<![CDATA[Bap and Brenda Kennedy]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/ <![CDATA[Belfast Skyline 2 Jun 2013]]> 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.

Details and tix 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=290 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=290 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:34:54 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 02 Jun 2013: Belfast]]>  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

Further details and tix

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=289 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=289 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:26:45 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement LATEST - Bap as special guest to Mark Knopfler in France ]]> 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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=287 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=287 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:26:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 22 Jul 2013: Geneva, Switzerland]]>  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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=286 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=286 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:21:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 09 Jul 2013: Nimes, France]]>  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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=285 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=285 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:18:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 26 May 2013: Ballycastle ]]>  Bap Kennedy is to headline the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival on 26 May 2013 in Ballycastle

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=284 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=284 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:14:09 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap to headline Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival 26 May 2013]]>  Bap Kennedy & band will be performing at the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival on 26 May 2013

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=288 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=288 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:30:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement LATEST - Bap to headline first Holywood festival]]>  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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=283 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=283 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:30:42 00:00 <![CDATA[LIVEDATE 12 Apr 2013 Holywood, Co. Down]]>  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. 

Ticket link

Tickets are also available from The Guitar Rooms, High Street, Holywood. Ph 02890 424545 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=282 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=282 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:54:46 00:00 <![CDATA[BAP TO PLAY HOLYWOOD FESTIVAL - 12th April 2013]]>  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 available from The Guitar Rooms Holywood High Street.

or direct from bapkennedy.com

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=281 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=281 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:48:37 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap to open for John Prine in Scandinavia.]]>  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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=280 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=280 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:47:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 03 Mar 2013 - Kongsvinger,Norway]]>  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 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=279 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=279 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:41:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 04 Mar 2013 Stockholm, Sweden]]> Bap Kennedy will be appearing as special guest to John Prine on 4th March 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Details, tickets etc

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=277 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=277 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:37:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 02 Mar 2013 Oslo, Norway]]>  Bap Kennedy will be appearing as special guest to John Prine on 2 March 2013 at Rockefeller Music Hall, Oslo, Norway.

Details, tickets etc

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=276 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=276 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:33:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 21 Jan 2013 - Cantu, Italy]]> 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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=274 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=274 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:58:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 18 Jan 2013 - Torino, Italy]]>  Bap Kennedy will perform at FolkClub Concert Venue, Via Ettore Perrone, Torino, Italy on 18th Jan 2013 at 9:30pm. (ph +39 011 537636)

Tickets

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=273 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=273 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:56:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 08 Jan 2013 - New York, USA]]> 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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=272 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=272 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:24:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement LATEST - USA release of The Sailor's Revenge]]> 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"

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=271 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=271 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:22:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 06 Jan 2013 - Massechusetts, USA]]> 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.
Bap is to play Cambridge, Boston (Massechusetts) on 6th Jan 2013
]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=270 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=270 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:42:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 05 Jan 2013 - New York, USA]]> BAP KENNEDY PROMOTIONAL DATES JAN 2013

 
Bap Kennedy is to visit USA to commence promotion of The Sailor's Revenge Deluxe which has just been released in America.
He is to play New York on 5th January 2013
 
]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=269 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=269 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:38:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 04 Jan 2013 - Philadelphia, USA]]> 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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=268 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=268 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:36:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 03 Jan 2013 - Washington DC ]]> 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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=267 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=267 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:32:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy makes Mojo's Top 10 list for best Americana albums of 2012 ]]> 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.

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=266 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=266 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:38:20 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy at Braid Arts Centre - SOLD OUT]]> 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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=265 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=265 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:05:34 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 04 Dec 2012 Hamburg (Trio) - SOLD OUT]]>  Bap Kennedy (Trio) will perform at The Music Star, Norderstedt, Hamburg, Germany on 4 Dec 2012

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=263 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=263 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:56:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 11 Nov 2012 Castlerock SOLD OUT]]> 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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=262 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=262 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:41:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Latest]]> 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)

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=261 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=261 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:59:00 00:00 <![CDATA[USA's Blue Suede Shoes reviews Bap Kennedy's latest album]]>  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.   

