Today, Katie Gavin makes her solo debut on NPR’s lauded Tiny Desk concert series. Joined by Nana Adjoa on shruti box and bass, Eric Radloff on acoustic guitar and percussion, and Sarab Singh on drums, the four-song performance is a captivating display of Gavin’s songwriting and performance prowess.
Composed entirely of songs from her 2024 solo record What A Relief, Gavin kicks off the performance with “The Baton,” a stunning track about intergenerational healing. It’s followed by “Sanitized” with Gavin on piano and lead album single “Aftertaste.” The four-song set concluded with the introspective “Sketches,” performed entirely by Katie solo.
Tiny Desk setlist
The Baton
Sanitized
Aftertaste
Sketches
Following her own sold-out Fall 2024 headline tour, Gavin is currently supporting Lucy Dacus on her Forever is a Feeling tour. The tour kicked off on April 16th in Philadelphia, selling out multiple dates including Washington, DC, Boston, New York City, Nashville, and Chicago. In addition to these shows, she teamed up with her sister Maddie for a select series of instantly sold-out DJ nights that served as energetic unofficial afterparties. There are just a handful of tour dates left with Katie on Forever is a Feeling before a two-night conclusion at the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
Forever is a Feeling tour dates
May 9 – Dallas, TX – Winspear Opera House *
May 10 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater *
May 12 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre *
May 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre *
* Supporting Lucy Dacus
This past October, Gavin released her debut solo album, What A Relief. On the record, she articulates the complexities of life that we all struggle with through her most lyrically intricate work yet. The album scrutinizes our collective need for intimacy and romance without judgment or harshness, serving as not only reassurance but as a bold social commentary. The record is truly a powerful, introspective solo debut from Gavin, certain to resonate with listeners and foster a deeper connection and conversation.
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