Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 55 years!  The show starts at 8pm (CT) and the doors open at 7:30pm. Suggested donation $10 (Cash or Paypal).  We will also host this concert virtually.  You may access the livestream on www.twowaystreet.org, on our Facebook page, or on our YouTube channel.

On Friday, May 1, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Gráinne Hunt and Jules Stewart .

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.

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. Beyond her solo work, Gráinne collaborates widely – most notably with guitarist Brendan Walsh on Songs from Ireland and Hibsen, a literary folk project inspired by James Joyce’s Dubliners.

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.

If you can’t join us in person, you can still tune in virtually to catch the show!  Make your donation HERE to Gráinne and Jules.  Visit www.twowaystreet.org for more information.