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=260 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=260 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:49:00 00:00 <![CDATA[USA Popmatters gives Bap Kennedy album 7/10 review]]>  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 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=259 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=259 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:10:01 00:00 <![CDATA[Elmore Magazine (USA) review (Sep/Oct 2012 edition)]]> 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..."

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=258 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=258 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:12:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 01 Dec 2012 Bakkeveen, NL (Trio) -SOLD OUT]]>   Bap Kennedy Trio will play MuziekPodium, Bakkeveen Netherlands, on 1st Dec 2012

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=255 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=255 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:26:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 27 Sep 2012 Belfast]]>  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 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=253 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=253 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:10:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 28 Aug 2012 Vasto, Italy (Trio)]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play at the Vasto monumental palace (Palazzo D'Avolas) in Vasto, Chieti, Italy on 28 Aug 2012. 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=252 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=252 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:13:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Latest...]]>  Bap to play Belfast Empire on 29 Dec 2012 with full band. Early booking advisable.

 
]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=251 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=251 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:26:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy holds USA chart position]]>  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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=250 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=250 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:21:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy plays at first night of new venue in Ashingon]]>  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"

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=249 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=249 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:40:26 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 29 Dec 2012 - Belfast]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play The Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast.  Ticket link

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=248 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=248 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:00:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 09 Dec 2012 Amsterdam (Trio)]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play Paradiso, Amsterdam on 9 Dec 2012

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=247 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=247 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:35:28 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 08 Dec 2012 Lage Vuursche, NL (Trio) - SOLD OUT]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play at In The Woods, Lage Vuursche, NL 700 on 8 Dec 2012

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=246 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=246 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:33:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 07 Dec 2012 Koudekerk NL (Trio) -SOLD OUT]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play Trouble Tree Folk Concerts, Koudekerk, NL700

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=245 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=245 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:30:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 06 Dec 2012 The Hague (Trio) -SOLD OUT]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play Transvaria, the Hague, NL 600 on 6 Dec 2012

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=244 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=244 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:28:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 02 Dec 2012 Oldenzaal Netherlands (Trio) -SOLD OUT]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play Cobblestone Club, Oldenzaal, Netherlands on 2 Dec 2012

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=243 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=243 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:24:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 17 Nov 2012 Ballymena - SOLD OUT]]> Bap Kennedy is to play Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena on 17 Nov 2012

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=242 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=242 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:20:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 10 Nov 2012 Castlerock SOLD OUT]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play Crusoe's Castlerock on 10 Nov 2012 - SOLD OUT

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=241 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=241 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:17:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 03 Nov 2012 Sligo (Trio)]]>  Bap Kennedy is to play in The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon Sligo, Ireland on 3rd Nov 2012

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=240 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=240 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:10:18 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 29 Sep 2012 - Newtownards (Trio)]]>  Bap Kennedy Trio to play Annual Guitar Festival at Queens Hall, Newtownards

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=238 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=238 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:07:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LIVEDATE 22 Sep 2012 Downpatrick (Trio)]]>  Bap Kennedy Trio play Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=237 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=237 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:34:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy Number 1 in local chart]]>  Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" is currently at Number 1 in the local Americana chart .

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=236 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=236 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:21:05 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 04 Aug 2012 - Portrush (solo ITR)]]> Bap Kennedy plays Portrush Playhouse In The Round with Anthony Toner & Ben Glover

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=234 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=234 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:59:00 00:00 <![CDATA[The Mighty Shamrocks reunion tour]]>  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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=233 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=233 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:16:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy blogs about Terri Hooley, Good Vibrations, The Mighty Shamrocks & The Hardjets....]]>  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.

 
 I took a cassette copy of the record with me to London in the mid eighties when I left Belfast in search of the big time. I turned on many people over the years to this great lost record and as the decades rolled on the MIGHTY SHAMROCKS were always somewhere in the back of my mind, wherever I went in the world.
Fast forward 30 years and finally the great lost record is about to be released on GOOD VIBRATIONS and the movie of the same name about the one and only TERRI HOOLEY is storming the film festival circuit before a worldwide release . And I’m working with MUD WALLACE again, this time producing the newest addition to the GOOD VIBRATIONS stable, the lean mean and hungry HARDJETS. They’re playing their first gig today Friday 6th July at the OH YEAH CENTRE at 5pm.  And the circle is unbroken. Amen
 
...More news to follow
 
Bap

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=228 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=228 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:17:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Bap is now at Number 6 in American chart!]]> Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" (produced by Mark Knopfler) has now gone to Number 6 in the American Roots chart. 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=227 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=227 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:48:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Mojo 4* review for "The Sailor's Revenge"]]>  "consistently impressive" ....

