march 13 — CONCERTS & EVENTS

FLETCHER’s 2022 North American tour is in full swing as she says goodbye to her west coast friends and family. Amelia Moore and Julia Wolf, both amazing new artists, were in-house and ready to prepare the crowd for Fletcher herself.

28-year-old Cari Fletcher sold out her 2022 North American and European tour in no time. The New Jersey-native, who’s first EP sent waves throughout the music industry, is back with more than just heartbreak. Her latest releases, which include The S(ex) Tapes and “Cherry” featuring Hayley Kiyoko, have been widely acclaimed by audiences everywhere. Live in Atlanta, Fletcher performed at an iconic and historic venue, Variety Playhouse.

“You were in the corner, hanging like a masterpiece…” Standing at the top of a built street-like structure, Fletcher opens the show with her LGBTQ+ anthem, “girls girls girls.” The structure resembles street garages, where her band is placed separately within the three openings. Various colors illuminate the guitarist and drummer. Dressed in a green leather cropped jacket that ties around her torso, jeans, and her infamous tan boots — Fletcher is here. “Atlanta, what the f**k is up?” Fletcher warmly welcomes the audience. With subsequent performances of hit songs, “Forever” and “Cherry” — the room is buzzing.

Reliving You Ruined New York City For Me was a rollercoaster ride to be on. Full of thrill, joy, and slight resentment — living through those moments with Fletcher were iconic. With songs like, “All Love” and “Undrunk,” Fletcher is back in those memories once again. During her performance, Fletcher goes live on Instagram, highlighting the crowd screaming to “All Love,” in Atlanta. (You can find the live video on her Instagram feed with the caption “ALL LOVE LIVE ATLANTA.”) The show reaches its halfway point with, “F**k You for Ruining New York City for Me,” which builds into a rendition of Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever.”

“Who’s here with an ex?” Fletcher asks, to which a few people exclaim. “F**king lesbians,” she laughs as she climbs the structure once more. All I need is time, and space, and more Fletcher. With her next track being, “Silence,” she’s swaying her hips and grinding through her pop anthem. Fletcher makes her way down to the crowd, Sharpie in hand. After a few signatures and a shooter of Jose Cuervo, she’s back on stage remarking Atlanta for its incredible energy.

Fletcher makes her way through her setlist with, “Sex (With My Ex),” “The One,” and “Shh…Don’t Say It.” The crowd is in an uproar, signs that read “Take a shot with my gf,” and “If you’re gonna sign, do it on my boobs.” Just when the crowd is winded, sweaty, and thriving — Fletcher finishes with “Bitter.” With lyrics, “I know she’s thinking that she found a herself a winner,” Fletcher is letting everyone know that she’s bitter. She exits the stage and the crowd begins chanting her name. No more than a few minutes later, Fletcher is back on stage for her encore tracks, “For Cari” and “Healing.”

During the final track, the audience holds up multicolored hearts for Fletcher, bringing the artist to tears. With the front row of general admission holding a sign that says “We’re proud of you,” to which Fletcher says: “Guys you know I’m a pisces, I’m gonna cry.” She takes a photo of the crowd, saying she’s going to send it to her mom, and thanking everyone for a remarkable show.

If you want more Fletcher (like we all do), you can find her on Instagram and Twitter (@findingxfletcher). You can find Amelia Moore (@icryatwork) and Julia Wolf (@juliawolfnyc) on Instagram, too. Keep an eye on their social media for information on new music, merch, and more!

Words by Kaylee Pickens

Photos by Chandler Bunzol