Catie Turner at The Atlantis
Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview
By Alexandra Henriques
Photo Credit: Julian Daniel
Catie Turner, the former American Idol contestant turned indie-pop sensation, brings Catie Turner Stuns on Tour to The Atlantis in Washington, D.C. on October 19th. She is joined by indie-folk singer/songwriter Grace Gardner, who can play 10 instruments and weaves all of those elements into her music.
Catie Turner performed on American Idol‘s sixteenth season in 2018, where she placed in the Top 7. She sang a duet with Katy Perry, and while she did not win the season, she released her first EP The Sad Vegan a year after season’s conclusion. The EP was widely praised, with songs such as “Prom Queen” rising to fame due to social media. The success of her EP helped her sign a deal with Atlantic Records. Since then, she has released three more EPs, including Grow Out Of You which was just released on October 10th.
Joining Catie Turner is Grace Gardner, who describes herself as “a producer, music educator, and arranger,” according to her Bandcamp. The Texas-born and now Philly-based artist is an emotional storyteller with stunning yet simplistic vocals. Songs like “Deny Me” are touching, if not downright tear-jerking.
The Atlantis is a 450-person capacity venue that sits in the heart of the U Street neighborhood, surrounded by great eateries for a pre- or post-show snack. The U Street Metro Station is a five minute walk from the venue, and it is accessible via WMATA’s Green Line service.
Overall, the show is accessible and Catie Turner is sure to put on a magnificent concert, so be sure to attend! Both her and Grace Gardner’s discographies are sure to sound even better live.
The 5 W’s (and a few H’s)
Who: Catie Turner and Grace Gardner
What: Distinctive indie pop with raw lyrics and incredible vocals.
Where: The Atlantis, 2047 9th St, NW Washington, DC 20001
When: Sunday, October 19th, doors at 6:30 p.m.
Why: Enjoy live music that you can cry your eyes out to with some friends!
How you might know them: In 2019. her hit song “Prom Queen” was used for the trailer of Shane Dawson’s YouTube documentary on Jeffree Starr, and has over 25 million Spotify streams after going viral on TikTok, while other hits such as “God Must Hate Me” sit at over 76 million Spotify streams.
How to go: Tickets are $33 on Ticketmaster.
You can listen to Catie Turner anywhere you stream your music.