Bap Kennedy's album "The Sailor's Revenge" has received a 4 star review from influential music magazine Mojo

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=226 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=226 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:10:59 00:00 <![CDATA[Into The Arms Of Love Video Competition (answers)]]> 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. 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=225 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=225 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:37:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap at the Barge - All dates sold out]]>  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. 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=224 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=224 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:45:09 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement The Celtic "Blood On The Tracks"]]> 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.


]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=223 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=223 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:09:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Bap At The Barge (Belfast) - LIMITED TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE]]>  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. 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=222 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=222 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:56:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy on BBC Radio Ulster]]> 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  

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=221 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=221 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:08:09 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy "Into The Arms Of Love" competition]]> 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.
 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=220 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=220 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:24:05 00:00 <![CDATA[Pittsburgh Daily News highly commends The Sailor's Revenge ]]> 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)

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=229 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=229 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:36:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement - As Bap turns 50 this month, we wish him all the best with "The Sailor's Revenge"]]>  

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. 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=218 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=218 Sun, 06 May 2012 08:32:00 00:00 <![CDATA[The Sailor's Revenge - USA Release 5th June 2012]]> 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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=216 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=216 Wed, 30 May 2012 14:22:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LIVEDATE 27 JUL 2012 - ASHINGTON (Trio)]]>  Bap Kennedy Trio play The Portland Rooms, Ashington, England on 27th July 2012. 

TICKETS

ADDRESS -
Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8HG

ph07530748811

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=214 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=214 Fri, 25 May 2012 17:07:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LIVEDATE 15 JUL 2012 - ITALY]]>  Bap Kennedy & band play Pagazzano (Bergamo), Italy on 15th July 2012. Further details to follow.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=213 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=213 Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:11 00:00 <![CDATA[LIVEDATE 14 JUL 2012 - ITALY]]>  Bap Kennedy & band play Isola Di Liri, Italy on 14th July 2012. Further details to follow.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=212 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=212 Fri, 25 May 2012 16:57:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LIVEDATE 12 JUL 2012 - ITALY]]>  Bap Kennedy & band play Vicenza Italy. Further details to follow.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=211 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=211 Fri, 25 May 2012 16:53:54 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 28 Jul 2012 GLASGOW (Trio)]]>  Bap Kennedy will play King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 22A St Vincent's Street, Glasgow G2 5RL on 28 Jul 2012. 

TICKETS

http://www.kingtuts.co.uk/

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=209 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=209 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:18:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 30 Jun 2012 - BELFAST (Bap At The Barge) ]]> 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.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=208 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=208 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:17:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap Kennedy's sister runs for autism]]>  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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=207 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=207 Sat, 05 May 2012 20:29:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap at the Barge -extra date announced ]]>

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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=203 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=203 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:42:00 00:00 <![CDATA[ Bap live on BBC Radio Ulster ]]>  

 Bap will be appearing on BBC Radio Ulster Today (Sat 28th April 2012) on the Gerry Kelly show between 12.30 & 2pm

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=202 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=202 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:03:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 29 Jul 2012 - PERTH (Trio)]]> Bap Kennedy & Gretchen Peters at Perth Theatre, Perth. As part of the Southern Fried Festival  29 Jul 2012  2pm Click here for tickets

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=201 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=201 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:52:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap live on BBC Radio Ulster ]]>  

 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 

 

Click here to Listen Again

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=199 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=199 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:33:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LIVEDATE 26 MAY 2012 - BELFAST - SOLD OUT ]]>  "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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=197 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=197 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Autism NI makes history !]]> 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.”
 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=257 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=257 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:14:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BAP'S ALBUMS CAN NOW BE HEARD ON SOUNDCLOUD]]>

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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=192 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=192 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:22:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Livedate 27 Jun 2012 - LIMAVADY (In the Round)]]> LIMAVADY: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre: In the Round with Anthony Toner and Ben Glover at 8pm  http://www.roevalleyarts.com/

