Name: Kara Grainger
Start: 2026-07-09T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Blue Strawberry STL

"Talk about star power, a killer voice with monster guitar. Bell tone clarity cut with grit packs a major punch. - Rock & Blues Muse

Kara Grainger's music career began in a small suburban town of Sydney, Australia and since has taken her on an incredible journey around the globe. Combining slide guitar, soulful vocals and a heartfelt approach to songwriting, Kara's sound takes you up and leaves you ready for more.

At the age of 16, Kara joined with her brother Mitch Grainger to form the band "Papa Lips". The band toured consistently throughout Australia and produced two studio albums that received national air play.

In 2008 Kara signed to Australian label "Craving Records" and was invited to the US by producer David Kalish where she recorded her debut solo album. The recording entitled "Grand and Green River" received critical acclaim and remained in the top 30 of the Americana Charts for 38 straight weeks.

Kara’s played in Northeast India for the Himalayan Blues Foundation, in Indonesia at the Jakarta International Blues Festival; in Japan, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, France, Luxembourg and Spain. In the US, Kara has performed at 'The Portland Waterfront Blues Festival', 'Blues from the Top' in Colorado and "Austin City Limits". She has also opened the show for many extraordinary acts including Peter Frampton, Buddy Guy,Taj Mahal and Jonny Lang.