About this Event
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
Tickets available now for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Piano & Voice on Friday, October 9th at Arts at the Armory. Doors open at 7:00pm, the music will start at 8:00pm with a local opener.
Tickets: $35 advance / $40 day of show. General Admission seating.
Tickets purchased for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Piano & Voice are non-refundable. All sales are final.
We strive to be a welcoming, accessible community arts space. We are delighted to announce we will join Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.
Arts at the Armory will offer 10 free tickets (max of 2 free tickets per person) to EBT, WIC and ConnectCareholders for each Spotlight Series performance. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, United States
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