A queer, nu-folk singer-songwriter with a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt is one of Ireland’s most compelling vocalists and songwriters - blending raw emotion, commanding power, and a voice that stops audiences in their tracks.
Performing as a duo with San Diego’s Jules Stewart on drums and vocals, the pair create a sound that’s been compared to The Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile - rich harmonies, heartfelt stories, and magnetic onstage chemistry. Together, they’ve been described as “the bi-continental queer folk duo you didn’t know you needed in your life.”
Gráinne’s original work - two solo albums and a new live EP - draws from deeply personal experiences, weaving stories of pain, longing, and joy that have earned her comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant. Her powerhouse performances have taken her from stages with Glen Hansard and U2, to opening for Gladys Knight and Mary Black. After showcasing at Folk Alliance International 2024, she secured an O-1 visa to cement her presence in the U.S. In 2025, she showcased at Celtic Connections, completed two U.S. tours, and premiered her new show Queer Arrivals at the Liverpool Irish Festival. 2026 begins with another Folk Alliance showcase in New Orleans, followed by a tour of Australia including Port Fairy Folk Festival and a return to the U.S.
Jules Stewart, based in San Diego, CA, is an accomplished drummer and vocalist with over 25 years of experience performing with artists including Gráinne Hunt, Lindsay White, and Please Ask for Paul. Known for her dynamic precision and deep musical sensitivity, Jules brings both groove and grace to every collaboration. She’s been featured in DRUM! magazine’s New Blood column, the San Diego Troubadour, and on The Up and Coming Drummer Podcast.
Together, Gráinne and Jules deliver an intimate yet powerful live experience - soaring harmonies, emotional storytelling, and connection that transcends borders.
Visit Gráinne’s web site.
This tour is gratefully supported by Culture Ireland.
“Your music has that rare mix of nostalgia and freshness -impossible to box into one genre. It just wraps around you and makes you feel good inside.” - Adi, Festival Producer, Bear Music Festival
“A flawless, fabulous performance.” - Jonny, Café #9, Sheffield
"I think you two are a dream booking. Your music has that rare mix of nostalgia and freshness, impossible to box into one genre. It’s the kind of sound that just wraps around you and makes you feel good inside. I love the energy between you two on-stage in a live setting and watching how you connect with each other as you play. It's easy to see why you'd be a crowd favorite." - Adi (Festival Producer, Bear Music Festival)
"Musically, this is similar to some of the best contemporary folk music out there. Solid lyrical stories with intricate vocals and harmonies, it’s just top-notch musicianship." - We
"The Irish Joni." - Michael Londra
"…an astounding voice that will melt your heart. No crowd can resist." - Declan O’Rourke
"The hardest working woman in Irish music." - Glen Hansard