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=191 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=191 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:19:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 20 Jul 2012 - ENNISKILLEN - (Bap & Band)]]> Bap plays The Ardhowen Theatre, Eniskillen 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=188 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=188 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:09:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 23 Jun 2012 - DONEGAL (In the Round)]]> At McGrory's Culdaff  - Bap In The Round with Anthony Toner & Ben Glover

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=187 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=187 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:05:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 21 Jun 2012 - LISBURN (In the Round)]]> In The Round with Anthony Toner & ben Glover at Lisburn Island Arts Centre 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=186 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=186 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 16 Jun 2012 - BANBRIDGE (In the Round)]]> In The Round with Anthony Toner & Ben Glover at Banbridge Town Hall as part of Buskfest

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=185 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=185 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:56:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 28 Apr 2012 - BELFAST (BAP TRIO) - SOLD OUT]]> "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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=184 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=184 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:48:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 27 Apr 2012 - BALLYMENA (In the Round)]]> David McWilliams tribute concert  In The Round  at Braid Arts Centre

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=183 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=183 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:43:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 10 Apr 2012 - BELFAST]]>  Bap will be performing at "Songs To The Siren" as part of Titanic Belfast.

Further details to be announced.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=182 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=182 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:31:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 08 Apr 2012 - PORTRUSH]]>  The Playhouse, Portrush 

Tickets £12

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=181 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=181 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:34:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 29 Mar 2012 - PORTSTEWART]]> Flowerfield Arts Centre

Bap will be headlining a BBC Radio Ulster special edition of Ralph McLean's evening show

Please contact the venue for tickets

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=180 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=180 Thu, 03 May 2012 19:52:32 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement THE SAILORS REVENGE - AMERICAN RELEASE ]]>  

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. 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=206 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=206 Thu, 03 May 2012 06:45:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement BBC Radio 4 adopts Domestic Blues]]>  

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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=148 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=148 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:20:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 10 Mar 2012 - BRIGHTON]]>  Palmfest at The Palmeira

Buy tickets

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=178 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=178 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:52:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 08 Mar 2012 - HAMPSHIRE]]>  Square Sessions, Petersfield

Buy Tickets

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=177 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=177 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:00:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 09 Mar 2012 - KENT]]>  Bloomsbury's, Biddenden

Tickets - ph 01580292992

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=176 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=176 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:58:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 04 Mar 2012 - WELLINGTON]]>  Wellington Arts Centre, Somerset

SOLD OUT 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=175 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=175 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:27:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 07 Mar 2012 - LEICESTER]]>  The Musician, Leicester

Buy Tickets->

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=174 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=174 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:26:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 23 Feb 2012 - BELFAST]]>  Bap Kennedy and Band headlining Belfast Empire  with Errol Walsh as special guest, Doors 9pm, 
Strictly 18+ Part Seated & Standing, £15

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=173 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=173 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:25:00 00:00 <![CDATA[livedate 06 Mar 2012 - LONDON]]> The Boogaloo

Buy Tickets->

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=172 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=172 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:24:00 00:00 <![CDATA["The Sailor's Revenge" Official UK Release date]]>  

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. 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=157 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=157 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:13:00 00:00 <![CDATA[HMV Instore, new track and Bap's Favourite tracks]]>

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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=161 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=161 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:17:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap signs to Proper Records]]>

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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=156 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=156 Wed, 11 May 2011 10:42:00 00:00 <![CDATA["Lonely Street" dedicated to Autism NI]]>

Bap Kennedy has dedicated his song 'Lonely Street' to the charity Autism NI of which he is patron. Click to listen

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=152 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=152 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:21:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap - Patron of Autism NI]]>

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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=147 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=147 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:44:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Bap & Mark Knopfler]]> 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

and Mark Knopfler's Facebook

Further details will be announced in due course.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=150 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=150 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:46:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=144 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=144 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:54:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO TIPP FM: 26th May 2010]]>  Catch Bap on Radio Tipp FM on the Premier Afternoons show with Norman Morrisey from 2 pm

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=145 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=145 Tue, 25 May 2010 22:49:00 00:00 <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT 31st May - Bap to appear on BBC 2 ]]> 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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=122 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=122 Sun, 23 May 2010 15:58:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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:

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=143 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=143 Sat, 22 May 2010 19:22:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=140 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=140 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:06:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=137 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=137 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:47:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=136 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=136 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:44:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=135 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=135 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:17:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=134 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=134 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:39:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC RADIO ULSTER - 22 April 2010]]> BBC Radio Ulster- The Gerry Anderson Show from 11 am

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=133 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=133 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:19:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=132 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=132 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:33:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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 
 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=125 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=125 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:36:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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=

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=131 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=131 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:41:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=127 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=127 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:48:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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!

