Holly Humberstone @ Showbox – 6/24/2026Review by Louise Geri, Photos by Kirk Stauffer Downtown Seattle was already unusually crowded for a Wednesday as people anticipated the World Cup. But in a sea of sports fans, a group stuck out: young adults, primarily women and gay male couples, waiting to enter Holly Humberstone’s Seattle stop at the Showbox on the […]
The Showbox was an absolute pressure cooker on Tuesday night, packing in a vibrant, high-energy crowd that perfectly encapsulated the modern alternative scene. Dominated by 20-and-30-somethings sporting an array of piercings and plenty of neo-grunge era clothing, the venue felt less like a standard Tuesday night gig and more like a generational summit for heavy […]
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 […]
Lights @ Showbox – 2/18/2026Photos by Kirk Stauffer Canadian singer-songwriter Lights (born Valerie Poxleitner) recently headlined at the Showbox in Seattle during a stop on her Come Get Your Girl Tour. Backed by guitar and drums, she’s on the road in support of her sixth studio album, A6. Showing a genuine rapport with the audience, Lights delivered a […]
Sofia Isella @ Showbox – 11/13/2025Photos by Kirk Stauffer Sofia Isella headlined at the Showbox in Seattle near the end of her current You’ll Understand More, Dick tour. The intimate performance was just Sofia and the engaged audience – no backing band – while she supplemented her prerecorded songs with guitar, violin, bass, and piano. The connection with […]