Profile :: Carol Montag

What makes a Carol Montag performance memorable and unique is the sum of its parts:
A powerful, crystal clear voice, a remarkable ability on guitar and piano, songwriting of immense depth that employs vivid imagery, and the ability to take the stage like a pro, captivating audiences and transporting them to another place and time.

Carol first began singing and performing at an early age in church in her native Ames, Iowa. She studied piano and flute while still in school and learned to play the guitar by ear. While in college she played in a various acoustic groups. Eventually, she began performing solo inrestaurants, coffeehouses, colleges, festivals, and concert series throughout the Midwest and Canada.

Critics and audience members often mention that listening to her sing a cappella is both mesmerizing and evocative .

"When I'm on stage I try to put myself in the place of the audience and imagine what I would like to hear if I were out there. My voice is the tool I use to help people feel the way I am feeling, to convey an emotion, a thought, or experience. "

Montag has also been noted for appealing to audiences of all ages with a relaxed stage presence that puts everyone at ease. "For me performing is a privilege and a time when I can connect with people I may not even know on a very personal level."