Grant Peeples calls himself a “LeftNeck”—a tree-hugger who watches NASCAR—and that contradiction captures the heart of his work. A folk singer in the lineage of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Billy Bragg, Peeples blends sharp social commentary with wit, storytelling, and disarming humor. His concerts move easily between laughter, reflection, and quiet moments of recognition.

Peeples has released 14 studio albums, including five produced by acclaimed roots musician Gurf Morlix. A seasoned touring artist, he performs nationwide and is a repeat performer at major festivals across the country including Kerrville Folk Festival, the Woody Guthrie Festival, 30A Songwriters Festival, Moccasin Creek Music Festival, and the Florida Folk Festival. He is also a published poet and author (Mezcalita Press.)

His latest album, Code to Live By (January 2026), earned an A rating from legendary music critic Robert Christgau (Rolling Stone, The Village Voice), who called it “the most explicitly leftist album I’ve come across in far too long.”

He will release a 15th album in early 2027.

FolkForum.nl described him “…a pure storyteller, in the best American folk tradition…” and his show “…one of those gems that you will remember for a long time…”

2026 Release

Code To Live By