Winona Fighter is loud, angry, and ready to rage! With their debut album My Apologies To The Chef out now, the band brought punk rock chaos to 3Ten at ACL Live, delivering a high-energy performance that solidified them as a must-see band in 2025.
On a cold and wet Tuesday evening Winona Fighter filled out 3Ten at ACL Live with fans ready for a show, proving why they’re one of the most exciting new punk bands out there. Just days after releasing their debut album, My Apologies To The Chef, they came to Austin ready to provide an energy-packed show—and they delivered.
The night kicked off with Die Mart, a local post-hardcore band that set the tone. Their sound was loud, unfiltered, and full of emotion—the kind of music that grabs you and demands your attention. By the time they finished, the crowd was fired up and ready for whatever chaos was about to come next.
Enter Winona Fighter. From the second they hit the stage, it was mayhem. Frontwoman, Coco Kinnon, didn’t just perform—she attacked every song with the kind of energy that makes you wonder if she’s got a personal vendetta against stillness. Running from side to side, body slamming the bassist, jumping in the air and falling to the ground all while delivering a great sound. It was messy, unpredictable, and absolutely perfect.
They tore through tracks from My Apologies To The Chef, with “I’M IN THE MARKET TO PLEASE NO ONE” and “Swear To God That I’m (FINE)” landing like sonic punches to the gut. But it was “HAMMS IN A GLASS” that sent the whole place into overdrive. Fans sang every word, a feeling in the air that this show was something special.
What made the night even better was how real it felt. Kinnon wasn’t just performing—she was in it with the crowd, feeding off every ounce of energy thrown her way. By the end of the show, no one wanted to leave. Ears were ringing, sweat was dripping, and the crowd called for an encore which the band made sure to oblige.
Winona Fighter is energetic, fun, and full of rage. They’re a band you need to experience.
I am an Austin, TX based concert photographer with roots in Houston, TX. I graduated from Texas Tech University with both my BA and MBA. In my spare time, I photograph shows in the local Austin scene, buy way too many plants, and go bouldering. Some of my favorite local artists are Capital Vice, Chancla Fight Club, and Nolo.
