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.
26 MAY 2012 - BELFAST - SOLD OUT
16 Jun 2012 - BANBRIDGE (In the Round)
21 Jun 2012 - LISBURN (In the Round)
23 Jun 2012 - DONEGAL (In the Round)
26 Jun 2012 - LIMAVADY (In the Round)
30 Jun 2012 - BELFAST (Bap At The Barge)
20 Jul 2012 - ENNISKILLEN - (Bap & Band)
28 Jul 2012 GLASGOW
29 Jul 2012 - PERTH (Trio)
This deluxe version of the album includes a bonus CD made up of 11 tracks of Bap's personal favourites from his career with tracks including Steve Earle,Shane MacGowan, a co-write with Van Morrison and songs that have appeared in Hollywood movies. It also includes 2 previously unreleased tracks.
'The best singer songwriter I ever saw' (Steve Earle). High praise indeed from Earle who then sought to play and record with the ex Energy Orchard main man.
Bap Kennedy returns with a Mark Knopfler produced album that features songwriting that grows stronger with every listen.
Knopfler adds his distinctive guitar alongside other luminaries such as Jerry Douglas, Michael McGoldrick and John McCusker.
The Sailor's Revenge features Kennedy's most mature and sophisticated songwriting to date.
"buy it, find it, download it - then smile and cry in equal measures" Maverick
"A flawless gem" - Netrhythms "Kennedy's approach blends country, folk and and Irish traditional textures with seamless skill" - Hot Press "An exquisite album . . . a total musical & artistic triumph" - Electric Ghost - Aftenbladet.no "Bap Kennedy has the ability to take the merest thread of a story and spin it into a tale of such epic proportions it leaves the casual listener dumbfounded at what comes out of their speakers" - No Depression
"an album of bittersweet beauty" - Guitarist magazine "A class act with the common touch" - Daily Mirror "A confident, assured piece of work" - Daily Telegraph