Meanwhile, John Shand of the Sydney Morning Herald said about Brian’s version of the traditional Irish classic, ‘Carrickfergus’, “It is hard to imagine a better voice to sing this glorious lament than Kennedy’s,

keening like uilleann pipes over gentle finger picking. It is the ethereal upper register that so sets this voice apart, but the truly remarkable aspect of it is how seamlessly he moves between his natural tenor and his falsetto.”

The latest Brian Kennedy album, Interpretations is his 10th album, and – unusually for such a prolific songwriter – includes versions of 13 of the most popular chart-toppers of the past 30-odd years. From ‘Gaye’ to ‘Galileo’, ‘Brown-Eyed Girl’ to ‘You Are So Beautiful’, to name a few, Brian makes these songs his own with some surprising and unique results.

Of the new album, Irish Music Magazine said, “Interpretations is a celebration of quality and talent from one of Ireland’s most prolific singers… a true artist.” Brian Kennedy was first spotted by Belfast-born, international legend, Van Morrison, and he joined Van’s renowned Blues and Soul World Tour for a period of six years, performing with some of the legends of the music industry – Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, and many others.

Brian is critically acclaimed as a singer/songwriter, radio/television presenter, and more recently as an author of considerable worth, having produced a series of short stories and two novels (with a third on the way) - not surprisingly, for a lyricist of his calibre.

His 2006 album Homebird included “Every Song Is A Cry For Love” which represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Brian performed his song magnificently in the finals of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, achieving 10th place and ensuring Ireland’s automatic entry into the finals for 2007.

Brian’s 1996 release, A Better Man consolidated his reputation as a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, the album going to Number 1 for many weeks and onto quadruple platinum sales status in Ireland. Live on stage, Brian Kennedy is the ultimate performer: from the second he bursts onto stage, grabs his guitar and belts out his first note with total commitment, you feel the energy, and your gut reaction tells you this is going to be one whirlwind, rollercoaster of a night.

Reporting on a live performance, Hot Press magazine recently said “Kennedy’s strength lies in his ability to invest a song with meaning… I was reduced to silence by the power and majesty of his voice.”