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Folksinger Willi Carlisle holds tight the conviction that love is bigger than hate, and no-one is expendable. Carlisle’s music has always been a dance between absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy. On his fourth studio album, Winged Victory, Carlisle returns with his signature blend of traditionally-rooted folk music and kaleidoscope of oddball characters to confer with his core tenets in more overt and provocative ways. Carlisle delivers Victory as the next chapter in his long-running direct address to the hope that by understanding our collective suffering we might be free of it. He’s intent on creating art and a well-rounded life in a broken world. The idea began with 2022’s Peculiar, Missouri when Carlisle proclaimed “your heart’s a big tent, everybody gets in.” After gathering together all the world’s weirdos and misfits under the big tent, with 2024’s Critterland, Carlisle let them loose into the world. Now, on Winged Victory, they speak for themselves, unencumbered by social expectations. Victory, Carlisle’s first self-produced album, will be released June 27 via Signature Sounds. It both indulges a few of his wildest dreams (including a version of Richard Thompson’s “Beeswing,” among several traditional folk song covers), and feels like the inevitable sequel to Critterland’s charismatic menagerie of chaos. Though occasionally raunchy, and routinely provocative, Victory is not afraid to make a spectacle for the sake of a point. Victory should be understood as a reflection. It revels in the beauty of tiny, monetarily-worthless moments and things, offering with them a consideration of our innate humanity.
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Other, Singer-songwriter, Americana, Folk, Old-timey
Willi’s a great performer who engages with the audience through intelligent songs and stage banter. Brings everyone along with sing alongs and emotional presence. Just a great experience.
Mississippi Studios Portland, ORIt was my first time at The Burl. It's a Great set-up and venue. It was my second Willie show. The man is a force of nature. See him!
The Burl Lexington, KYUnbeliveable! Willi played with such passion and quality. I was luck to see him in such a small venue on his way to much bigger things.
Schubas Chicago, ILAMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! So much more than just music. I laughed, I cried, I sang, I watched giant puppets get hit by big skillets. What an adventure.
Aladdin Theater Portland, ORIt was a great show. Great folk vibes, great crowd work, some fun gags (I wont spoil for you). Really a fun time. Thanks Willi (et all)
Lincoln Hall Chicago, ILYes, Willi Carlisle is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Willi Carlisle concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Willi Carlisle tour is scheduled for 38 dates across 37 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Willi Carlisle is scheduled to play 38 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Willi Carlisle's tour starts Sep 26, 2026 and ends on Dec 20, 2026. They will play 37 cities; their most recent concert was held in Minneapolis at Cedar Lake Point Beach and their next upcoming concert will be in South Burlington at Higher Ground.
As part of the Willi Carlisle tour, Willi Carlisle is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
