Carsie Blanton

Carsie Blanton brings her distinctive blend of radical folk, wit, and musical muscle to Union Stage on November 6, 2026, joined by Canadian folk-punk band The Burning Hell. The free show is part of Blanton’s heavy 2026 touring schedule, which pairs her own road-tested band with collaborative dates alongside The Burning Hell. Known for hooks, chutzpah, and what the event page calls “revolutionary optimism,” Blanton draws on traditions ranging from Woody Guthrie-style protest folk to vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk rock, building a live show full of humor and camaraderie.

Beyond music, Blanton is also a political organizer and activist. The page details her participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla in fall 2025, a direct action bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza by sailboat, which led to her imprisonment in Israel for five days alongside hundreds of other activists. After her release, she put out “The Little Flame,” a solidarity song widely shared on social media during her detention, featuring background vocals from Irish band Ye Vagabonds and her Palestinian/New Zealander prison-mate Rana Hamida. The track appears on her latest album, *The Red Album Vol II*. With two decades on the road behind her, Blanton has built a devoted fan base, a string of viral hits, and a reputation for regularly selling out mid-size venues across the U.S. and Europe.

When: November 6, 2026

Venue: Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tickets: Free; no listed ticket price

Lineup: Carsie Blanton with The Burning Hell

Run time: Not listed on the event page

Ages: Not specified

Accessibility: Not specified in the event listing

Note: Blanton continues her organizing work with Artists Against Apartheid, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and other groups; the event page also provides links to her website and social media profiles.