Emei @ Showbox – 10/4/2026Photos by Kirk Stauffer Emei’s theatrical, high-energy performance at the Showbox was exactly what the Seattle audience wanted. Her mix of powerhouse vocals, playful personality, and constant interaction with the crowd delivered a night to remember during a recent stop on her Night at the Opera Tour. Complete with two dancers in masquerade […]
One would have to dig deep to come up with a pair of bands that that fit together more perfectly than metal/noise supergroup Tomahawk and Pacific Northwest legends Melvins. The two bands not only appeal to a similiar audience but the members of both groups are hopelessly intertwined in a pig pile of musicians and […]
Willow Avalon @ Showbox – 7/29/2026Photos by Kirk Stauffer Willow Avalon delivered a captivating performance at the Showbox in Seattle last week, during a stop on her headlining Pink Pocket Pistol Tour. Backed by a tight four-member band, Avalon showcased a blend of classic country, Americana, and pop influences, through her distinctive twang with heartfelt vocals and […]
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 […]