'Close To Home' - Pat Tierney & Zac Gunthorpe - PEREGIAN

'Close To Home' Peregian Show, July 2026

Join local folk troubadours Pat Tierney & Zac Gunthorpe as they embark on a monumental journey to play the closest shows they've ever played to their respective homes. After many years on the road and extensive touring across the country and overseas, the pair will team up for a co-headline run of special performances, showcasing solo original material, as well as teaming up for a selection of old favourites and sing alongs.

PAT TIERNEY - Pat Tierney is a lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour whose soulful fusion of blues and folk draws on influences like Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, and JJ Cale. Since his 2015 debut, he has toured extensively, performed at major Australian festivals, and shared stages with artists including John Butler, The Beautiful Girls, Bobby Alu and Harry Manx. His acclaimed albums Red Moon and Lost in the Haze showcase his poetic songwriting and have earned national radio play, millions of streams, and multiple Queensland Music Award nominations. Tierney’s heartfelt performances and socially conscious lyrics mark him as a standout voice in modern folk and roots music.

ZAC GUNTHORPE - Zac Gunthorpe is an Australian singer-songwriter blending roots, folk, alt-country and indie story telling. Drawing comparisons to Neil Young, Bob dylan and Paul Kelly, his music pairs raw honesty with finely crafted melodies and narrative-driven songwriting. Known for intimate, emotionally charged perfeomaces, Zac has shared stages with artists including The Whitlams, Bernard Fanning, Paul Dempsey, and Glenn Richards of Augie March. Wether performing live or recording, Zac creates songs that linger - heartfelt stories delivered with grit, grace and a unique authenticity.