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=128 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=128 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:18:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=123 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=123 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:08:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=121 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=121 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:47:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement ... Bap in the studio]]> Bap is currently recording new material for release later this year. Watch this space!

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=118 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=118 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:32:00 00:00 <![CDATA[CO KILDARE -Newbridge]]> Bap & Brenda will be special guests to Brendan & Declan Murphy in Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co Kildare

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=120 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=120 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:15:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement RADIO FEILE FM 20 Dec 2009 - Bap & Brenda live ]]> Catch Bap and Brenda live on Feile FM on Sunday 20th Dec from 4pm

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=114 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=114 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:11:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=110 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=110 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:01:00 00:00 <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT RADIO DUNDALK FM Bap & Brenda live ]]> Catch Bap and Brenda live on Dundalk FM on Friday 11th Dec from 2:30pm

Michael Duffy Show The Feelgood factor

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=109 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=109 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:56:00 00:00 <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT RADIO LMFM - Bap & Brenda live on Fri 11 Dec 2009]]> Catch Bap and Brenda live on LMFM on Friday 11th Dec from 12noon

Gerry Kelly show

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=108 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=108 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:54:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement RADIO FOYLE - Bap live on 15 Nov 2009]]> Bap & Brenda on Radio Foyle 4 pm

DJ Mark Patterson

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=100 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=100 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:51:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=105 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=105 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:14:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement RADIO RTE Bap & Brenda on 30 Nov 2009]]> Catch Bap & Brenda on Today with Pat Kenny
at  11-12 am Monday 30 Nov 2009

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=106 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=106 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:50:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BELFAST - Bap at The Empire 29 Dec 2009]]> Bap live at The Empire Music Hall Belfast

Bap's booking agent

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=42 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=42 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:11:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement RADIO U105 Bap & Brenda on 28th Dec 2009]]> Catch Bap & Brenda live with George Jones on U105 on Mon 29th Dec at 3.15pm

Listen to U105 live

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=117 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=117 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:08:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement RADIO CITYBEAT - Bap & Brenda on Christmas Eve]]> Catch Brenda & Bap - live songs & chat on Christmas Eve with Robin Elliott from 10pm

Citybeat Radio

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=116 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=116 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:33:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=115 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=115 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:15:00 00:00 <![CDATA[SLANE - Bap & Brenda on 17 Dec 2009 ]]> Bap will be playing at Boyles, Slane as special guests of The 4 of Us

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=113 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=113 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:55:00 00:00 <![CDATA[DUNDALK - Bap & Brenda on 11th Dec 2009 ]]> Bap will be playing at the Spirit Store, Dundalk as special guests of The 4 of Us

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=112 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=112 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:00 00:00 <![CDATA[GALWAY - Bap & Brenda on 5th Dec ]]> Bap will be playing at Roisin Dubh, Galway as special guests of The 4 of Us

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=111 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=111 Tue, 12 May 2009 20:47:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=90 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=90 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:31:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LONDON -16 Nov 2009 ]]> Bap live at The Windmill

Buy tickets

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=101 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=101 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:40:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LEICESTER - Bap & Brenda on 15 November 2009 ]]> Bap plays live at The Musician

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=89 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=89 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:28:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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)

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=102 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=102 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:23:00 00:00 <![CDATA[SHROPSHIRE / N WALES - 13 NOVEMBER 2009 ]]> Bap plays live at The Ironworks Theatre
Oswestry, Shropshire

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo
 

 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=92 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=92 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:36:00 00:00 <![CDATA[WORCESTER - 12 Nov 2009 ]]> Bap plays The Marrs Barr

