Charlotte Lawrence: chaos and charm at Sonia
Not every show needs to be sold out to feel like an event. Wednesday night at Sonia in Cambridge, Charlotte Lawrence played to a room of diehard fans who didn’t just know every word, but sang them loud enough to rattle the floorboards. This wasn’t a crowd of curious locals or playlist passerbys. It was a full-fledged fanbase, and Lawrence gave them exactly the kind of show they came for: unpredictable, emotional, and gleefully unfiltered.
A low-key opener sets the stage
The night opened with Taylor Bickett, who kept things simple. Just her, a guitar, and some heartfelt songwriting. Her track “QUARTER LIFE CRISIS” got the biggest reaction from the early crowd, and she held attention well for a solo act. A solid start, but it was clear the audience was saving their energy for what came next.
Charlotte Lawrence brings controlled chaos
Lawrence hit the stage around 9 p.m., immediately radiating a mix of confidence and chaos that turned the room electric. From the jump, she made it clear this wouldn’t be a polished, overly-scripted affair. Between songs, she cracked jokes about flashing the audience, falling off the stage, and forgetting the lyrics. “I promise you I will fuck up at some point,” she said early on. She then proceeded to play a tight, high-energy set that proved otherwise.
The night focused heavily on her new album Somewhere, with the title track standing out as a full-blown rockstar moment. But longtime fans were treated to a few older gems too, keeping the energy balanced between nostalgia and evolution.
In one of the evening’s more tender moments, Lawrence covered The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” in honor of her dad’s favorite song, performing it solo with just an acoustic guitar. It was a rare quiet moment in an otherwise raucous set, but one that landed with sincerity and warmth.
She also shouted out her friend and collaborator Gracie Abrams, who co-wrote the emotional track “Ophelia,” giving a quick nod to the creative community behind the music.
An artist coming into her own
More than anything, the show revealed a young artist increasingly comfortable in her own skin, and increasingly ready to let loose onstage. The combination of vulnerability and irreverence is a tough line to walk, but Lawrence makes it look easy. One minute she’s in full command of the room, the next she’s casually telling fans they can poop on the floor if they want. Her words, not mine. And frankly, if you know Charlotte Lawrence, this statement isn’t that strange.
By the end of the night, it didn’t matter how many people were in the room. Everyone there got what they came for: a night with an artist who makes the stage feel like a house party, journal entry, and mosh pit all at once.
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This article was covered for The Concert Chronicles. You can find the original article here.
