Photos: Madeline Hawthorne @ Tractor Tavern

Madeline Hawthorne @ Tractor Tavern – 12/14/2023
Photos 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 near Seattle.

Madeline Hawthorne – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Shook Twins @ Tractor Tavern

Shook Twins @ Tractor Tavern – 12/14/2023
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Shook Twins, known for their unique blend of folk/pop/indie rock, headlined at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle’s Ballard district.  The Portland-based identical twin sisters, Katelyn and Laurie, played a variety of instruments including their signature golden egg.  Throughout their set, numerous performers joined them onstage for an eclectic show.

Shook Twins – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Jenny Lewis @ the Paramount

Jenny Lewis @ the Paramount – 12/2
Photos by Tino Tran

Jenny Lewis – photo by Tino Tran

The awesome Jenny Lewis was in Seattle for an early December show. Lewis, performed at the Paramount, and included Seattle on leg one of the Joy’All Tour. She has a lot to celebrate with a brand new album (Joy’All) and now, leg two of the Joy’All Tour, kicking off in February 2024. She’s now released five solo albums and, while you check out these photos and since it’s close to Christmas, check out her vocals with Zooey Deschanel on She & Him’s “Winter Wonderland.”

Jenny Lewis – all photos by Tino Tran

Photos: The Hu @ the Crocodile

The Hu @ the Crocodile – 10/20
Photos by Tino Tran

Jaya of the Hu – photo by Tino Tran

Mongolian band the Hu visited Seattle in October for two shows at the Crocodile. Known for their authentic playing of Mongolian instruments and hugely entertaining live shows, the Hu has a cool Patreon as well as two highly recommended albums. Go for it! Go for all of it!

The Hu – all photos by Tino Tran