Cate Armstrong is here to feel. As an open-hearted San Luis Obispo songwriter with an often overthinking mind, she leaves her emotions on the table and pulls out the chair for listeners to sit with every intentional lyric. Her indie folk sound melds simple acoustic guitar and honest vocals, made richer by the relatable stories of her young adulthood and drive for community connection. Additionally, she has performed at local festivals, Whalerock and Live Oak, toured her music across California, opened for nationally recognized artists like Olivia Barton, Lucy Clearwater, and Career Woman, and has crafted her own musical and storytelling focused Tedx “Make Space for the Beauty” in San Diego in February 2026. Advocacy is a big piece of her heart—collaborating with nonprofits like Transitions Mental Health Association, Book More Women, and 805 Undocufund to meld the world between music and collective changemaking.