Inside the Song with Kirsten Maxwell
I am thrilled to be hosting Kirsten Maxwell on October 8, 2026. Judy Collins – Singer Songwriter, and fan says, “Kirsten Maxwell is an amazing writer and powerful, evocative singer whose performances are a sheer joy. She shines in her own lyrical compositions and in her singular choices of other artists, especially those of Joni Mitchell.”
Inside the Song is a peek into the artist and songwriter’s mind during the act of creation. It’s an opportunity for fans/music lovers and songwriters to glean a deeper understanding of the back stories, the judgements, the skill set, and the guidelines that influenced the artists we admire in making the songs we love. Tina Ross, host of the series, who is a singer-songwriter herself, will guide us all through an hour of music. You will get to ask your questions in the comment section during the show.
Inside the Song is usually the second Thursday of every month.
Kirsten Maxwell
Born and raised in New York, Kirsten Maxwell has been dubbed a “triple threat”, for a voice “like crystal”, cleverly emotional lyrics, and a room-silencing stage presence. Kirsten tours extensively in the U.S. and Canada, releasing an album and an EP, and winning numerous songwriting competitions. She has opened for notable artists like Melissa Etheridge, Karla Bonoff, Ferron, Sophie B. Hawkins, Bill Staines, Michael Johnson, Slaid Cleaves, Tanya Tucker, and The Bacon Brothers, and toured with Judy Collins.
Paul Shaffer said, “I once saw Kirsten Maxwell take the stage in a raucous bar. The patrons were there to drink, not listen. She began a delicate ballad, and by the third line, she had them in the palm of her hand. Kirsten is a strikingly special performer.”
After a period of rest and reflection in 2020, Kirsten started appearing nightly on TikTok Live. These sessions cultivated a new community, and inspired the creation of her Patreon page, where they connect monthly.
Currently residing in Brooklyn, Kirsten is working on a number of projects, including her next album, and live shows locally, and down the East Coast.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- Occupy Blue Rock Residency 2025
- Joe’s Pub Writers Group via The Public Theater NYC 2020
- Appeared on Good Day New York 2018
- Most Wanted Artist at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2017
- Formal Showcase Artist at the North East Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) 2017
- Kerrville New Folk Finalist 2016
- Winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Singer Songwriter Competition 2016
- Official Showcase Artist at the South East Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) Conference 2016
- Official Showcase Artist at the South West Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) Conference 2016
- TriCentric Showcase Artist at the North East Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference 2016
- First place in a contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Songwriters Association (RISA) 2015
- Suzie Wollenberg Folk DJ Showcase at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference 2015