Caitlin Canty’s songs feel discovered rather than constructed—rooted in tradition, shaped by lived experience, and delivered with a voice that is both haunting and quietly resolute. Drawing from the grit and grace at the heart of American music, her work blends folk, blues, and Americana into songs that linger long after the last note fades.
Since the release of her critically acclaimed Reckless Skyline in 2015, Canty has become a beloved presence in the roots music world, touring extensively across the U.S. and Europe and performing at festivals like Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, FreshGrass, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival—where she won the Telluride Troubadour songwriting competition. Her song “Get Up” was nominated for Song of the Year at the Folk Alliance International Music Awards and featured on NPR Music’s Songs We Love. Her music has appeared in film and television (House of Cards, Money Heist, Code Black) and has earned over 40 million streams worldwide.
Canty’s newest album, Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove, marks a return to a grittier, more electric Americana sound—echoing Reckless Skyline while reflecting the profound life changes of recent years. Recorded live in the studio while Canty was nearly eight months pregnant, the album captures songs shaped by motherhood, place, resilience, and the shifting meaning of home. Co-produced with Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter), the record was tracked over four days in rural Maine with a band of longtime collaborators, preserving the raw immediacy and emotional clarity of the performances.
Canty’s songwriting is cinematic and precise—her lyrics vivid as short stories, her melodies steeped in blues and folk tradition yet unmistakably her own. Whether whispering a lullaby or leaning into a driving electric groove, she sings with restraint and intention, letting every bend, breath, and quiver carry weight.
“Dreamy and daring.” — Rolling Stone
“A beautiful voice both strong and deliberate.” — No Depression
“Clear-sighted courage and profound authenticity.” — The Bluegrass Situation
This is music shaped by real life—by storms weathered, homes remade, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going. We’re honored to welcome Caitlin Canty back to the Caffè Lena stage.
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