With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt (pronounced Gron-ya) enchants audiences with her heart-melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland's vocalists and songwriters!

Compared to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant, Gráinne weaves heartfelt narratives into every note, creating an intimate and soul-stirring musical experience. Having shared stages with legends like U2, Glen Hansard, and Gladys Knight, Gráinne’s artistry is internationally recognized. She brings her mesmerizing sound to Godfrey Daniels alongside Jules Stewart for a special night of folk-infused storytelling. Don’t miss this chance to experience the power of live music in Bethlehem’s premier listening room.

Tour sponsored by Culture Ireland; show sponsored by Donegal Square & McCarthy's Red Stag Pub

Gráinne Hunt
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‘The Irish Joni’ – Michael Londra

‘A natural performer, Grainne Hunt commands an astounding voice that will melt your heart. No crowd can resist.’– Declan O’Rourke Songwriter, Author

‘The hardest working woman in Irish music’ – Glen Hansard

With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart-melting 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 Feb 2024 before her first US tour in mid-2024. She started this year with a phenomenal set at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections and is already booking into 2026 as a result.

Aside from her solo work, Gráinne collaborates with guitarist Brendan Walsh in the duo Gráinne and Brendan, exploring folk, classical, and traditional music - "Songs From Ireland" was released in 2019. Additionally, Gráinne is part of the folk duo Hibsen with Jim Murphy who wrote an album of songs based on James Joyce's "Dubliners” - ‘The Stern Task of Living’ was released in May 2023.

with our guest, ANNIE BAUERLEIN

Philadelphia suburbanite Annie Bauerlein made her songwriting debut at Godfrey’s open mic nights in the early 1990s. Since then, Annie has made three CDs and played at a wide variety of venues including the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the Sellersvile Theatre. Annie’s songs have been featured on two of Christine Lavin’s compilation CDs, ‘On a Winter’s Night’ and ‘One Meatball’ as well ‘Fast Folk’ recording. Inspired by the songwriting of Joni Mitchell at a young age, Annie, the 9th of 11 children, writes songs about her experiences in a large family as well as humorous songs, covering such topics as dysfunctional girls, politically correct Barbies, and how to use a unique DIY method to exterminate cockroaches.Here’s what Christine Lavin has to say about Annie, “Annie Bauerlein is one of the best singer/songwriters around, which makes me so happy that I'm beyond the age of envy. She writes beautiful, heartfelt songs, and sings them with the conviction of a songwriter who is determined to tell you the truth in every situation."Philadelphia’s own beloved DJ Gene Shay wrote, “Annie sparkles on stage. She charms you and touches you with her music.”

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