Tuesday night in Ballard was a night of femme-fronted goodness. Veronica Malki opened with a solo acoustic set and imbued an energy that set the bar for the rest of the evening. Halley Greg, with backing guitar from Jerett Samples, filled out the second spot. Natalie Paige, also with backing guitar (from Anthony Lee Phillips), headlined. The night ranged from playful to emotional and back, with all three acts bringing stylish, often catchy, tunes to Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.

Singer-songwriter Veronica Malki starts off the evening.

Malki's vibrant acoustic performance is well suited to the colorful venue.

Although playing acoustic, Malki rocks on stage with a dynamic, ebullient presence.

To The Sound From The Bay, Malki's second EP, released in September of 2018.

Malki's style is highly-accessible, eliciting cheers from the crowd throughout her performance.

Malki thanks the audience and signs off, making way for the second set.

Next up is Halley Greg, backed by guitarist Jerett Samples.

Greg croons while tickling the ivories.

Samples needs no samples for his original guitar work.

A singer-songwriter, Greg offers stylistic melodies to the crowd.

Greg holds an introspective moment with the gathered audience.

Harmonizing with Samples, Greg delights.

Taking a break from the keys, Greg thanks the crowd for their love as she closes her set.

Headlining the evening, Natalie Paige takes the stage, supported by Anthony Lee Phillips.

Paige combines heartfelt vocals and focused guitar work to entertain the crowd.

With her honest songwriting, Paige evokes deep sentimentality.

Phillips's textured guitar work provides a balanced layer to Paige's acoustic style.

Paige and Phillips entertain the late night crowd with harmonically-rich melodies.

While the focus of the set is Paige, Phillips occasionally breaks into grandiose electric play.

Paige signs off, thanking the audience and fellow performers for coming out.