Lola Kirke Delivers Intimate Country Storytelling as Extra Innings Festival Opener

Lola Kirke has a way of making country music feel like a quiet confession between friends—wry, warm, and grounded in real life rather than glossy production. On February 27, 2026, she opened the Home Plate Stage at Arizona’s Extra Innings Festival in Tempe, stepping on at 1:05 pm for a focused 45-minute set that reminded everyone why her voice cuts through even on a bright, record-tying hot afternoon. No pyrotechnics, just songs that linger.

Now in its third year, Extra Innings Festival is the country-and-Americana-focused companion to the Innings Festival, which has been bringing live music and MLB spring-training energy to Tempe Beach Park since 2018. The event pairs thoughtful sets with ballpark snacks and an easygoing vibe that suits artists like Kirke who favor substance over spectacle.

About Lola Kirke

Born in London and raised in New York City, Lola Kirke comes from a creative family that shaped her path. She is the daughter of Simon Kirke, longtime drummer for Free and Bad Company, and younger sister to actress Jemima Kirke (best known for her role in HBO’s Girls) and singer Domino Kirke. After early success in acting—including standout turns in “Mozart in the Jungle” and “Gone Girl”—she moved to Nashville around 2020 to fully pursue music, drawn to the storytelling tradition that felt like home.

Her discography reflects steady growth: debut album Heart Head West in 2018, Lady for Sale on Jack White’s Third Man Records in 2022, the EP Country Curious in 2024, and her latest release, Trailblazer, which arrived in March 2025. Festival appearances, a Grand Ole Opry debut, and tours alongside kindred spirits have built a loyal audience that appreciates her thoughtful take on Americana.

Band Members

• Lola Kirke – vocals, acoustic guitar
• Kurt G Johnson – pedal steel guitar
• Dan Horne – bass
• Austin MBD – drums

She was backed by this lean, attentive four-piece lineup that has defined her recent touring sound. There have been no substantial lineup changes in the past few years that longtime fans would need catching up on; Kirke has kept the focus tight and collaborative, letting the songs breathe without unnecessary layers.

Best Guess Setlist

Note: A complete, verified setlist for this specific festival performance is not available, so the following is a most likely setlist compiled from Lola Kirke’s documented shows in early 2026. I didn’t know her songs, so this is a best guess.

• Trailblazer
• Hungover Thinkin’
• 241s
• Marlboro Lights & Madonna
• Mississippi, My Sister, Elvis & Me
• Zeppelin III
• Cowboy Junkie

The early-afternoon crowd got a solid mix of newer material from Trailblazer alongside favorites, delivered with the easy rapport that makes her shows feel personal even in a festival setting.

If you’re the kind of music lover who seeks out artists who write like they’re talking directly to you, Lola Kirke’s live sets are worth planning around. There’s a quiet confidence in the way she and her band present the songs—just honest delivery that leaves you thinking about the lyrics long after the last note fades.

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