John Craigie with the Coffis Brothers

Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, Portland’s John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters. His 2026 studio album I Swam Here, recorded in New Orleans, finds Craigie backed by musicians handpicked by Sam Doores of The Deslondes. Rooted in place, shaped by collaboration, and guided by his steady hand as a songwriter and producer, the album blends the spirit of New Orleans with the stillness of the Pacific Northwest, and shows the quiet confidence of an artist who is still exploring his limits. Joining him this year at HSB are Northern California’s own Coffis Brothers, modern-day torchbearers of all-American rock ’n’ roll.