Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart

Irish singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt and San Diego drummer/vocalist Jules Stewart form a bi-continental queer folk duo known for their rich harmonies, emotional depth, and captivating onstage chemistry. Hunt’s voice – described as “complex coffee” and earning her comparisons to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, and even “The Irish Joni” – brings raw honesty and power to her songwriting. Stewart’s dynamic precision, sensitivity, and 25 years of drumming experience provide the perfect rhythmic and vocal counterpart, creating a sound often likened to the Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile.

Together, they blend heartfelt storytelling with a fresh yet nostalgic folk energy that resonates deeply with audiences. Their 2025 highlights include multiple U.S. tours and performances across the U.K, and the premiere of Hunt’s new show Queer Arrivals at the Liverpool Irish Festival. Praised for their warmth, connection, and top-tier musicianship, Gráinne and Jules deliver intimate, uplifting performances that leave listeners feeling held, inspired, and part of something shared.

Culture Ireland

This tour is supported by Culture Ireland.

Culture Ireland operates within the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. Since its establishment in 2005, Culture Ireland has worked to deliver it’s remint as outlined below.

Culture Ireland supports Irish artists to present and promote their work at strategic international festivals and venues through a Regular Grant Scheme;

Facilitates artists to promote their work to international promoters through the Showcase Scheme to gain future opportunities to present their work abroad;

Delivers Special Initiatives, which are once-off focus-specific events promoting Irish arts on a global platform such as Zeitgeist Irland 24 – a year-long programme of Irish arts and culture across Germany in 2024;

Works to build relationships and networks with arts and cultural organisations, relevant public bodies, state agencies and Government departments at home and abroad to advance the global impact of Irish artists.