Carsie Blanton (Civil Liberties Defense Center fundraiser)

Carsie Blanton (Civil Liberties Defense Center fundraiser) On Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, the Community Center for the Performing Arts presents Carsie Blanton – a fundraiser for the Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC). photo by: Tayla St. Rose Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. At once a folksinger/activist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, a songwriter with a penchant for infectious melodies and lyrical wit, and a performer with vaudeville flair and a punk rock spirit, Blanton’s live show fills each audience with a sense of renewed hope and solidarity. With her unique mix of humor, craft, and political critique, Blanton has amassed a small menagerie of viral hits (Rich People, Ugly Nasty Commie Bitch, The Democrats) and a dedicated fan base. After fifteen years on the road with her band, Blanton now regularly sells out shows across the U.S., Europe and Canada, and in her free time volunteers as a political organizer with Artists Against Apartheid and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. She was recently published in The Nation. “Beautiful, militant anthems.” – Ken Tucker, NPR’s Fresh Air “Carsie Blanton is fighting fascism with big hooks and an even bigger heart.” -American Songwriter