Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. A radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, her infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk rock. Blanton and her road-tested band deploy humour, camaraderie, and considerable musical muscle to enrol each audience in a rare vision of hope and solidarity.

In addition to writing and performing music, Carsie works as a political organiser and activist. In the autumn of 2025, she participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a direct action to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sailboat. In early October, after a month at sea, she was imprisoned in Israel for five days along with hundreds of her comrades. Soon after, Blanton released The Little Flame, a song of solidarity covered widely on social media during her detention. The Little Flame features background vocals from Irish band Ye Vagabonds and Carsie’s Palestinian/New Zealander prison-mate Rana Hamida, and appears on her latest album, The Red Album Vol II.

In 2026, she toured heavily with her own band and in collaboration with Canadian folk-punk rabble-rousers The Burning Hell, while continuing her organising work with Artists Against Apartheid and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.

“Beautiful, militant anthems.” – Ken Tucker, NPR’s Fresh Air

“Carsie Blanton is fighting fascism with big hooks and an even bigger heart.” – American Songwriter

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