Carsie Blanton

Carsie Blanton is an American singer-songwriter and musician performing rock, jazz and folk music, born in Bethesda in 1985, who released the album Ain't So Green in 2005. Described as a radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, Blanton writes songs built on strong melodies and witty lyrics, and works alongside a band that has toured with the artist for some time.

Blanton also works as a political organiser and activist. In autumn 2025 the artist took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a sailing initiative carrying humanitarian aid towards Gaza, and was held in Israel for several days afterwards. The song The Little Flame, released soon after, was written in solidarity and features backing vocals from the Irish band Ye Vagabonds, and it appears on the album The Red Album Vol II.

The Hare & Hounds at 106 High Street in Birmingham is a concert and performance venue, and the evening suits listeners interested in politically engaged folk and rock songwriting. Blanton has spent two decades performing in the United States and Europe, and the 2026 touring plans include shared dates with the Canadian folk-punk group The Burning Hell.