Junior Brother
Kerry's warped folk bard, with hurdy-gurdy strangeness and dark comic grace, trad music bent into confessional theater.
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About Junior Brother
Junior Brother is an Irish folk artist from Kerry, Ireland.
Junior Brother is the performing name of Ronan Kealy, a songwriter from County Kerry in Ireland. He plays acoustic guitar, often accompanying himself with a foot-operated tambourine, and sings in a strained, unvarnished voice that draws on Irish traditional singing as much as on contemporary songwriting.
His debut album Pull the Right Rope appeared in 2019 and was followed by The Great Irish Famine. The songs tend to be long and narrative, mixing rural Irish detail, black humour and unease, and his performances place a good deal of weight on delivery and timing rather than arrangement.
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Questions about Junior Brother
Where is Junior Brother from?
Junior Brother is from Kerry, Ireland.
What was Junior Brother's first album?
Junior Brother's first album was Pull the Right Rope (2019). The latest is The End (2025).
Is Junior Brother on tour?
Yes. Junior Brother has 2 shows listed, from Guildford, UK on Nov 12, 2026 to St Albans, UK on Nov 18, 2026.
What kind of music does Junior Brother play?
Junior Brother plays Irish folk.
What festivals has Junior Brother played before?
Junior Brother has played End of the Road 2026.