Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne joins Bryan native Brock DeWald for an intimate Sunday afternoon of songs, stories, and conversation at The Kimbell.
On Sunday, September 13 at 6pm, Brock DeWald returns home for another installment of his Hometown Sessions, a listening room series where he invites extraordinary songwriters to share not only their music, but the stories that inspired it. Before performing across Texas, Brock grew up in Bryan, graduated from Bryan High School, attended Texas A&M, and built the roots that continue to shape his songwriting today.
For this edition, Brock welcomes acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne. After winning the inaugural season of The Voice of Ireland, Pat ultimately traded the major-label path for a life devoted to authentic songwriting. Since relocating from Ireland to Austin, he has become one of the most compelling voices in the Texas Americana scene, blending the poetic storytelling traditions of his homeland with the grit, honesty, and heart of American roots music.
Named one of the Austin American-Statesman's Top 10 Albums of the Year for Into the Light, Byrne has earned praise for his unmistakable voice, cinematic lyrics, and emotionally powerful songwriting. Folk Alley described his music as a blend of "the transcendent poetry of Bob Dylan," "the gritty, real-world storytelling Bruce Springsteen made famous," and the social consciousness of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Whether performing at Kerrville Folk Festival, SXSW, or intimate listening rooms across Texas, Pat's performances are known for drawing audiences into songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Join us for an afternoon where the songs—and the stories behind them—take center stage. Arrive early for cocktails, settle into an intimate listening room experience, and afterward enjoy dinner and an evening in Historic Downtown Bryan.
Texas singer-songwriter Courtney Patton joins Bryan native Brock DeWald for an intimate Sunday afternoon of songs, stories, and conversation at The Kimbell.
On Sunday, Novemebr 22nd at 4pm, Brock DeWald returns home for another installment of his Hometown Sessions, a listening room series where he invites extraordinary songwriters to share not only their music, but the stories that inspired it. Before performing across Texas, Brock grew up in Bryan, graduated from Bryan High School, attended Texas A&M, and built the roots that continue to shape his songwriting today.
Known for writing with uncommon honesty, Courtney creates songs that feel deeply personal while somehow finding their way into the listener’s own life. Her soulful blend of country, folk, and Americana draws from the Texas songwriting tradition, pairing a powerful voice with lyrics that are thoughtful, vulnerable, and beautifully direct.
Courtney comes to Hometown Sessions following the release of her newest album, Carry You With Me. The 2025 record marks a new chapter in her songwriting—reflective, resilient, and rooted in the experiences and people we continue to carry with us as life changes.
On November 22, Courtney will join Brock DeWald in The Kimbell’s intimate listening-room setting, where the stories behind the songs are every bit as important as the songs themselves. Settle in for an afternoon with two gifted Texas songwriters and the kind of honest musical connection Hometown Sessions was created to share.
Arrive early for cocktails, settle into an intimate listening room experience, and afterward enjoy dinner and an evening in Historic Downtown Bryan.
