - LIMITED TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
- Posted On: 18/06/2012 12:56:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will be finishing his run of sold out performances at The Belfast Barge with a full band performance on 30 June 2012 before heading to Europe & America later in the year. Limited tickets are now available - click here.
Bap Kennedy on BBC Radio Ulster
- Posted On: 15/06/2012 09:08:09
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will be live on BBC Radio Ulster today, 15 Jun 2012. On the Gerry Anderson show (10.30 - 12.00) with Anthony Toner & Ben Glover
Bap Kennedy "Into The Arms Of Love" competition
- Posted On: 12/06/2012 12:24:05
- In: News & Blogs
We are currently running a competition to win 2 tickets to Bap At The Barge (Belfast) on 30 June plus a bottle of champagne.
To be in with a chance of winning watch "Into The Arms Of Love" video and see how many people you can correctly name.
Send your answers to info@bapkennedy.com (an alternative prize of Bap's entire back catalogue is on offer eg if you live outside N. Ireland).
‘Into The Arms Of Love’ is included on the deluxe version of Bap’s latest album ‘The Sailor’s Revenge’ which is available now from Propermusic.com, Amazon.co.uk andiTunes (standard version with ‘Into The Arms Of Love’ bonus track). Fans in America can order the album on iTunes and Amazon.com.
Pittsburgh Daily News highly commends The Sailor's Revenge
- Posted On: 06/06/2012 20:36:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" continues to receive excellent reviews following its recent American release. Pittsburgh Daily News "In Tune" has awarded it 4 stars.
"Irish singer/songwriter perfectly melds the folk traditions of both his homeland and America on the mesmerising new album "The Sailor's Revenge" Under the steady hand of producer Mark Knopfler, Kennedy has crafted one of the best albums of his distinguished career. There's not a bad song to be found among the 11 gathered here, with Kennedy especially effective on "Shimnavale", "Jimmy Sanchez", "Lonely No More", "Please Return To Jesus", "The Beauty Of You" and "Celtic Sea"
Highly recommended (JS)
Announcement - As Bap turns 50 this month, we wish him all the best with "The Sailor's Revenge"
- Posted On: 05/06/2012 08:32:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's new album The Sailor’s Revenge has now been officially released in America. The Sailor’s Revenge is the outcome of a creative collaboration between Bap & Mark Knopfler. All songs on the album have been written by Bap. The album was recorded at Mark’s studio, with Mark playing guitar on 6 of the 11 tracks and also singing some backing vocals. It is rare for Mark to produce for another artist, but he has been closely involved with The Sailor’s Revenge from start to finish. Between Bap and Mark they carefully selected, from a large batch of new Bap songs, a collection that fitted the theme of the album.
The Sailor’s Revenge is being released by Proper America and features various members of Mark’s band as well as top drawer session musicians such as Jerry Douglas and Ian Thomas.
The Sailor's Revenge - USA Release 5th June 2012
- Posted On: 30/05/2012 14:22:00
- In: News & Blogs
The official American release date for Bap Kennedy's new album The Sailor’s Revenge is 5th June 2012.
Now available for pre-order from USA from itunes and Amazon.com
"This is an outstanding CD of what could easily be mistaken for classic songs. Give it a listen" - John Patten, Driftwood Magazine USA, 28 May 2012
LIVEDATE 27 JUL 2012 - ASHINGTON (Trio)
- Posted On: 25/05/2012 17:07:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy Trio play The Portland Rooms, Ashington, England on 27th July 2012.
ADDRESS -
Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8HG
ph07530748811
LIVEDATE 15 JUL 2012 - ITALY
- Posted On: 25/05/2012 17:00:11
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy & band play Pagazzano (Bergamo), Italy on 15th July 2012. Further details to follow.
LIVEDATE 14 JUL 2012 - ITALY
- Posted On: 25/05/2012 16:57:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy & band play Isola Di Liri, Italy on 14th July 2012. Further details to follow.
