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BRANDI CARLILE IN CONCERT:
Alt-country sweetheart Brandi Carlile has crowned Billboard's Top Folk Albums chart twice since her 2005 debut, and it's easy to see why as she performs her heart-rending tunes in concert. Carlile is a world-class belter, and the perfect way her voice cracks when she goes big makes visceral tunes like "The Story" and "The Eye" all the more powerful. Country and folk are squarely in her wheelhouse, but she also dabbles in styles as diverse as rock, R&B, and blues, making for a dynamic concert experience anchored by her elegant songwriting and emotive voice. Whether she's performing songs from 2015's The Firewatcher's Daughter or making jaws drop with her soaring cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", Carlile never fails to impress ticket buyers with her poise, gorgeous voice, and good-natured stage presence.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Brandi Carlile was born and raised in rural Washington state, where she began performing with her mother and brother at age eight. She taught herself to play guitar, and by her teens she was penning her own songs and singing backup for an Elvis impersonator. By her twenties she was performing in Seattle's music scene with her twin brothers, and in 2004 she signed with Columbia Records. Her self-titled 2005 debut topped Billboard's Folk Albums chart, introducing fans to her powerful voice and heart-on-sleeve songwriting. She teamed up with legendary producer T Bone Burnett for her 2007 sophomore album The Story, with stellar results -- the album peaked at No. 10 on the rock charts and scored a breakthrough hit with its title track. Since then Carlile has toured extensively and released four more acclaimed albums including 2011's Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony and 2015's The Firewatcher's Daughter.
This was my first Brandi Carlisle concert, it was also my first Hollywood Bowl experience, and it was the best night of my life. Brandi is charming, talented and gracious. She lights up at the success of her friends, and the sight of her wife. She's a beautiful human, and I'm so happy that I got to see everything she is in person. Thanks for a beautiful night.
This was a dream come true! Brandi and all her guest musicians gave it their all, while setting the intention of raising peaceful energy for the world! Tears were flowing with the phenomenal guest appearances by Annie Lenox and Joni Mitchell. Absolutely historic night at the Bowl.
Perhaps the best show I have seen at the bowl. Brandi invited so many talented friends, and Annie Lennox and Joni Mitchell just left me awestruck! Magically they made us forget the worlds’ tragedies and we sang for peace and pure joy!
There is no finer entertainer than Brandi Carlile. She is the real deal. Generous, humble, conscious of the feelings of others and a good heart. A night of magic when Joni Mitchell appeared on stage - likely one of her last. So appreciative of Brandi for making this happen I will always treasure this night.
Brandi brought out the best of the best for an unforgettable powerful night at the Hollywood Bowl. From Joni Mitchell, Annie Lennox, Allison Russel, Sista Strings and more!
Nights at the Hollywood Bowl almost always feel special and attending shows at this iconic venue in the wonderful climate of SoCal for an outdoor show - almost any show is typically a joyful evening and I'm fortunate to have seen a good number of truly great shows here. Brandi Carlile and Friends on October 14 was an incredible high from start to finish. Acknowledging the pain and suffering members of the audience and those around the world face with the recent terrors of war in the Mideast - and other atrocities elsewhere with an intention at the start of the evening was wise and beautiful and something I wish I had recorded. The entire evening of music was infused with love and joy from a solo song with Brandi on acoustic guitar to the assembly of all the friends in attendance surrounding Joni Mitchell and everything in between. It was a blessing to be present on this luminous evening. The world needs more of the positive joyful energy expressed on this evening and the true love light that radiated from Brandi to the rest of the performers and out to everyone in the audience. Tickets were at a premium price and last minute availability offered better seats at less expensive pricing but I don't regret grabbing seats for this show when they were released as being present for this celebration is something I'll carry with me always. My hope is that the love and joy from this evening radiates from the Bowl around the world. Every song was not to be missed but Brandi's covers of "Madman Across the Water"and "Woodstock"to close out the set both felt like they couldn't be topped. Yet Brandi did have more treats up her sleeve. By literally resetting the stage with a duet by Sister Strings followed by a turn of the stage to reveal a set similar to the "Joni Jams"with all the evening performers fanning out from Ms. Mitchell on her throne with key collaborators Brandi Carlisle and Annie Lennox to her right and left even more joy flowed over the audience and though the surrounding hills. Please find someway to mirror the good energy that Brandi Carlisle puts into the world and radiate it out to those you love. The world is better for this night and will be better if we all can find 5% of this joy within our lives.
