Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Piano & Voice

Fri. Oct. 09, 2026 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Experience the unmistakable voice and songwriting of Alec Ounsworth in an intimate, piano-driven reimagining of his indie rock catalog.

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Arts at the Armory welcomes Alec Ounsworth—best known as the founder of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah—to the Spotlight Stage on October 9, 2026.

Long recognized for his guitar-led performances, Ounsworth is now exploring a more pared-down approach at the piano—bringing a new level of intimacy and emotional clarity to songs that helped define the early 2000s indie scene.

As the driving force behind Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Ounsworth built a devoted following through a fiercely independent, direct-to-fan approach in the early days of music blogging and MySpace. That commitment to artistic autonomy earned admiration from artists like David Byrne and David Bowie.

Following a run of intimate European shows, this performance offers a rare opportunity to hear Ounsworth’s work reimagined—up close and in a new light.

“The holistic craftsmanship of Ounsworth’s musicality is impressive.” – Allmusic

“…the sort of live-wire creativity that keeps music careers going longer than early skeptics could have imagined.” – NPR

Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show begins at 8:00 PM

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