Brent Kirby Band

October 3rd – Brent Kirby

Brent Kirby’s music has been called “Main Character” music, which is reflective of the personal emotion and collective perspective he offers in his songs. His performances are reflective in nature, with the listeners often finding themselves as a catalyst in the song. Kirby’s universal lyrics are on the surface specific and at the same time deeply layered, where the audience can find a common and personal point of relation and entry into the song. His soulful voice is both unique and soothing, colored with weathered age and experience. In 2022, Brentwas voted “Best Folk” by the Cleveland Music Awards and nominated for “Best Songwriter” by the Cleveland Scene. Kirby was especially proud of the “Best Folk” award, saying “I try hard to be a good example, and treat people with respect”.

In addition to the 2022 Cleveland Music Awards and Cleveland Scene Awards, he was voted in 2013, the “Best Singer” and also “Best Male Vocal” by the Cleveland Scene, and 2012, he was voted “Best Musician”. When he is not playing solo or with his solo band, he writes the tunes and fronts the Jack Fords, leads the monthly revival of Gram Parsons with The New Soft Shoe, and plays drums for Doug McKean and The Stuntmen, and the talented Cleveland holiday band, the Ohio City Singers. His 10 x 3 Songwriter showcase weekly series at the Bop Stop has created an encouraging, vibrant original music scene.

For the GAR Hall show, Kirby will be joined by Andy Leach on guitar, Don Dixon on bass, and Jeremy McCabe on drums

General Admission: 20.00
Doors to the bar area opens at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm