Energy Orchard

This pop rock sextet originated from Belfast, Northern Ireland and were built round the nucleus of singer Bap Kennedy (b. Martin Kennedy, 17 June 1962, Belfast, North Ireland) and guitarist Paul Toner. Purchased by MCA in 1990 their first solitary was entitled after their home-town, ironically after relocating to London. It dented the united kingdom Best 70, paving just how for follow-ups ‘Sailortown’ and ‘Ribbons Virginia’. After operating the gauntlet of evaluations to U2 that encounter most rock rings from Ireland, the result of the mainstream UK press solidified. Bombast and over-production relatively neutered their debut recording and the music group’s subsequent produces ploughed an identical route. They disbanded in 1996, their last release being truly a reputable live recording. Kennedy later on embarked with an acclaimed single career, debuting using the Steve Earle -created Home Blues in 1999.