Gráinne Hunt, Mark Dignam, & Adam Monaco: 3 Songwriters in the Round

*please note this is an upstairs venue

This is going to be a special night! Join us at Harmonie Hall in Manayunk for an for intimate evening of songs "in-the-round" by three masterful singer-songwriters who have a history of connecting with audiences.

Doors at 7pm

Music 7:30-9pm

BYOB

About the musicians: 

Folk/Americana artist Adam Monaco’s music is lush, colorful, melodic and takes root deep in the complex, beautiful stories that connect humanity. His lyrics resonate like a conversation with an old friend: personal, profound, engaged, and thought-provoking. His authentic performances showcase his ability to evoke the full range and complexity of human emotions; in one musical moment, he can bring audiences to tears, then lift them back up with witty banter and a relatable anecdote. A creative fixture in the Philadelphia music scene for decades, Adam’s purposeful work as a songwriter began anew as he prepared his debut instrumental solo offering, ‘The Willows.’ He also works with his wife, Cately, who adds another dimension to his music with her angelic harmonies. They are recording a series of singles with a 7-piece band, including ‘Nevermind,’ which was released alongside a video in April 2023 and is available on all streaming platforms. Adam has a passion for connecting to his audience, and to achieve his mission, he has toured nationally, performing at large venues, house concerts, and everything in between, sharing bills with Blondie, The Wailers, and bluegrass phenom Michael Daves. His songs have appeared on TV shows (‘American Idol’) and commercials. He also scored the 2023 award-winning Bounce Pictures documentary ‘Burden of Memory.’

Born in Dublin Ireland, Mark Dignam is a highly lyrical, highly respected singer songwriter, who brings a lot of 'extra,' to his shows. His live performances are dang near spiritual experiences, and he is renowned for his ability to draw an audience in and have them feel like an integral part of the night. Songs about love, lost love and matters of the heart and soul in their many guises, are Dignam's stock in trade. You'll get it when you see it... 

With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heartmelting 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.

‘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

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.