The show that Brandi put on at the Hollywood Bowl in October was just amazing! Just to see her is a treat, but the fact that she brought friends like Annie Lennox and Joni Mitchell with her made it one of the best concerts ever.
This was an evening filled with joy and healing energy. Brandi Carlisle is a humble, caring human, who showcased her friends and gave us all a memorable evening. Annie Lennox and Joanie Mitchell were the icing on the cake. I went home with gratitude for a wonderful evening.
This was a special concert—many special guests including Annie Lennox and Joni Mitchell. Sounds amazing, right?! It was! The best part: Brandi Carlile sharing her talent and love for music with all of us at the Hollywood Bowl. She did mix up the Twins’ names, which apparently was a first, which was funny and showed her nerves perhaps. She knew the show was a big deal and we were all enchanted!
What a night! The vibes were great, Hollywood Bowl was beautiful as usual, but Brandi was on fire! Her voice live, is just as good as any studio perfection. My husband really enjoyed himself as well. All her guest performers were also fantastic but to get Joni Mitchell…it was….so special.
What a magical night at Hollywood Bowl with Brandi! She never disappoints and this night was extra special with friends, Annie Lennox and Joni Mitchell, making appearances! Loved every minute of this night of music with so many music icons. Love Brandi Carlile for all she is and gives back as an artist. Forever a fan.
Brandi Carlile is a dream. She's gracious and cool and honest and aware. It would have been enough to see just her in concert...I've been waiting for 20 years! But then, she brought out so many other acts...Lucius, Allison Russell, Blake Mills, Wendy and Lisa, Sister Strings, ANNIE LENNOX and JONI FREAKING MITCHELL! This was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I will be grateful for it for the rest of my life.
Awesome night. Performance was absolutely perfect and full of fun and was even better with special guests.
I have seen Brandi Carlile in concert 27 times, and I have NEVER been disappointed. Each time is a new experience that continually blows my mind. This show was so special and I am grateful that I got to go and be a part of it. If you haven’t seen her, please do your musical soul a favor and go experience Brandi live.🤘
Brandie Carlisle and friends concert was such a beautiful and fantastically fun experience!!
I loved that the show started close the published time of 7:00 pm. By 7:45 pm the lights were down, and Brandi was on stage. I noticed that it was billed Brandi and Friends and I had hoped that her friends included Joni Mitchell. My wildest dreams came true. It was a wonderful evening to hear Annie Lennox and the legend Joni Mitchell on stage.
This venue is amazing. We were sitting pretty high up and you could still hear everything crystal clear. You’re literally in a bowl so the sound quality is beautiful. Only con I would say was the parking situation. We didn’t get parking passes so we had to park a 20-minute walk away from the venue. But honestly, walking that 20 minutes is the way to go. If you park in the venue, you will be sandwiched in and have a hard time getting out at the end of the night… especially for a sold-out show like this one.
Brandi Carlyle is not only a consummate performer but exudes sincerity and warmth within her and for her audience. Add to that a phenomenal music experience unlike anything that I have experienced in years and for me, it was truly........other worldly. Annie Lenox took my breath away with her performance and seeing Joni Mitchell ..... last seen by me 40plus years ago at Dorthy Chandler Pavillion........left my heart full.
Fantastic concert! So many talented musicians in one night
And the seasons they go round and round And the painted ponies go up and down We're captive on the carousel of time We can't return we can only look Behind from where we came And go round and round and round In the circle game
