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
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
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
Third Eye Blind w/Built to Spill @ the Washington State Fair – 9/20/23
Photos by Charitie Myers
Third Eye Blind‘s Stephan Jenkins – photo by Charitie Myers
The Washington State Fair gets seriously cool shows. On September 20th, San Francisco’s Third Eye Blind came to the Fair, bringing their award-winning music with them. They have a few shows lined up for the new year, including a New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas. That sounds awesome. For the WA State Fair, Built to Spill appeared as the opener. In 2022, they released their first album with Sub Pop. When the Wind Forgets Your Name is the first Built to Spill album since 2001’s Ancient Melodies of the Future written entirely by singer/guitarist Doug Martsch.
Third Eye Blind – photos by Charitie Myers
Built to Spill– photos by Charitie Myers
EMEI @ Barboza – 11/16/2023
Photos by Kirk Stauffer
EMEI (aka Emily Li) performed at two sold-out shows at Barboza last month. She had a lot on interaction with the audience during her set – from inviting them to sit on the floor while she sang a song in the middle of the crowd to throwing illuminated beach balls from onstage into the packed venue.
EMEI – Photos by Kirk Stauffer