Meet Kier Byrnes | Songwriter and Musician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kier Byrnes and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kier, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
My band has been blessed to receive a lot of awards and critical recognition over the years. That being said, I don’t see my success as a race with a finish line or an end point in sight. I see it as a multi-tiered platform, and I always want to get higher. I am always looking to get to the next level, though it’s nice to look back and study what you did, not just to give your chance to step back and smell the roses or enjoy the view, but to examine what past choices that helped you get to where you are, then employ and refine those strategies as tools to possibly help you overcome your next set of obstacles.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Kier Byrnes has been all over the globe thanks to music; touring in over 17 countries. He has performed in the Middle East for the troops, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and at a Johnny Cash-style gig at a Belgian prison.

Kier Byrnes is joined by The Kettle Burners, a spirited country band that effortlessly merges the rootsy sounds of traditional country music with the enchanting melodies of Irish folk. Led by the captivating vocals of Kier Byrnes, their heartfelt performances weave stories of love, loss, and life’s trials with an irresistible blend of twangy guitars, lively bass, driving drums and the soulful warmth of accordion. With their infectious energy and undeniable chemistry on stage, Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners create an immersive musical experience that transports listeners to the heart of country living, where whiskey-soaked ballads and foot-stomping jigs come together in perfect harmony. Winners of the 2024 New England Music Award for Americana Act of the year, Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners will be doing their first European tour in the summer of 2025.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would take them to see original local music in a dive bar. I’d talke them to a brewery for a pint of craft beer. Maybe visit a farmers market to get some tasty barbecue from the local food trucks.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
No man is an island. Without my bandmates, I would be adrift on the ocean with no one to help me sail the ship. Any success I’ve encountered is from everyone chipping in.

Website: https://www.kierbyrnes.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kettleburners

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kettleburners

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChU0HA_29v69VN_8vc4V_Hw

Other: https://kierbyrnes.bandcamp.com/