“Her smoky vocals recall Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, while her wit as a songwriter is in the spirit of Cole Porter.” – NPR MUSIC
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Provocative songstress Carsie Blanton will perform at Cat’s Cradle Back Room on April 20 in support of her new album, Buck Up. Carsie has been called many things – a provocateuse, a hedonist and even a revolutionary – and though her art reveals itself in many forms, it’s her songwriting that draws people in and her charisma that keeps them captivated. Buck Up sees Blanton explore conflicts and convictions, both political and personal, with heart, humor and insight. Of all her records, Noisey calls Buck Up “easily the best—she’s never been so catchy or sexy”, while Rolling Stone Country spotlighted the album’s title track, calling it a “John Prine-worthy folk song about maintaining a bright disposition in dark times.” Listen here. Watch the new video for her song “American Kid” via The Boot here.
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“Blanton blends revolutionary politics with daring commentary about relationships, all laid out on a bed of clever, label-resistant songcraft.” – Associated Press
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Combining the lush arrangements of Motown with the sawtooth edginess of a Tom Waits record, Buck Up showcases Blanton’s versatility and her voracious musical appetite, and the songs are performed with the silvery vocals of a seasoned jazz chanteuse. The inspiration for the album struck Carsie after the 2016 election when, as she puts it, “America broke my heart, and then some scoundrel re-broke it.” Though born out of disillusionment and at times flecked with grief, the record is a collection of narratives that insist upon beauty and sheer musical fun, untimately brought to life by Blanton’s swagger and razor-sharp wit.
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“…the New Orleans-based artist explores grief, adulthood and political disillusionment through a thoughtful mix of roots rock, mid-century soul, socially conscious folk and catchy pop melodies.” – American Songwriter
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With an eclectic range of influences and inspiration that includes Fats Waller, Nina Simone, Dolly Parton, Chance The Rapper and Courtney Barnett, Carsie Blanton has created a genre-defying sound that matches her singular style. Her lifelong love of jazz, Motown and classic songwriting led to a strict code for what makes a good song: hooks, humor, sex and soul. A prolific creator, Carsie has also gained popularity for her blog, which tackles questions of love and sexuality, along with her captivating music videos, which celebrate women, dance, and her home of New Orleans. Carsie’s song “So Ferocious” was featured in a powerful short film released by Planned Parenthood. You can watch the video via Glamour here.
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