Carsie Blanton

Photo credit: Bobby Bonsey
with Support from Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
Friday, June 5th @ 7pm
Friday, June 5th @ 7pm
“Carsie Blanton is fighting fascism with big hooks and an even bigger heart.”
- American Songwriter
Of After the Revolution, NPR’s Fresh Air says “"Protest music tends to be strident or self-righteous or just bluntly angry. But Blanton, a folk singer with a rock attitude, knows how to construct songs with real melodies and storylines that don't obscure her messages."
With her unique mix of humor, craft, and social critique, Blanton has amassed a small menagerie of viral hits (Rich People, Shit List, Fishin’ With You) and a dedicated fan base. In addition to fifteen years on the road with her band, Blanton volunteers as a political organizer, and was recently published in The Nation. Her latest full-length album After the Revolution, produced by Grammy-winner Tyler Chester, came out on March 21st. In summer of 2024, Blanton began releasing her most viral political songs on a new EP, The Red Album Vol. 1.
“Beautiful, militant anthems.” - Ken Tucker, NPR’s Fresh Air
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (pronounced TRAN-baw) is a Pennsylvania songwriter whose work combines Shania-esque hooks with a storytelling prowess reminiscent of John Prine and Lucinda Williams. Since quitting her day job in 2023, she has played over 300 shows including five national tours opening for her mentor and collaborator Carsie Blanton. Accolades include Song of the Year in the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, 1st place in the 2025 Songwriter Serenade Contest, and a 2026 American Songwriter Magazine holiday song contest win. No Depression Magazine named her a “Queer Country Artist to Watch in 2026.” Listeners can expect her debut LP Lucky Broke Girl, crowdfunded with the help of over 400 fans and recorded in Philly with her band and producer Nick Krill, in August 2026.
Brittany will perform 30 minutes prior to Carsie.
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (pronounced TRAN-baw) is a Pennsylvania songwriter whose work combines Shania-esque hooks with a storytelling prowess reminiscent of John Prine and Lucinda Williams. Since quitting her day job in 2023, she has played over 300 shows including five national tours opening for her mentor and collaborator Carsie Blanton. Accolades include Song of the Year in the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, 1st place in the 2025 Songwriter Serenade Contest, and a 2026 American Songwriter Magazine holiday song contest win. No Depression Magazine named her a “Queer Country Artist to Watch in 2026.” Listeners can expect her debut LP Lucky Broke Girl, crowdfunded with the help of over 400 fans and recorded in Philly with her band and producer Nick Krill, in August 2026.
Brittany will perform 30 minutes prior to Carsie.
