Artist Bio (Full)

Lindsay Clark blends traditional folk, British folk, and her own version of experimental, lyric folk. With influences ranging from Elizabeth Cotton, Fairport Convention, Joni Mitchell, Appalachian folk, a background in classical piano and her father's record collection, she blends many worlds into a uniquely warm sound. She has carved out a vibrant place as an artist with a penchant for poetry, rich harmony and a style of self-taught fingerpicking influenced by Nick Drake, John Fahey and others.

Originally from the small gold rush town of Nevada City, California, she now resides in Portland, Oregon. Her sound has been described as “folk with angelic vocals washing over smooth edges” (1859 Magazine). She has shared the stage with many notable musicians such as Alela Diane, Jolie Holland, Anna Tivel, Nora Brown, Mama's Broke and Michael Hurley. Her latest, Carpe Noctem (2022) was self-produced and engineered / co-arranged with Jeremy Harris (Devendra Banhart / Hand Habits) at Panoramic House on the California coast. The album features William Tyler and Alela Diane, among others. She has also recently contributed to Michael Hurley's latest release, Time of the Foxgloves (No Quarter Records). She is currently recording a new full-length album, featuring collaborations with Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), Mary Lattimore (harp), and Portland locals Matthew Holmes (Haley Heynderickx), Dan Hunt (Neko Case), Paul Moyer and others.

Artist Bio (Short)

Lindsay Clark finds balance between traditional and experimental folk. She uses poetry, rich harmony and a unique style of self-taught fingerpicking influenced by Elizabeth Cotton, John Fahey and Joni Michell, bridging diverse influences in folk, jazz and classical music. Originally from the small gold rush town of Nevada City, California, she now resides in Portland, Oregon (US). Carpe Noctem (2022) was called “stunning” by Bob Boilen (NPR Music). It features Alela Diane and William Tyler and has been featured on BBC Scotland, XRay FM, RTE and others. Crystalline (2018) was called “a rare example of the weight that minimalism can bear in contemporary, reflective folk” (Popmatters)

Recent Press

“Stunning... if you enjoy the ethereal folk sounds of Joan Shelley, then I am hoping you'll love the album I've had on repeat from Lindsay Clark called Carpe Noctem.” - NPR (2022)

“Clark is an acoustic guitar aficionado, a skilled picker, and possessor of a voice that both quivers and comforts as she sings songs that seem to softly glow.” - Bandcamp (2022)

“A rare exhibition of the weight that minimalism can bear in contemporary, reflective folk music.” - Popmatters (2018)

“the indelible beauty of Clark’s songs is that they don’t often resolve. She reveals small details without unveiling the full picture of her life. And she writes her lyrics with the mind of a poet, often using the natural world as a metaphor to comment on the beauty and danger of life.” - Oregon Arts Watch (2022)

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