Bap performed at the first Belfast Skyline Festival on 2 Jun 2013, celebrating 10 years of The Real Music Club. Near the end of his set Bap's old friend Steve Earle joined him on stage to sing "Angel is The Devil" Angel is the Devil was written by Steve and recorded by Bap on Bap's album "Domestic Blues" Domestic Blues was produced by Steve Earle. Radio Bremen, Germany transmits Bap Kennedy Special (2 hour radio progamme with in depth interview)2/3/2013 Special 2 hour Bap Kennedy program on German radio -on 5 Feb. Extensive Bap interview expected (all translated of course) Click here to listen The programme will include a full in-depth interview when Bap will talk about his music, life and influences. As well as playing his own music, Bap will also choose some of his favourites songs by other artists for the programme. Harald Monkedeick will be conducting and translating the interview 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. Italy is full of surprises! . . I was delighted to meet and spend time with the legendary Paolo and Anna CARU, owners of CARU Records, one of the oldest and best record shops in all of Italy. . . Fantastic selection of books, CDs, classic DVDs, vinyl etc. Delighted also to discover that they stock everything from The Sailor's Revenge right back to Energy Orchard vinyl records! The concert later in Torino (Turin) was fantastic too. Great venue, full house, excellent audience. . . .Big thanks to everybody who came, Bap x The Sailor's Revenge Deluxe - USA latest15/1/2013 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" During his tour of USA (Jan 2013) to promote the USA release of The Sailor's Revenge (Deluxe) Bap visited the Serendipity Cafe in New York. . . Famous for its association with the film Serendipity (key scenes filmed on location here) The film features the song Moonlight Kiss, written & performed by Bap Bap in New York - extra date added9/1/2013 To mark the official American release date of Bap's album The Sailor's Revenge Deluxe, Bap performed an extra date in New York at Caffe Vivaldi on 8 Jan. Caffe Vivaldi is a interesting and cool venue - famous for being situated in West Village in the street which features on the cover of Bob Dylan's Freewheelin' album. Woody Allen has also played in Caffe Vivaldi. Bap's performance at World Cafe, Philadelphia, USA was recorded and transmitted live on Radio XPN This 40 minute live gig in Philadelphia can be heard in full by clicking here. A BLOG POST FROM BAP ....In Holland & reading Mojo magazine . . GREAT SCOTT ! The Sailor's Revenge has made it into the Top 10 Americana albums of the year ! . . . . 2012 has been a great year for me. Many thanks to Mark Knopfler, Paul Crockford, William Richardson (WRR Management), Brenda Kennedy & Gordon Mc Allister. . Great job by Drew, Alan & all the gang at Proper Records UK. . . Thanks for all your support to John Willis, Terri Hooley & Derek Booker . . . & especially to all of you who have "liked" me, bought the record, or come to the gigs. Thanks also to Lisa, Brad, Carey & all at Proper Records American for kicking things off in the USA. See you in the States in January 2013 ! Bap x Bap to tour USA in Jan 201316/12/2012 The Sailor's Revenge Deluxe is to receive a full American release by Proper America on 8th Jan 2013. To mark the release Bap will be embarking on a short promotional of the East Coast of America in January 2013. It has been confirmed that Bap will be performing in New York, Washington, Boston & Philadelphia. (Bap Kennedy Trio) Keep an eye on Live Dates (Click the Tab above) and on Bap's Facebook for further details as they are confirmed. Netherlands & Germany tour Dec 20124/11/2012 It has been confirmed that Bap will be performing in Amsterdam (The Paradiso) as well as The Hague, Norderstedt, Bakkeveen. Oldenzaal & Oudekerk
(Bap Kennedy Trio) Keep an eye on Live Dates (Click the Tab above) and on Bap's Facebook for further details as they are confirmed. Bap Kennedy's latest album "The Sailor's Revenge" has been favourably reviewed in the latest edition of influential American music mag Blue Suede News, following its recent US release on Proper American.
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
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..."
Bap in Italy - Aug 20127/8/2012 It has been confirmed that Bap will be performing in Vasto, Palazzo D'Avolas, Isola & Pagazzona during Jul /Aug 2012. (Bap Kennedy Trio) Keep an eye on Live Dates (Click the Tab above) and on Bap's Facebook for further details as they are confirmed. 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 holds USA chart position7/8/2012 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.
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