Willi Carlisle
2 upcoming shows across 2 regions.
Willi Carlisle is a folk singer, songwriter, and playwright. He released his third studio album, Critterland, on January 26, 2026. Carlisle is known for blending traditional folk with contemporary storytelling, and he has performed in venues across the United States, including the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, MA.
Reviews & press
- American Highways ↗ — “With reverence and revulsion, Willi Carlisle's Winged Victory moves to revelry. It takes a certain kind of wondering to start a record with a ...”
- Saving Country Music ↗ — “Willie Carlisle is one such character, making truly traditional folk, but in a manner that makes the music resonate with contemporary audiences.”
- NPR ↗ — “The songs on Willi Carlisle's new album are full of cowboys, dreamers, weirdos and misfits. There's also a donkey, after whom the album is ...”