Jasmine.4.t and Katie Gavin Live in Nashville with Lucy Dacus
Posted: by The Alt Editing Staff
On the second night of Lucy Dacus’s Forever Is a Feeling tour at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the spotlight first shone on two powerful openers: Jasmine.4.t and Katie Gavin. Each delivered deeply personal sets that captivated the sold-out crowd.
Jasmine.4.t, an indie singer-songwriter from Manchester, England, opened the evening with an emotionally resonant performance that set a powerful tone. She was backed by her bandmate, Phoenix, who played both keys and strings and would go on to perform with all three acts of the night. The duo played songs from Jasmine’s debut album, You Are The Morning, which features a positive look at love, grounded in her lived experience as a trans woman. At one point, she addressed the United Kingdom’s recent Supreme Court decision to legally exclude trans women from the definition of “woman”, which was rightfully met by booing from the crowd.
Next up was Katie Gavin, known to many as the frontwoman of MUNA, who released her debut solo album, What A Relief, in October. Gavin’s solo work is a stylistic departure from MUNA’s synth-pop sound, leaning instead into introspective folk and early 2000s indie influences.
Backed by her band (with Phoenix again lending their talents), her set showcased her gift for emotional storytelling. Songs exploring the complexities of relationships and family dynamics unfolded with warmth and wit. Her stage presence was confident but relaxed, inviting the audience into her new artistic world with ease. While rooted in a quieter sound palette than MUNA’s work, the arrangements carried a spirited energy that made for a truly engaging performance.
Closing the night, Lucy Dacus delivered a career-spanning set that blended fan favorites, deep cuts, and a few changes from the previous evening, including “Nonbeliever” and “Please Stay.” A shifting museum-like backdrop framed her band in evolving scenes, adding visual depth to each song. One of the night’s most moving moments came when Joy Oladokun joined her for a heartfelt duet on “Bullseye.” She ended with “Night Shift,” as the crowd—friends, couples, and chosen family—sang along with emotional intensity. The Ryman became a sanctuary, a safe space for queer connection and expression, where shared vulnerability gave the night its power.
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Lindsy Carrasquillo | @lindsy_carr
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