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Brandi Carlile Americana

Peter Zimmerman May 2, 2011 No Comments

With the upcoming release of her new live album, Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony, Brandi Carlile opened up about all aspects of her career, ranging from beginning in Seattle up to the new studio album she’s already recorded. In the meantime, we also touched upon her strong bond with the Indigo Girls, her love for recreating synth-based 80s music and why she’s carrying on Dolly Parton’s well-deserved diva flame.

Announcing: Newport Folk Fest Lineup

Jeffrey Greenblatt March 24, 2010 No Comments

Earlier this week, news leaked that Levon Helm would take his Ramble on the road to appear at the 51st installment of the legendary Newport Folk Festival. Well, today festival

Bonnaroo Lineup Revealed Today

Hidden Track Staff February 9, 2010 17 Comments

Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a lot of news swirling in regards to the lineup for the ninth annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. All the

Brandi Carlile & Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA 11/29/08

Gabriel Scheer December 2, 2008 No Comments

Playing recently with the Seattle Symphony at the acoustically perfect Benaroya Hall, Brandi Carlile showcased her significant talents and impressive catalog of music. Backed by what was clearly a talented band (in particular, Seattle twins Tim & Phil Hanseroth, who provided lovely backing harmonies), Carlile led the audience through both old songs and new.

Volume 7: Brandi Carlile

Jason Gonulsen May 28, 2008 No Comments

Last week I read in an interview where singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards said she used to listen to music on the bus to school and wonder what others were thinking. Feeling so moved by what she was listening to, she “couldn’t understand how people weren’t as affected as [she] was.” Edwards went on to talk about the real music bug you eventually get when “you start discovering music on your own and not music that friends are telling you about.”

Brandi Carlile: Pageant, St. Louis, MO 10/16/07

Jason Gonulsen November 7, 2007 No Comments

For years now, Brandi Carlile has been doing things the right way. She’s waited her turn, opening shows for Ray LaMontagne, Shawn Colvin, Tori Amos, and Chris Isaak, smiling while indifferent crowds filled into their seats, drinking and talking until the main act was upon them. The singer-songwriter from Ravensdale, Washington knew that her time would come. And for her current tour supporting her latest album, The Story, all eyes are finally on her.