Kray Van Kirk

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Kray Van Kirk
 
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"what every singer-songwriter should aspire to"
-Borderline Folk Club, New York

"Every time I play cuts off The Midnight Commander, listeners ask ‘Who’s that?’ It’s Kray Van Kirk and there’s none like him."
-Auntmama 'Sunday Folks' DJ, KBCS Seattle, WA


The Walls of Jerusalem



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October, 2025 - "OMG this man has talent! His song writing is so heartfelt and pertinent. His voice is delightful, his guitar playing is incredible. His story telling is engaging and fun. His connection with the audience is unmatched. If you can book Kray Van Kirk ...


Kray Van Kirk


Kray Van Kirk


Member since: 2009-10-17
Home: Arcata, CA, US
Frequently Tours: Coast to Coast
# of Members: 1
Sound Equipment: Available if needed
Main Instrument: Vocals, 6 and 12 string guitar
Other Instruments:
Genre: Singer-songwriter
Style: Varied Acoustic Folk
Content:
Rating: G - PG

Bio

Folk singers often try to one-up each other with obscure details and pastimes. No slouch in that regard, Kray Van Kirk has not one but two obscure distinctions. First, he holds a Ph.D. in fisheries population dynamics modeling. If that’s not obscure enough, he does a spot-on impression of Japan's nineteenth century blind swordsman, Zatoichi.

A fine finger-style guitarist with a precise baritone, Van Kirk obtained his doctorate from the University of Alaska. After five years of living in his...
Lost Lover's Waltz





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