ABOUT

Award-winning singer-songwriter Caren Armstrong has been crafting “big, buoyant music” for four decades. The petite redhead has captivated audiences nationwide with her soaring vocals, sophisticated guitar chops, and dynamic performances.

Known for her dangerous honesty, wicked humor, and disarming vulnerability, Armstrong has “found a deeply original voice that the listener experiences as coming from within.” Her distinctive style blends elements of folk, country, blues, and jazz, creating a sound that is unmistakably her own.

From poignant ballads to sassy, spirited anthems, Armstrong’s songs transcend personal storytelling to speak universally to the humor, outrage, and beauty of the human condition.

In addition to performing solo shows across the United States, Armstrong hosted Celebrating Songwriters, her acclaimed showcase, for 15 years at venues throughout the greater Bay Area.

SHOWS

Date	Event
Sunday, March 22 2pm matinee	The Monkey House presents Celebrating Songwriters duos edition! Three sets of duos share songs and swap stories, playing in the round at the intimate Monkey House in Berkeley. A lot of talent on this bill! – Caren Armstrong with Joshua Zucker on bass – The Keller Sisters – Claudia Russel and Bruce Kaplan The Monkey House 1638 University Ave (between California and Jefferson), Berkeley CA Sliding scale $25-$40 suggested donation CASH and Venmo only please! BYOB and snacks
Wednesday, May 13 7:30pm doors 8pm concert	Strings presents an evening of Award-winning Songwriters with Steve Seskin and Caren Armstrong Steve Seskin sings in the First-Person Universal. The seven time Grammy winner’s music bridges that sometimes narrow, sometimes enormous gap between country and folk: country ballads blending with folk’s social conscience in much of his work. But then, blending and bringing together seem to be what Seskin is really about. A dynamic performer like no other! Caren Armstrong has been crafting “big, buoyant music” for four decades. Known for her dangerous honesty, wicked humor, and disarming vulnerability, Armstrong has “found a deeply original voice that the listener experiences as coming from within.” Caren’s songs transcend personal storytelling to speak universally to the humor, outrage, and beauty of the human condition. Joshua Zucker joins Caren on bass. Strings 6320 San Pablo Ave. (at 64th), Oakland $25 suggested donation at the door CASH ONLY PLEASE!

Date

Event

Sunday, March 22
2pm matinee

The Monkey House presents Celebrating Songwriters duos edition!
Three sets of duos share songs and swap stories, playing in the round at the intimate Monkey House in Berkeley. A lot of talent on this bill!

– Caren Armstrong with Joshua Zucker on bass
– The Keller Sisters
– Claudia Russel and Bruce Kaplan

The Monkey House
1638 University Ave (between California and Jefferson), Berkeley CA
Sliding scale $25-$40 suggested donation
CASH and Venmo only please!
BYOB and snacks

Wednesday, May 13
7:30pm doors
8pm concert

Strings presents an evening of Award-winning Songwriters with Steve Seskin and Caren Armstrong

Steve Seskin sings in the First-Person Universal. The seven time Grammy winner’s music bridges that sometimes narrow, sometimes enormous gap between country and folk: country ballads blending with folk’s social conscience in much of his work. But then, blending and bringing together seem to be what Seskin is really about. A dynamic performer like no other!

Caren Armstrong has been crafting “big, buoyant music” for four decades. Known for her dangerous honesty, wicked humor, and disarming vulnerability, Armstrong has “found a deeply original voice that the listener experiences as coming from within.” Caren’s songs transcend personal storytelling to speak universally to the humor, outrage, and beauty of the human condition.
Joshua Zucker joins Caren on bass.

Strings
6320 San Pablo Ave. (at 64th), Oakland
$25 suggested donation at the door
CASH ONLY PLEASE!