Saxophonist and composer John Coltrane, along with Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Charilie Parker, is widely considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 21st century and one of the foundational pillars of this uniquely American musical form. 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Coltrane’s birth and the centennial is being marked by […]
SXSW 2026 – Day 4, March 15thPhotos by Kirk Stauffer The fourth day of SXSW coverage includes married couple singer-songwriters Thelma & James. The duo, MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, will hit more states this summer, and they have a nomination for Academy of Country Music’s Duo of the Year 2026. That event takes place on May 17th, […]
SXSW 2026 – Day 3, March 14thPhotos by Kirk Stauffer BMI, the American music licensing company, hosted an event called BMI Brunch on the third day of SXSW. A few of the excellent variety of bands, from Ben Ellis to Piao and from Magnolian to Dizzy Fae, took part. Magnolian, who comes from Mongolia, has a new track […]
WAMU Theater played host to one of 2026’s most formidable metal touring packages on a rare, sun-soaked spring evening in the city’s SODO district.
Goldie Boutilier @ The Crocodile – 3/27/2026Photos by Kirk Stauffer In a show that sold-out months ago, Canadian singer-songwriter Goldie Boutilier headlined at The Crocodile in Seattle, one of the stops on her 16-city King of Possibilities Tour. The dramatic, theatrical performance had four costume changes, along with plenty of well-suited props including martinis, cigarettes, flowers, and […]