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"Howl On" album press release
Did you know “Hey Joe “was the very last song played at Woodstock in 1969?
The first release from the new Bap Kennedy CD “Howl On “ is a cool country rock version of the Hendrix classic. “Hey Joe” features on guitar the legendary Henry McCullough – the only Irishman to play at Woodstock.
Read MoreHowl On review by Music OMH
Following on from such fine albums as Domestic Blues and The Big Picture , Kennedy's Howl On is another object lesson in economical songwriting and solid musicianship.
Read MoreAssorted other Howl On reviews
4/5 - Daily Mirror
4/5 - Hot Press
4/5 - The List
4/5 "Bap Kennedy at his best" - Maverick
4/5 "Warm and nostalgic, with an edge" - Mojo
Read MoreBap explains the inspiration behind Howl On
I was a seven year old Belfast cowboy trying to stay awake in the early hours of July 20 1969 for the first footsteps on the moon. When I woke up they were on their way home. One month later it was already old news as Jimi Hendrix brought Woodstock to a close with Hey Joe - and the freaky decade so full of promise staggered into a troubled 1970 with a massive hangover.
Read More“Howl On” single Press Release (first published Sept 09)
Bap Kennedy’s ‘Howl On’ will be released on 19th October 2009. It is the title track from his new album and reviews have been pouring in . . .
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