Doors: 6 pm // Show: 7 pm

Suggested donation ($10 at door, $12 online to cover bank fees)

Join us for an intimate evening as singer–songwriter and banjo player Kelly Hunt shares songs from her forthcoming album, Requiem for a Sleepless Night. This collection, recorded at Dirk Powell’s Cypress House studio on Bayou Teche, explores the space between waking and dreaming while delving into love, fear and the search for meaning. For this special preview at The Whirlybird, Hunt will be joined by producer and multi‑instrumentalist Dirk Powell on fiddle, mandolin, electric guitar and accordion, and by Amelia Powell on harmony vocals and guitar. In addition to new material, the trio will offer a set of personal and traditional favourites. This promises to be an unforgettable night of collaborative music-making rooted in folk and Cajun traditions.

• Kelly Hunt – Originally from Memphis, TN, singer‑songwriter and banjo player Kelly Hunt draws deeply from American folk traditions while writing songs that feel both intimate and timeless. Her debut album Even the Sparrow earned praise from Rolling Stone for its haunting storytelling. She plays a vintage calfskin tenor banjo and blends old-time picking styles with modern lyrical themes.
• Dirk Powell – A multi‑instrumentalist, producer and composer, Dirk Powell learned banjo and fiddle from his Kentucky grandfather and has long been part of Louisiana’s Cajun/Creole music community. He has toured and recorded with artists such as Joan Baez, Rhiannon Giddens and Eric Clapton, and his original song “Waterbound” has been recorded over 100 times. Powell owns the Cypress House studio on Bayou Teche, where he produced Hunt’s upcoming album. At The Whirlybird he will play fiddle, mandolin, electric guitar and accordion.
• Amelia Powell – Amelia Powell grew up in the bayous of Louisiana, immersed in Cajun music through her parents, Dirk Powell and Christine Balfa, and her grandfather, Cajun fiddle hero Dewey Balfa. A singer and guitarist, she is known for her driving guitar rhythms and soulful lead and harmony vocals. Powell has performed locally and internationally since she was twelve and has contributed vocals to projects such as Rhiannon Giddens’ Freedom Highway. Her harmony singing adds warmth and depth to this trio’s sound.

Need directions? Email Jim at thewhirlybird@gmail.com.

Kelly Hunt: (7:00-7:45)

Marty Bush (8:00-8:45)

Gullywasher (9:00-10:00)

Music on Metcalf is a concert series that opens the doors of Stilwell United Methodist Church to the wider community, transforming our sanctuary into a warm and welcoming venue for live music. Each concert brings together artists and audiences in a setting that values creativity, connection, and the simple joy of gathering together. By hosting both local and international performers, we seek to nurture a spirit of hospitality and remind ourselves that music has the power to unite and uplift.

This is a community-friendly event designed as a focused listening experience. We will not have childcare or nursery available, and we ask that those attending be able to engage with the performance attentively and respectfully. The event is best suited for ages 12 and up.

Guests are invited to arrive at 6:00 PM to enjoy coffeehouse-style refreshments. Doors to the performance space will open at 6:30 PM, and the concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Each evening features a curated lineup of musicians from a variety of genres, offering a thoughtful and uplifting night of music.

Tickets are required for entry. Early admission tickets are $20 per person and will be $25 at the door. Proceeds from the evening will support the artists and help sustain the Music on Metcalf series, while also benefitingCommunity for Kids, a local nonprofit that provides weekend food packs to approximately 300 students in the Blue Valley Public School system.

To purchase your tickets, click here. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we look forward to sharing this night of music and community with you.

Our concert will feature Crys Matthews, the 2024 International Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year. A Nashville-based singer-songwriter and fearless voice for justice, Matthews blends Americana roots, folk urgency, and Southern soul to reclaim space for Black artists in country, for LGBTQ+ voices in the South, and for hope in uncertain times. Hailed as a “troubadour of truth” and “drum major for justice,” she is known for weaving together the personal and political with empathy and conviction.

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly & Sara return to one of the best little neighborhood bars in all the land!

NO COVER

After more than a decade of flying solo, Kelly Hunt, the poetic folksinger from Memphis, Tennessee, and Sara Morgan, the loud-mouthed country songwriter from McGehee, Arkansas, have takeN flight together. With harmonies that haunt, lyrics that hit, and a sound that soars, what began as a side project between buddies has morphed into one of the most dynamic duos to come out of Nashville in years. Classic Southern rock meets a savory blend of Country and Americana on their first co-written singles, “Wild Cotton” and “No Man’s Land.” Apart, they are Kelly Hunt and Sara Morgan. Together, they are Of a Feather.

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Shawnee City Hall presents Americana & Ales, a FREE beer & music festival featuring 5 nationally touring bands! Reserve your spot now!

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

$10 suggested donation at door

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Transmission Shop Stage

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Doors: 5 pm // Show: 6 pm

Tickets: $10

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Tickets

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (Of A Feather)

The Bloomery’s final concert of the summer on Saturday, September 19 is a loved, and new, duo - Of A Feather. 

After more than a decade of flying solo, Kelly Hunt, the poetic folksinger from Memphis, Tennessee, and Sara Morgan, the loud-mouthed country songwriter from McGehee, Arkansas, have taken flight together. With harmonies that haunt, lyrics that hit, and a sound that soars, what began as a side project between buddies has morphed into one of the most dynamic duos to come out of Nashville in years. Classic Southern rock meets a savory blend of Country and Americana on their first co-written singles, “Wild Cotton” and “No Man’s Land.” Apart, they are Kelly Hunt and Sara Morgan. Together, they are Of a Feather.

Opening that evening is Casper based folk duo, Sparrow Bones. 

• Price: $25.00

• Tickets Are Non-Refundable

• Gates Open: 6:00 pm

• Music Starts: 7:00 pm

• Seating Is First Come First Served. Be Sure To Bring Your Own Lawn Chairs & Blankets.

• A Local Food Truck & Wyoming-Made Craft Beer Will Be On Site.

This will be a great evening with two women of unique talent.

Tickets: $25

KELLY HUNT & KELLEY SMITH  Two great songwriters team up for this show. Hunt-Uncanny is Hunt’s innate ability to summon the same vigorous energy of classic folk players, all while pushing forward to modernize the instrument’s role in contemporary songwriting... Smith-...armed only with her guitar and a spine-tingling voice, you couldn’t tell she’s only been at this a couple years. Smith transported the room into a realm of enchantment both beautiful and sorrowful. With deeply affecting lyrics and haunting melodies, Smith shared stories we could all relate to.