Kirk Smith

Join us for an evening with Kirk Smith

About this Event


Kirk Smith is a singer, songwriter, and playwright from Austin, Texas. He is best known for writing and performing, Despair’s Book of Dreams and the Sometimes Radio, an alternative musical that was produced in multiple cites around the US and won a number of awards. Kirk’s first record, Suddenly Bright Out, roared with atmospheric indie rock. His follow-up, Ithaca, was more nuanced and mature, though no less powerful an exploration of alternative rock, new wave, and folk music. The single, This Debt, stayed in regular rotation on Austin’s KUTX 98.9 for nearly a year. The new album, IN WAVES is Kirk continuing to explore the common ground between New Wave and Americana. There are hints of Father John Misty alongside Pulp and even Brian Eno. But what ties things together are the songs, and the voice. It’s not exactly crooning, but it’s close. Like Leonard Cohen and Morrisey, Kirk finds a little light in the darkness. He comes across callous at times but also comforting. When not writing songs Kirk stays busy playing sandlot baseball with your Texas Playboys, teaching Gracie jiu-jitsu, and remodeling houses.

“Smith is in fine form, belting out and whispering songs on a series of vintage microphones, and his voice can rip its way right into your heart.”The Austin Chronicle

“An artist dancing on the bleeding edge of New Wave and Americana”Spin Magazine

“Julian (New Moon Mix) finds Kirk Smith stepping confidently onto the dance floor with out losing the poetic heart that defines his songwriting.”Portal Famosos Brasil

“Singular poetry, songwriting and singing"Austin American-Statesman“This song’s got everything: energy, heart and a unique style. It’s the kind of track that grabs me. The melody’s super infectious too.”Omnia

Doors 6:30 pm

Show 7pm

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