Carsie Blanton

+ $3 AT DOOR IF UNDER 21
Thursday, May 6 Carsie Blanton at Grog Shop Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM ALL AGES $35 advance / $40 day of show + $3 at the door if under 21 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 humor, camaraderie, and considerable musical muscle to enroll each audience in a rare vision of hope and solidarity. In addition to writing and performing music, Carsie works as a political organizer and activist. In fall 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. After two decades spent on the road, Blanton has amassed a dedicated fan base and a small menagerie of viral hits, and regularly sells out mid-size venues across the U.S. and Europe. 2026 will find her touring heavily with her own band and in collaboration with Canadian folk-punk rabblerousers The Burning Hell, as well as continuing her organizing work with Artists Against Apartheid and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.

- Main Number: (216) 321-5588

- Located at venue entrance
- Requires valid ID for pickup
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before show time

- Street parking available
- Limited on-site parking
- Nearby municipal lots within walking distance
- Recommended to use rideshare services on busy concert nights

- Limited wheelchair accessible areas
- Contact venue in advance for specific accommodations
- Ground floor entry available

- Must be 18+ for most shows
- Valid government-issued ID required
- No outside food or beverages
- No re-entry policy

- Age restrictions vary by specific event
- Most shows are 18+
- Some all-ages shows may be permitted with parental accompaniment