LIVEDATE 12 JUL 2012 - ITALY
- Posted On: 25/05/2012 16:53:54
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy & band play Vicenza Italy. Further details to follow.
livedate 28 Jul 2012 GLASGOW (Trio)
- Posted On: 15/05/2012 14:18:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will play King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 22A St Vincent's Street, Glasgow G2 5RL on 28 Jul 2012.
livedate 30 Jun 2012 - BELFAST (Bap At The Barge)
- Posted On: 15/05/2012 13:17:00
- In: News & Blogs
The first two Bap At The Barge gigs (April & May) sold out early. An extra date has now been announced for 30 Jun 2012 ahead of Bap's USA & Europe dates.
Your tickets will be available for collection at the venue on the night. (If you prefer them to be posted please let us know using the "Messages or Requests" box on the next screen)
Address : Lanyon Quay, Belfast BT1 3LG
http://belfastbarge.com/visitor_information/
PRICE £15 plus £1 handling fee
NB The boat does not actually sail! .....Also there is a bar if food is purchased in the cafe, but in the show it is BYOB.
Bap Kennedy's sister runs for autism
- Posted On: 05/05/2012 20:29:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's sister, Marian Bunton is doing a half marathon at the end of May to raise funds for the charity, Autism NI of which Bap is patron. Read her story here.
Bap at the Barge -extra date announced
- Posted On: 30/04/2012 10:42:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy performed his first gig at The Barge (Belfast) on 28th April 2012. This gig was sold out well in advance and in response to popular demand an extra date has been added for Bap At The Barge. (26th May)
The Barge is a new intimate venue for quality live music and one of the Belfast Waterfront's best kept secrets. Bap has just returned from a sell out UK tour and with European and American shows in the diary for later this year this is a chance to catch Bap and his superb musicians on his home turf.
Bap live on BBC Radio Ulster
- Posted On: 28/04/2012 02:03:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap will be appearing on BBC Radio Ulster Today (Sat 28th April 2012) on the Gerry Kelly show between 12.30 & 2pm
livedate 29 Jul 2012 - PERTH (Trio)
- Posted On: 26/04/2012 17:52:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy & Gretchen Peters at Perth Theatre, Perth. As part of the Southern Fried Festival 29 Jul 2012 2pm Click here for tickets
Bap live on BBC Radio Ulster
- Posted On: 23/04/2012 16:33:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy will be appearing live on BBC Radio Ulster this evening (23 April 2012) on Stuart Bailie's show between 10pm and 11.55
LIVEDATE 26 MAY 2012 - BELFAST - SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 19/04/2012 13:00:00
- In: News & Blogs
"Bap On The Barge" Intimate evening with Bap Kennedy Trio at The Barge, Belfast. This is an extra date added following the early sell out of "Bap On The Barge" in April. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS NB The boat does not actually sail! .....Also there is a bar if food is purchased in the cafe, but in the show it is BYOB.
Autism NI makes history !
- Posted On: 09/04/2012 17:14:00
- In: News & Blogs
As co-patrons of Autism NI, Bap & Brenda Kennedy would like to congratulate Autism NI.
In the words of Dr Arlene Cassidy (CEO Autism NI) -
“We made history, folks!!! LETS CIRCULATE THIS WIDELY TO ENSURE THAT THE NEWS IS OUT “.
By virtue of the Autism Act (NI) 2011, Northern Ireland now leads the way in terms of Disability Legislation as it affects people on the autistic spectrum.
The following email is the text of an email which has now been sent out throughout the entire Northern Ireland Civil Service ......
“Changes to Disability Discrimination Act 1995
This note advises staff and managers of an important change to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).
The DDA provides protection for disabled persons against discrimination. It also recognises that various barriers exist within society which may present practical difficulties for disabled persons who are in employment. Accordingly there is a positive duty on employers to make “reasonable adjustment” to their policies and premises where reasonable and appropriate.
The DDA defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition which means that while all people with autism share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways.
The Autism Act (NI) 2011 has amended the DDA to remove any ambiguity as to whether the term “disability” applies to autism spectrum conditions. The effect of this amendment is to clarify that a condition which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on someone’s ability to “take part in normal social interaction” or in “forming social relationships” can constitute a “disability”.
Managers are asked to take note of this important change and of the need to consider reasonable adjustments for staff with an autism spectrum disorder.”
