Carsie Blanton

Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving. Inspired by artists including Nina Simone and Randy Newman, her songs encompass a wide range of genres, from sultry pop to punk-tinged Americana. Whether alone with her electric guitar or fronting her four-piece “handsome band,” Carsie delivers every song with an equal dose of moxie and mischief, bringing her audience together in joyful celebration of everything worth fighting for.

“Carsie Blanton is one of those hardheaded, open hearted protesters that makes revolution sound desirable to your body even if your mind wants to resist it” NPR Fresh Air

“She’s pure old-school cabaret showman, delivering spritely, soulful grooves with retro instrumentation and arrangements that would be at home in jazz clubs and revival tents alike” AV Club

“the catchiest protest album in years…Blanton has managed to carve out a distinctly inventive sound” Glide Magazine

“Fighting fascism with big hooks and an even bigger heart” American Songwriter

“Sublime…an exceptional album of folk music” Lyric Magazine