Bonnie Paine (of Elephant Revival), Alexis Mahler, Geoffrey Louis Koch @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD - Seattle

Bonnie Paine (of Elephant Revival)

 bonniepaine.com

Bonnie Paine is a luminous force in contemporary roots music, known for performances that feel both intimate and electrifying. Celebrated as the ethereal voice and multi-instrumentalist behind Elephant Revival, Bonnie has captivated audiences with her unique songwriting on cello, musical saw, guitar and various percussion instruments; from big calf skin bass drums to djembe, to her signature snared electric washboard and stomp box. She has shaped a sound that blends Americana, Indie Art Rock, Acoustic Folk, Alternative and Celtic influences into something deeply transportive and soul-stirring.

On May 8, 2026, Bonnie steps into a new light with the release of her highly anticipated debut solo album, Unseen, weaving together an intimate collection of melodies that are as haunting as they are restorative.

Her songs carry a rare kind of authenticity- earthy yet ethereal, grounded yet expansive. Her voice moves effortlessly from tender vulnerability to soaring, spine-tingling power. There’s a natural, almost elemental quality to her singing, as though it rises from the landscapes that inspire her. Whether delivering a hushed ballad or an impassioned anthem, she invites listeners into a space of reflection, connection, and awe.

Born in the Oklahoma countryside and rooted in the mountains of Colorado, Bonnie’s songwriting is deeply influenced by the geography of the heart and the natural world. Her sound is richly layered yet beautifully uncluttered, allowing harmonies and acoustic textures to breathe. Lyrics unfold poetically, creating music that feels like a journey through both inner and outer landscapes. In every note, Bonnie Paine radiates sincerity and creative courage. Her artistry doesn’t just entertain, it uplifts, awakens, and reminds listeners of the quiet magic woven through everyday life.

As a multi-instrumentalist, her performances feel alive and organic. There’s a sense of joyful spontaneity in the way she inhabits the stage, balancing playful charisma with deep emotional presence. Bonnie’s concerts move like a living soundtrack: part stripped down vulnerability, part slow-burn crescendo, part rhythmic propulsion. 

While she has long been a collaborative force in the indie-folk scene, she has shared that her most fleshed-out musical concepts come to her in solitude. Now, that inner world takes center stage. Marking a major milestone in her career, this new chapter invites listeners into an intimate, evocative space where her warmly haunting vocals and intricate arrangements, refined through years of world travel and creative exploration, finally find a home of their very own.

with special guests Alexis Mahler

and

Geoffrey Louis Koch geoffreylouiskoch.com

Geoffrey Louis Koch is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Eugene, Oregon. His acoustic sound is cinematic and unguarded, built from stories excavated rather than invented.

Geoffrey’s current single, “Hey Beth,” is an ethereal folk song about the impermanence of youth, dipped in brushstrokes of autumn’s golden haze and wisps of lingering woodsmoke. Thanks to a mini-viral moment, the video for “Hey Beth” has over 25,000 views on YouTube.

His most ambitious album, Follow The Voices, echoes the expanse found in Gregory Alan Isakov’s This Empty Northern Hemisphere and the exhale of Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago. One of the standout tracks on Follow The Voices, “The Storm,” earned recognition as Lyric Finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, selected from over 18,000 global entries.

Earlier in his career, Geoffrey co-produced If It Feels Good, Don’t Do It on Nashville’s Music Row with Wilco drummer Ken Coomer — an album that explores experimental indie rock landscapes while keeping his truth-telling core intact. Geoffrey’s song “Chasing After You” won Best Demo from the Recording Academy’s Memphis Chapter and was featured in the Chevy Music Showcase, a CBS documentary series that introduced him to a much wider audience. In St. Louis, where he spent his formative years, he won the city’s People’s Choice award for Best Singer-Songwriter.

Since 2005, Geoffrey has played nearly 550 shows of all shapes and sizes across the U.S. Along the journey he’s shared stages with Gregory Alan Isakov, The Verve Pipe, members of Wilco and Gin Blossoms, John Hiatt, Will Hoge, Kris Allen, and many others. His earlier releases — Live At Lucas School House and Throwing Rocks At Your Ghost — document the roots of the refined sound he continues to evolve today.

“One part sturdy anchor, one part stunning ache.” — Aarik Danielsen, Columbia Daily Tribune

@ Ballard Homestead

7p doors, 7:30p show

All ages, mostly seated

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