<![CDATA[Bap and Brenda Kennedy]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/ <![CDATA[Announcement The Sailor's Revenge album stream]]> Over on Bap's Facebook Page you can stream 'The Sailor's Revenge' in its entirety up until the day of release. Let us know what you think in the comments and if you've not already pre-ordered, there's still some signed copies of the deluxe version available from Propermusic.com

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=162 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=162 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:52:59 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement 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.

You can hear another new track from the album below:

You can also listen to some of Bap's favourite tracks on his newly curated Spotify playlist.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=161 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=161 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:17:01 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Hear 2 new tracks from 'The Sailor's Revenge']]> Bap's released another couple of tracks, which you can hear below, from his upcoming album The Sailor's Revenge (released on the 30th Jan 2012). Bap says of the first Jimmy Sanchez: "While writing the songs for the Sailor’s Revenge I was, like most people, following the news story of the Chilean miners rescue. One name jumped out at me - the youngest miner, nineteen year old Jimmy Sanchez. He had been reported as saying God must want him to change.. Potent stuff…hence the line repeated in the song 'I know I must change'."

For the second track Please Return To Jesus, Bap simply says: "All I can say is listen to the lyrics..."



Standard & Deluxe versions available to pre-order now:
Pre-order a signed copy of the deluxe album from Propermusic.com.
Offer limited to the first 200 orders.
]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=160 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=160 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:30:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement New March 2012 Tour Dates Announced]]> Bap has just announced six new UK dates for March 2012, details of which can be found below. Bap will be playing tracks from his forthcoming album 'The Sailor's Revenge' as well as old favourites.

March 2012

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=159 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=159 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:52:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement New Live Date Announced in Belfast]]> Bap's just announced a new live date as part of the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival which takes place from 22nd - 26th February 2012. Bap will be playing the Empire Music Hall on the 23rd.

Belfast - 23rd February 2012

Empire Music Hall, Doors 9pm Showtime 9.45pm, Strictly 18+ Part Seated & Standing,

Tickets: £15

Buy Tickets Now

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=158 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=158 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:09:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement The Sailor's Revenge, due 30th Jan 2012]]> Click here to buy The Sailor's Revenge, signed by Bap

Bap's new album, The Sailor's Revenge is set for release on the 30th of January. Two versions of the album will be released, a standard and deluxe version which will include 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. 

You can listen to the first track from the new album below.



Standard & Deluxe versions available to pre-order now:
Pre-order a signed copy of the deluxe album from Propermusic.com.
Offer limited to the first 200 orders.

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=157 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=157 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:13:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement 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 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:42:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement 6 Oct 2011 Bap plays Glasgow ]]>

Thursday 6th October 2011 - Special Acoustic Show

Glasgow Americana Festival St Andrews In The Square, 1 St Andrews Square, Glasgow G1 5PP,

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=155 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=155 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:08:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement - New Bap Kennedy album- Title & track listing announced]]>

The title of the new Bap Kennedy album, produced by Mark Knopfler has been announced.

It will be known as 'The Sailor's Revenge'.

Provisional track listing is below.

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=154 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=154 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:59:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement - New album update]]>

New Bap Kennedy album, produced by Mark Knopfler

The new album from Bap Kennedy, produced by Mark Knopfler has now been recorded in Mark’s London studio.

All songs on the album have been written by Bap, but Mark has been closely involved throughout, not only as producer but also playing guitar on 6 of the 11 tracks and singing some backing vocals.

More news on the album, (including title, musicians release details etc) to follow!

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=153 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=153 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:10:05 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Bap Kennedy dedicates his song "Lonely Street" to Autism NI]]>  Bap dedicates his song 'Lonely Street' to the charity Autism NI of which he is patron.

Click to view/hear

 

]]> 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[Announcement Bap's new album, produced by Mark Knopfler now recorded and mastered]]> Bap's new album, produced by Mark Knopfler, has now been recorded and mastered. 

Bap's Facebook

Mark Knopfler's Facebook

Guy Fletcher - The Bap Kennedy Sessions

 

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=151 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=151 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:21:00 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 Bap's new album update]]> After several months of intensive work, Bap's new album is almost completely written. 

Most of the songs have now been demo'd and plans are underway for the next stage,  with recording due to start early in 2011.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.... Watch this space!

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=149 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=149 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:42:00 00:00 <![CDATA[Announcement Radio 4 adopts Domestic Blues]]>  Radio 4's new Tuesday night programme 'Happy Tuesdays' has adopted Domestic Blues as its theme tune! 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=148 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=148 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:20:00 00:00 <![CDATA[announcement Bap appointed as Patron of Autism NI]]> We are delighted to announce that Bap has been appointed as the patron of Autism NI.

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

]]> http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=147 http://www.bapkennedy.com/blog/index.asp?Display=147 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:44:00 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 Mon, 07 Jun 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 Wed, 12 May 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 Wed, 12 May 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 Wed, 12 May 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 Wed, 12 May 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