Photos: HANA @ Cafe Racer

HANA @ Cafe Racer – 2/3/2024Photos by Kirk Stauffer Singer-songwriter/record producer/DJ HANA performed over the weekend at a packed Cafe Racer.  The enthusiastic crowd enjoyed her electro-pop songs which included vocals on several.  The Atlanta-born and LA-based artist is also known for her many collaborations with Grimes. HANA – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Say She She @ Neumos

Say She She @ Neumos – 2/2/2024Photos by Kirk Stauffer Say She She performed at Neumos in a show that sold-out months ago.  Fronted by Piya Malik, Nya Gazelle Brown and Sabrina Mileo Cunningham, it was the band’s first stop on the North American Silver Tour, in support of their sophomore album Silver, listed on KEXP’s Best Albums of […]

Photos: Avery Cochrane @ Neumos

Avery Cochrane @ Neumos – 1/4/2024Photos by Kirk Stauffer Seattle-raised, San Diego-based singer-songwriter Avery Cochrane headlined at Neumos last week.  The energetic performer was enthusiastically welcomed back by the hometown crowd.  Backed by her six-member band and two singers, Avery performed songs from her Athletic Genius EP as well as new material.  We spent a few minutes after […]

Photos: Courtney Fortune & David Benoit @ Jazz Alley

Courtney Fortune & David Benoit @ Jazz Alley – 12/21/2023Photos by Kirk Stauffer Returning for an annual holiday event, Courtney Fortune and David Benoit performed their “Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown” show at Jazz Alley.  The five sold-out performances attest to its overwhelming popularity.  Joining the contemporary jazz pianist were Roberto Vally (bass) and Dan Schnelle (drums). Courtney Fortune & David Benoit – […]

Photos: Madeline Hawthorne @ Tractor Tavern

Madeline Hawthorne @ Tractor Tavern – 12/14/2023Photos by Kirk Stauffer Montana-based Americana singer-songwriter Madeline Hawthorne performed the the Tractor Tavern.  Flanked by Taylor Sims (guitar) and Ace Engfer (bass), the trio was on tour with the Shook Twins.  Her latest single, “Neon Wasteland” was warmly received by the audience, as well as songs from her Boots album, recorded […]