The Green Guitar Folk House Presents:
Barnaby Bright
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Not easily defined, Barnaby Bright is an alt-Americana trio with contemporary influences that reflect their geographical journey from Brooklyn to Nashville to Kansas, while calling on Nathan’s Oklahoma roots and distant relation to Merle Haggard.
The band has accumulated a dedicated following that feeds on their ability to spin storytelling into sonic treasures: a BB show will take audiences on a ride through love songs, murder ballads and deeply moving, relatable themes. The most commonly uttered phrase at the end of a show seems to be, “that was a spiritual experience.”
Nathan’s virtuosic acoustic guitar & banjo playing and Becky’s effortless soaring vocals over the drone of the harmonium are pushing the boundaries of today’s indie folk landscape.
Barnaby Bright received the grand prize at NYC’s prestigious Songwriter’s Circle, were elected to Amazon’s Top 100 Albums of the Year, and most recently their Christmas album was picked by the New York Times as one of the Top 20 Christmas Albums of the Year, with 5 of the songs being featured in the Netflix hit TV show, Sex/Life.
While opening for illustrious acts such as Norah Jones and The Lumineers, Barnaby Bright continues to mesmerize audiences and convert new followers one show at a time while raising awareness of Kansas City’s diverse landscape.
Event Details
- Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
- Music starts at 7 p.m.
- $25 in advance. • $27 at door.
$5 for College students with ID - All-ages show in listening room space
- Beer, Wine, Merch on sale
- Wheelchair accessible ♿
- 9400 Pflumm Ave. Lenexa, Kan.
Opening: The Swallowtails
The Swallowtailsare a genre-bending acoustic duo that fuses rock, pop, and folk genres by-way of their unique instrumentation.
Featuring Miki P on acoustic guitar/vocals, and Rachel Lovelace on bassoon/vocals, the songwriting duo from Kansas City is making waves throughout the Midwest and beyond. Established in 2018, they have released 2 full-length albums of original music: Right Where We Are (2020) & The World Still Spins (2023).
In November of 2024, the band won “Best Local Band” in the Kansas City magazine The Pitch. The Swallowtails latest release is an EP named Lucky Penny (2024), marking the beginning of a new musical direction for the duo as co-songwriters.
Miki’s rhythmic guitar paired with Rachel’s soaring melodies creates an endearing and charismatic stage presence. The Swallowtails are redefining what a live music experience can encompass.
TICKETS
$25 with Advance Purchase
$27 at the door
$5 for College Students with ID • Youth Free (12th grade & under)
General Admission Seating.
Beer, wine and beverages available for purchase. Merch also on sale!
Where is the Green Guitar Folk House?
Green Guitar Folk House is located in old downtown Lenexa, Kansas. The shows are sponsored by Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (SMUUCh), held in its sanctuary. The entrance is right next to the railroad tracks.
Look for the old elementary school! The sanctuary is a beautifully converted, former school gymnasium. Although our venue is sponsored by SMUUCh, this is not a church event.
The series is open to the public. ALL AGES are welcome to attend.