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Corner Lounge: Carsie Blanton

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Corner Lounge: Carsie Blanton

Samantha chats with Virginia-born folk music artist activist Carsie Blanton before she kicks off her tour in Charlottesville, Virginia! https://www.thesoutherncville.com/events/detail/carsie-blanton-1

“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.”

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