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Winona Fighter Cooks Up a Sizzling Set at the Showbox SoDo

Shay Reichow

Dec 18, 2025 — 3 min read

Nashville-based power-punk band Winona Fighter recently opened for Waterparks' PROWLER US Tour, hitting Seattle on December 8. Frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon, lead guitarist Dan Fuson, and bassist/producer Austin Luther brought the energy and hyped up the crowd by utilizing the rage and frustration that courses through their music. Kinnon's compositions explore the unfiltered feelings of today's existence.

The trio starts the set by running onto the stage and cold-opening with "R U Famous," followed by "I Think You Should Leave." The band got through their introductions, and fans were warmed up and ready to party. They follow up with the songs "Subaru" and "You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers." Earlier this year, Winona Fighter released their debut album, My Apologies To The Chef, on February 14, 2025. It was only fitting that, as a celebration of the album, dedicated fans dressed up as chefs at the show. Spotted in the crowd were two fans with white chef hats and full matching outfits, which lead to Kinnon friendly teasing them by saying "Did you come from work?" These fans were then appointed as the pit-leaders, who proceeded to open up the circle pit during "Wlbrn St Tvrn" and "Swear To God That I'm (FINE)." The three-piece band danced and bounced around stage the whole set, never letting the energy dimmer.

Winona Fighter was electrifying–their dynamic stage presence and engaging interactions (with both fans and fellow band members) made for a purposeful set. They certainly did not give 'opening band' energy. Fans can't wait to see what's next in store for these ecstatic performers as they continue to grow as a band.

Keep up with Winona Fighter and future show dates here.

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