Soul singer-songwriter Allen Stone recently performed at 9:30 Club, and Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.

This article was adapted from a press release.

Allen Stone has released the funky new single “Can’t Explain This Love” via ATO Records. The song previews Allen’s upcoming project, and Allen performed the song early in his set at 9:30 Club on Sept. 4.

“Can’t Explain This Love” was produced by Soulive’s Eric Krasno. “The goal was to write a song that makes you move,” Allen said. “A tune I could sing and play live that would add energy to my live show. Luckily we found it. All about the love and relationship I have with my beautiful wife. Outside looking in most would wonder how we make it work. So much travel is involved with making a living doing this music thing. Ultimately it only has to make sense to us. You just can’t explain our love.”

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Allen Stone’s journey to becoming a successful musician started in the small town of Chewelah, Washington, where he was raised on gospel music and spent much of his childhood as a pastor’s son, watching his parents lead their congregation in song. After dropping out of college, he made the move to Seattle to pursue his music career, often driving up and down the West Coast in his ’87 Buick to perform at any and all gigs he could find. Stone quickly gained a reputation for his powerful live performances, and over the years, he has played up to 200 dates per year, building a devoted following along the way. His unique ability to channel sensitivity into his songs while radiating hope and promise has endeared him to audiences worldwide.

Stone’s ability to blend various genres, including soul-pop, folk-rock, R&B, and funk, is evident in his five full-length albums, from his 2010 self-released debut album “Last To Speak” to 2021’s “APART.” In addition to his successful touring schedule, Stone has also appeared on national television numerous times, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Seth Meyers, American Idol and The Today Show.

Here are some photos of Allen Stone performing at 9:30 Club on Sept. 4, 2024. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Steve Satzberg.