Spring Tour 2025
Strawberry Launch
with Kat King
About Strawberry Launch
Strawberry Launch is a female-fronted pop rock band, born from a serendipitous cold call by lead singer Riiza to guitarist Matrianna Gahol in 2018. They quickly added Abby Flicker on bass, Taylor Hurt on keyboard, and Benjy Berkowitz on drums. Their debut EP, released in 2021, garnered acclaim from Rolling Stone India, Atwood Magazine and Under the Radar, who praised their expansive soundscapes and emotional crescendos. Building a devoted following in New York City, they’ve shared stages with Beach Bunny, Hot Flash Heat Wave, Small Crush, and The Toxhards. Their sophomore EP via Trash Casual Records, set for 2024, promises to elevate their already soaring artistry.
About Kat King
Kat King’s career started as far back as 2nd grade in small town Kansas. As a solo singer-songwriter act, she produced one 13-song album and three EP’s, the first one released at the age of 14. Now based in Kansas City, Kat King graduated into a 5-piece indie-pop rock group who’ve released a five-song EP and two singles together.In April of 2021, they dropped their first single together titled “Don’t Wanna Lose.” The tune made it into regular rotation on Kansas City’s local station 90.9 The Bridge. It was later voted in at second place for The Bridge’s listeners choice of Best Songs of 2021.
Through different musical projects, Kat has shared the stage with an impressive list of artists including Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Beths, Michigander, Creed Bratton, Houndmouth, Nathaniel Rateliff, Leon Bridges, War and Treaty, Ohmme, Lomelda, and Eliza & the Delusionals.
Sophie Johnson of Manor Records says King is “highly regarded for her ability to hustle in the music scene.” She’s known to bounce from a multitude of instruments, the most recent addition being the keytar. As a sought after musician, she’s accompanied many acts from keys to lead guitar, the latest being Katy...
