Songwriter Club presents Maggie Koerner, Olivia Barnes & host, Shawn Kyle at the Jack Kerouac House
Schedule
Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Jack Kerouac House of St. Petersburg, Inc. | Gulfport, FL
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Songwriter Club Presents: Maggie Koerner (Galactic alumni), Olivia Barnes, + host, Shawn Kyle at the historic Jack Kerouac House, St.Petersburg Florida. March 12th 6pm Doors. Songwriter Club at the Jack Kerouac House is a series bringing national and international touring artists, as well as musician outreach to the historic home of Jack Kerouac, in St.Petersburg Florida. There are very limited seating and capacity for this songwriter listening room series, as the artists perform in Kerouac's living room with the audience seated in the living room, and additional seating stretching out into the enclosed patio. Please join us for a night of songs, in this historic atmosphere.
Maggie Koerner
Maggie Koerner is a singer, songwriter & actress from New Orleans by way of Shreveport, Louisiana. Self producing music in 2013 in New Orleans, Koerner had the opportunity to take over as the front-woman for legendary touring artists Galactic, gaining international attention for her fiery performances and commanding presence touring alongside Widespread Panic, Charles Bradley and Dr. John. Her songwriting and vocals are featured on Galactic’s albums Carnivale Electricos (2012) and Into The Deep (2015), both of which feature singles she co-wrote with Shaw, “Hey Na Na” and “Dolla Diva."
In 2015, Koerner left Galactic to focus on her music again which has included a string of festival performances including New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Austin City Limits, Pemberton Music Festival as well as tours alongside The Revivalists, Band of Horses, Marcus King, The Head & The Heart, Shakey Graves, Tank & the Bangas, Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule & more.
As her momentum continued to grow, Koerner reached out to the UK-based singer/songwriter Fink who wanted to collaborate with her through his R’COUP’D imprint via Ninja Tune. The result, an EP titled Dig Down Deep, was released in 2016 and showcased an ever-evolving Koerner. Fink’s sparse production emphasized the intensity of her vocals creating an intimate, yet powerful listen. The album was well received by CLASH Magazine who proclaimed “Koerner is rather special talent...” and highlighted her “remarkable sense of depth and songwriting...”
Koerner continued to tour, signed a publishing deal and eventually began to work on a new album, collaborating with a variety of artists and producers to pen 11 songs recorded in New Orleans. In 2019 & 2020, a series of singles were released including the searing “If I Die”, which was featured in ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. Koerner’s LP “The Bartholomew Songs,” was released March 2022 independently. In October 2022, Maggie spent a month in Louisville, KY filming and starring in an independent film, “Heart Strings” (2024). Maggie recently co-wrote 2 songs with Jessica Simpson on her recent albums Nashville Canyon EP Pt 1 & 2.
Koerner’s latest album, UPSTATE, is out now. Koerner produced this 12-track LP with Ajai Combelic & recorded it in New Orleans at Lil Squeeze Studio.
Shawn Kyle
Host of Songwriter Club, Shawn Kyle is a multiple Best of the Bay Award Winner and 14X SXSW Austin official showcasing performer. Touring nationally with indie groups the Beauvilles, and AMFMS, Shawn was involved with both the Americana revival of the early 2000's and also the Psychedelic Rock and Garage revival of the 2010's. Kyle is currently working on an EP of new songs co written with Grammy Award winner and Songwriting Hall of Fame member, Jim Lauderdale.
A cash bar by donation will be open before and in between the performances.
Proceeds from the show support the touring artist, as well as the Kerouac House nonprofit.
Venue
The Jack Kerouac House
5169 10th Ave N
St.Petersburg, 33710
Doors
6:00 PM
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Where is it happening?
The Jack Kerouac House of St. Petersburg, Inc., 5169 10th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33710-6622, United States, GulfportEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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