Doors: 7 PM | Music: 7:30 PM Tickets: $40 in advance | $45 at the door
Oh, what a joy it is to welcome Barnaby Bright back to Kansas City for the holidays! Join us at Greenwood Social Hall for an intimate evening of alt-Americana and indie folk, filled with lush harmonies, haunting fiddle, virtuosic acoustic guitar, and heartfelt storytelling. Their music is as intimate as it is expansive, creating moments that linger long after the final note.
Led by husband-and-wife duo Nathan and Becky Bliss, alongside violinist Carmen Dieker, Barnaby Bright draws from a rich musical landscape shaped by their journey from Brooklyn to Nashville to Kansas, with Oklahoma roots woven into the mix. Their songs travel through love, loss, murder ballads, and the beautifully complicated moments that make us human. Audiences often describe a Barnaby Bright performance as nothing short of a spiritual experience.
After a decade of touring and recording as a duo, the addition of Carmen’s evocative fiddle and violin, paired with the trio’s captivating three-part harmonies, has brought a new dimension to their sound. Their acclaimed work includes a grand prize win at New York City’s prestigious Songwriters Circle, recognition among Amazon’s Top 100 Albums of the Year, and a Christmas album named by The New York Times as one of the year’s Top 20 Christmas Albums. Five songs from that album were also featured in the Netflix series Sex/Life.
Having shared stages with celebrated artists including Norah Jones and The Lumineers, Barnaby Bright continues to captivate audiences with performances full of warmth, musical depth, and emotional resonance.
Come celebrate the season with us for an evening of beautiful music, holiday favorites, and stories that warm the heart. It’s a special way to welcome December and gather in the spirit of the holidays at Greenwood Social Hall.