Bap Kennedy Trio

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=97 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=97 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:50:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LONDON - 11 November 2009 ]]> Bap plays live at What's Cookin' Leytonstone

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo
 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=88 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=88 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:18:00 00:00 <![CDATA[SHEFFIELD - 10 November ]]> Bap plays at The Boardwalk

Bap Kennedy and Brenda Kennedy Acoustic Duo

Tickets available here

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=79 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=79 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:11:00 00:00 <![CDATA[DERRY - 7th November 2009 ]]> Bap plays at The Nerve Centre

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=93 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=93 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:04:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC RADIO FOYLE - Bap live on 6 Nov 2009]]> Catch Bap on Radio Foyle - Mark Patterson show

Listen again

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=103 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=103 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:54:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=86 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=86 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:17:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=40 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=40 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:05:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=85 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=85 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:15:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO SEVEN FM - Bap & Brenda live on 17 Oct 2009]]> Catch Bap & Brenda on Seven FM

DJ Tim Burden

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=99 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=99 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:47:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO SIX FM - Bap & Brenda live on 16 Oct 2009]]> Catch Bap & Brenda on Six FM Cookstown

DJ Francie Quinn

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=98 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=98 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:41:00 00:00 <![CDATA[MOY - 4th Oct 2009 ]]> NB

Due to recording commitments Brenda will not be appearaing at Moy

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=84 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=84 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:13:00 00:00 <![CDATA[WATERFORD - 3rd October 2009 ]]> Bap plays live at Electric Avenue

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
 

Electric Avenue is at  :

12 John Street
Waterford, Ireland
 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=87 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=87 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:43:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO EAST COAST - Fri 2 Oct 2009]]> Lindsay Dolan programme - Country Mix
http://eastcoast.fm/

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=96 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=96 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:57:00 00:00 <![CDATA[WEXFORD - 2 October 2009 ]]> Bap plays live at Wexford Arts Centre

Bap Kennedy Acoustic Trio 
 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=39 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=39 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:49:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=81 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=81 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:41:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO WLRFM - Waterford 30 Sep 2009]]> Ian Noctor drivetime show 2.30pm
http://www.wlrfm.com/

 
 
]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=94 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=94 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:53:00 00:00 <![CDATA[TV APPEARANCE - Catch Bap & Brenda live on TV3 on Thu 1 Oct ]]> Bap & Brenda on Ireland AM
http://www.tv3.ie/ireland_am.php

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=95 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=95 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:55:00 00:00 <![CDATA[SWATRAGH - 25th Sept 2009]]> Rafters, Swatragh

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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=83 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=83 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:11:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=67 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=67 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:42:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=66 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=66 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:41:00 00:00 <![CDATA[SWATRAGH - 13th Sept 2009]]> Rafters, Swatragh

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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=82 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=82 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:08:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=78 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=78 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:16:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=77 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=77 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:14:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=76 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=76 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:12:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=75 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=75 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:10:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=74 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=74 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:08:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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
 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=38 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=38 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:04:21 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=73 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=73 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:07:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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! 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=72 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=72 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:57:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC RADIO ULSTER - Bap & Brenda Live at The Odyssey, Belfast -Tall Ships Event 25 Aug 2009]]> Bap & Brenda live

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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=80 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=80 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:30:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO ULSTER - Bap Interview 12 August 2009 ]]> 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)

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=71 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=71 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:40:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO TODAY FM on 7 August 2009 ]]> Bap on Today FM

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=43 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=43 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=37 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=37 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:26:41 00:00 <![CDATA[RTE RADIO - 28 July 2009 ]]> RTE Radio - with Derek Mooney

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=51 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=51 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:10:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC RADIO ULSTER - 27 July 2009 ]]> BBC Radio Ulster

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=50 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=50 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:09:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RTE RADIO - 26 July 2009 ]]> RTE Radio - Derek Davis

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=52 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=52 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:14:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=36 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=36 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:30:57 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO LM/FM - 19 July 2009 ]]> Radio LM/FM (with Aine Ni Chairbre)

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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=64 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=64 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:31:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC WORLD SERVICE - 15 July 2009 ]]> BBC World Service -'The Strand'

Interview with Bap and performance from 'Howl On'

