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 […]
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 […]
Jenna Davis @ Showbox – 4/1/2026Photos by Kirk Stauffer Singer-songwriter and actress Jenna Davis opened for Maddox Batson at the Showbox in Seattle. The energetic country-pop artist and former Disney Kid was backed by guitar and drums, and connected with the young audience throughout her set. Much of Davis’ material was from her popular debut album, Where […]
SXSW 2026 – Day 2, March 13thPhotos by Kirk Stauffer Day two of SXSW 2026 brings us some wonderful country music showcased in the CMA Songwriters Series, with Wyatt Flores, Chase McDaniel, Ingrid Andress and Tiera Kennedy all in one evening. Other unique scheduling included Rejay, an artist from Hokkaido, Japan and the United Kingdom’s […]