Cari Q (real name Cari Quoyeser, born November 10, 1990) is an indie rock singer, songwriter, and performer from Houston, Texas now based in Austin, Texas. Cari has made her career as a guitarist and vocalist touring locally and internationally with her band, but beyond her love for the stage, she considers herself a lyricist above all else. Her sound is bluesy and soulful with a distinctive rock edge, while her lyrics are cutting and poetic.