The Irish Center is thrilled to welcome Gráinne Hunt to Kansas City!
With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heartmelting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland's vocalists and songwriters.
Her two original records, delve into personal experiences, evoking pain and longing, and comparisons have been drawn to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, and Dolores Keane. Gráinne’s latest original album ‘This Secret’ (2019) was recorded in Nashville, with Grammy nominated Thomm Jutz.
Gráinne writes from a powerful place with lyrics that tell of personal experiences in an authentic way, that really resonates with her audience.
She’s shared stages with Glen Hansard and U2, has opened for Gladys Knight, Mary Black, and Eagle Eye Cherry. The last couple of years has seen momentum grow as she played Cambridge Folk Festival(UK) and Haldern Pop Festival(DE), she showcased at Folk Alliance International in February 2024 before her first US tour in mid-2024.
‘The Irish Joni’ Michael Londra
Gráinne Hunt is appearing with the generous support of Culture Ireland.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm show.
NOTE: Online ticket sales will close 2 hours before the listed doors opening time.