Karen Dahlstrom

*Lover of blue notes and things that go twang.* KAREN DAHLSTROM is a performing songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. Her original songs are rooted in traditional folk and Americana styles. Karen performs both as a solo artist and as a member of the alt-folk band Bobtown. She’s won songwriting awards at the Mid-Atlantic Song Competition and is a two-time finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Competition. Her debut EP, “Gem State," includes songs inspired by her home state of Idaho. Her latest release, "No Man's Land," is an intimate collection of songs, recorded with just voice and guitar. AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2019 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival - Emerging Artist Showcase 2019 Kerrville New Folk Competition - Finalist 2014 Mid-Atlantic Song Competition - Gold Award, Acoustic Folk 2014 Mid-Atlantic Song Competition - 2nd Place, Overall 2014 Mid-Atlantic Song Competition - Honorable Mention, Acoustic Folk 2014 New York Music Daily - Included in Best New York Concerts of 2014 2013 SWRFA Conference - Formal Showcase Artist 2013 NERFA Conference - Folk-DJ Showcase Artist 2013 Kerrville New Folk Competition - Finalist 2013 Cape May Singer-Songwriter Conference - Showcase Artist 2011 New York Music Daily - Included in 100 Best Songs of 2011 #2 and #18 on Folk-DJ Song Chart (Feb 2012) #18 on Folk-DJ Album Chart (Feb 2012) #23 on Folk-DJ Artist Chart (Feb 2012)

Brooklyn, NY