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=63 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=63 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:28:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC RADIO 2 - 12 July 2009 ]]> Bap is featured artist with Aled Jones on Radio 2

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=62 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=62 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:26:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO U105 - 7 July 2009 ]]> U105 with Kresanna

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=49 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=49 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:08:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BELFAST - THE BLACK BOX on 4th July 2009 ]]> Bap live at The Black Box

 Wednesday 4th July

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=11 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=11 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:26:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC RADIO ULSTER - 3 July 2009 ]]> Brenda & Bap in the studio with Stuart Bailie

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=60 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=60 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:22:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO U105 - 2 July 2009]]> Brenda & Bap in the studio with Kim Lenaghan

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=61 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=61 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:24:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO U105 1 Jul 2009]]> Radio U105

With Kresanna 6.30pm

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=59 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=59 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:20:00 00:00 <![CDATA[GLASTONBURY - 27 June 2009 ]]> Glastonbury 2009 confirmed

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=25 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=25 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:54:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LONDON - 26 June 2009 ]]> Bap & his band to perform at Whats Cookin, Leytonstone London

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=57 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=57 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:13:00 00:00 <![CDATA[LONDON - THE BOOGALOO - 25 June 2009 ]]> Bap & his band to perform at the Boogaloo London

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=56 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=56 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:10:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Banish the Blue Days]]> Official Release Date for 'Banish' !

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=16 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=16 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:27:24 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO U105 - 21 June 2009 ]]> Bap & Brenda with Kresanna 7pm

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=58 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=58 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:18:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BBC RADIO ULSTER - 21 June 2009 ]]> Bap & Brenda with Gerry Anderson - BBC Radio Ulster

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=48 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=48 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:06:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO FEILE FM - 14 June 2009 ]]> Bap & Brenda on Feile FM

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=47 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=47 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:05:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO U105 - 7 June 2009 ]]> Radio U105  Sunday 7th June

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

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=29 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=29 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:00:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO U105 - 25 May 2009 ]]> Brenda will be doing an interview on U105 on Bank Holiday Monday at 12 noon

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=23 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=23 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:31:00 00:00 <![CDATA[RADIO ULSTER - 18 May 2009 ]]> Bap on Cherrie McIlwaine's show

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=22 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=22 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:56:00 00:00 <![CDATA[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.

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=13 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=13 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:03:00 00:00 <![CDATA[6 May 2009 ... Radio Date]]> Click here to check out Bap & Brenda's interview on John Toal's programme -Saturday Magazine last week (16 May 2009)

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=21 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=21 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:52:49 00:00 <![CDATA[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!

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=15 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=15 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:34:19 00:00 <![CDATA[Landscape Art]]> The Yard]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=14 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=14 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:22:29 00:00 <![CDATA[AUSTIN TX USA- 18 Mar 2009 ]]> Bap to perform South by Southwest in Austin Texas

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=55 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=55 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:06:00 00:00 <![CDATA[NASHVILLE TN USA - 17 Mar 2009 ]]> Bap performs at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=54 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=54 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:53:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Bap's blog for March 09]]> Confusion, fire lighters and 'Howl On'

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=12 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=12 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:51:53 00:00 <![CDATA[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
 
 
]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=9 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=9 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:02:08 00:00 <![CDATA[AUSTIN TX USA (SXSW) - 18th March 09]]> Bap will be performing at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin Texas on 18th March 09

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=7 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=7 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:17:00 00:00 <![CDATA[NASHVILLE TX- 17th March 09]]> Bap's next gig will be in the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville on 17th March 09

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=6 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=6 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:11:00 00:00 <![CDATA[BELFAST - PARLIAMENT BDGS AT STORMONT on 16 Jan 2009 ... Brenda performs live]]> Brenda to perform live at the Great Hall Stormont (N Ireland Parliament)

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=68 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=68 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:46:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Release of debut album Banish the Blue Days late Spring 2009]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=4 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=4 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:28:04 00:00 <![CDATA[New album to released early 2009]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=3 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=3 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:44:55 00:00 <![CDATA[Appreciating Asperger Syndrome Released Feb 2009]]> Brenda's new book Appreciating Asperger Syndrome goes on sale mid Feb 2009

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=2 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=2 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:20 00:00