BAP'S ALBUMS CAN NOW BE HEARD ON SOUNDCLOUD
- Posted On: 29/03/2012 12:22:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy has made his song catalogue available on Sound Cloud.
Click to hear Bap's albums : The Sailor's Revenge Howl On The Big Picture Lonely Street & Domestic Blues
Also included is a selection of Bap's favourites
Livedate 27 Jun 2012 - LIMAVADY (In the Round)
- Posted On: 19/03/2012 23:19:00
- In: News & Blogs
LIMAVADY: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre: In the Round with Anthony Toner and Ben Glover at 8pm http://www.roevalleyarts.com/
livedate 20 Jul 2012 - ENNISKILLEN - (Bap & Band)
- Posted On: 13/03/2012 13:09:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap plays The Ardhowen Theatre, Eniskillen
livedate 23 Jun 2012 - DONEGAL (In the Round)
- Posted On: 13/03/2012 13:05:00
- In: News & Blogs
At McGrory's Culdaff - Bap In The Round with Anthony Toner & Ben Glover
livedate 21 Jun 2012 - LISBURN (In the Round)
- Posted On: 13/03/2012 13:00:00
- In: News & Blogs
In The Round with Anthony Toner & ben Glover at Lisburn Island Arts Centre
livedate 16 Jun 2012 - BANBRIDGE (In the Round)
- Posted On: 13/03/2012 12:56:00
- In: News & Blogs
In The Round with Anthony Toner & Ben Glover at Banbridge Town Hall as part of Buskfest
livedate 28 Apr 2012 - BELFAST (BAP TRIO) - SOLD OUT
- Posted On: 13/03/2012 12:48:00
- In: News & Blogs
"BAP ON THE BARGE" - Intimate evening with Bap Kennedy Trio at The Barge, Belfast. NB The boat does not actually sail! .....Also there is a bar if food is purchased in the cafe, but in the show it is BYOB.
livedate 27 Apr 2012 - BALLYMENA (In the Round)
- Posted On: 13/03/2012 12:43:00
- In: News & Blogs
David McWilliams tribute concert In The Round at Braid Arts Centre
livedate 10 Apr 2012 - BELFAST
- Posted On: 13/03/2012 12:31:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap will be performing at "Songs To The Siren" as part of Titanic Belfast.
Further details to be announced.
livedate 29 Mar 2012 - PORTSTEWART
- Posted On: 05/03/2012 19:52:32
- In: News & Blogs
Bap will be headlining a BBC Radio Ulster special edition of Ralph McLean's evening show
Please contact the venue for tickets
Announcement THE SAILORS REVENGE - AMERICAN RELEASE
- Posted On: 05/03/2012 06:45:00
- In: News & Blogs
The official American release date for Bap Kennedy's new album The Sailor’s Revenge is 5th June 2012. The Sailor’s Revenge is the outcome of a creative collaboration between Bap & Mark Knopfler. All songs on the album have been written by Bap. The album was recorded at Mark’s studio, with Mark playing guitar on 6 of the 11 tracks and also singing some backing vocals. It is rare for Mark to produce for another artist, but he has been closely involved with The Sailor’s Revenge from start to finish. Between Bap and Mark they carefully selected, from a large batch of new Bap songs, a collection that fitted the theme of the album.
The Sailor’s Revenge is being released by Proper America and features various members of Mark’s band as well as top drawer session musicians such as Jerry Douglas and Ian Thomas.
livedate 10 Mar 2012 - BRIGHTON
- Posted On: 28/02/2012 20:52:00
- In: News & Blogs
Palmfest at The Palmeira
livedate 08 Mar 2012 - HAMPSHIRE
- Posted On: 28/02/2012 18:00:00
- In: News & Blogs
livedate 04 Mar 2012 - WELLINGTON
- Posted On: 28/02/2012 16:27:00
- In: News & Blogs
Wellington Arts Centre, Somerset
SOLD OUT
livedate 07 Mar 2012 - LEICESTER
- Posted On: 28/02/2012 16:26:00
- In: News & Blogs
livedate 23 Feb 2012 - BELFAST
- Posted On: 28/02/2012 16:25:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy and Band headlining Belfast Empire with Errol Walsh as special guest, Doors 9pm,
Strictly 18+ Part Seated & Standing, £15
livedate 06 Mar 2012 - LONDON
- Posted On: 28/02/2012 16:24:00
- In: News & Blogs
"The Sailor's Revenge" Official UK Release date
- Posted On: 30/01/2012 13:13:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy's new album The Sailor’s Revenge has been released on 30th of January. Two versions of the album have been made available, a standard and a limited edition deluxe version which includes a bonus disc made up of 11 of Bap's personal favourites from his career including tracks with Steve Earle, Shane McGowan, a co-write with Van Morrison, songs that have appeared in Hollywood movies and 2 previously unreleased tracks.
