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 […]
The Melvins and Napalm Death brought their most recent traveling metal extravaganza to a sold out Showbox last week for a cathartic night of loud and aggressive rock & roll. Australia’s Hard On’s opened the show with a well-received set of snappy punk/metal. The tour was billed as a co-headlining affair with Napalm Death taking […]