HMV Instore, new track and Bap's Favourite tracks
- Posted On: 18/01/2012 17:17:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap will be playing live at HMV Donegal Arcade in Belfast on the launch date (30th Jan) of his new album 'The Sailor's Revenge'. He'll be appearing from 1pm with his band and entry will be absolutely FREE.
Bap signs to Proper Records
- Posted On: 05/11/2011 10:42:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap has just signed to Proper Records. Go to his Facebook to hear 'Shimnavale' - the first track of the album. ....More info, release dates etc to follow.
"Lonely Street" dedicated to Autism NI
- Posted On: 18/03/2011 18:21:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy has dedicated his song 'Lonely Street' to the charity Autism NI of which he is patron. Click to listen
Bap - Patron of Autism NI
- Posted On: 28/01/2011 21:44:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap Kennedy 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 Bap & Mark Knopfler
- Posted On: 27/01/2011 20:46:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap is currently in British Grove Studio in London recording an album with Mark Knopfler.
Check out Mark Knopfler's website
Also The Bap Kennedy Sessions on Guy Fletcher's website
Further details will be announced in due course.
Announcement Brenda gets Radio 2 play
- Posted On: 07/06/2010 00:54:00
- In: News & Blogs
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.
announcement New radio & Irish dates announced
- Posted On: 22/05/2010 19:22:00
- In: News & Blogs
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:
announcement Brenda's Book №. 1 in Amazon
- Posted On: 30/04/2010 15:39:00
- In: News & Blogs
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
Announcement ENERGY ORCHARD videos posted!
- Posted On: 20/04/2010 09:41:00
- In: News & Blogs
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 ... Bap in the studio
- Posted On: 18/02/2010 14:32:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap is currently recording new material for release later this year. Watch this space!
Announcement BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD - Catch Bap live on Sunday 8 Nov 2009
- Posted On: 30/12/2009 15:14:00
- In: News & Blogs
Catch Bap live on air BBC Radio Sheffield on Sunday 8th Nov from 5.40 - 6.00 pm
Alan Watkiss Show
Bap's blog August 09
- Posted On: 31/08/2009 13:04:21
- In: News & Blogs
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
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Howl On pre-release
- Posted On: 30/07/2009 17:26:41
- In: News & Blogs
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.
Howl On Reviews
- Posted On: 22/07/2009 23:30:57
- In: News & Blogs
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
Website Developments - Bap gets his own area to post in!
- Posted On: 03/04/2009 16:34:19
- In: News & Blogs
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!
Bap's blog for March 09
- Posted On: 10/03/2009 11:51:53
- In: News & Blogs
Confusion, fire lighters and 'Howl On'
Bap's First Blog
- Posted On: 21/01/2009 13:02:08
- In: News & Blogs
AUSTIN TX USA (SXSW) - 18th March 09
- Posted On: 19/01/2009 09:17:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap will be performing at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin Texas on 18th March 09
NASHVILLE TX- 17th March 09
- Posted On: 19/01/2009 09:11:00
- In: News & Blogs
Bap's next gig will be in the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville on 17th March 09
Release of debut album Banish the Blue Days late Spring 2009
- Posted On: 13/01/2009 12:28:04
- In: News & Blogs
New album to released early 2009
- Posted On: 08/01/2009 11:44:55
- In: News & Blogs
Appreciating Asperger Syndrome Released Feb 2009
- Posted On: 07/01/2009 14:00:20
- In: News & Blogs
Brenda's new book Appreciating Asperger Syndrome goes on sale mid Feb 2009


