Brandi Carlile

[Stromata]

Brandi's new album, The Story dropped on Tuesday and I had the pleasure of seeing her for the 5th time on Monday.

If you haven't checked her out yet, you should. And for all you Grey's fans this Thursday they are going to premiere The Grey's Anatomy Music Video for The Story.

Here's the preview.

and a few videos from the show you can find here.

the new album is great. at first i didn't like it as much as her first, becuase the songs didn't really strike me right away. but it's one of those albums that you have to listen to a few times and REALLY listen and you realize how good it is.

i highly recommend brandi carlile to anyone who likes folk-rock, singer-songwriters, or just good music in general. "the story" is only 7.99 on iTunes--probably only for a limited time so get it while it's hot!

[eclv]

I think my favorite is Until I Die and Wasted but it's all great! It might be a little over produced in parts but it's fantastic. Love the harmonies.

I get to see her again on Thursday!!

[neos]

I've only been listening for a week-ish and 'What Can I Say' is already on my iTunes Top 5. Really good stuff

[eclv]

So glad you are enjoying her, Nerea. Have you heard the new album yet?

She was great in NYC. Wish I could have also gone to the show on Friday but she's out on tour again this summer supporting the Indigo Girls. Don't care much for them but since they are on the new record I am sure they'll do a song or two together. Brandi is a touring fool! She's still going strong through August. Check out her tour page to see if she's coming to you.

And for the Grey's Anatomy fans, Turpentine will be on tonight.

[tylor2000]

Brandi is a touring fool! She's still going strong through August.

That is no shit.  One look at her myspace....going to a city, jumping around and then returning two weeks later...returning to another place one month later...all the while cruising though all these other places.  8O

[eclv]

You were at the show? I didn't see you.

If anyone is interested, Again Today.com a BC fan site. Is working with Brandi's jr. high school to make a donation in her name for her birthday next month. They are going to present her with a check at her birthday show in Seattle. You can make a donation here.

[eclv]

I was lucky enough to go to an in studio performance at Alice Radio in SF yesterday afternoon and then to her show in San Jose.

Turpentine
Downpour
The Story
Hallelujia

San Jose Setlist (still working on the videos, got the whole show)
Late Morning Lullaby
Fall Apart Again
Have You Ever
Follow
My Song
What Can I Say
Cannonball
Turpentine
Downpour
The Story
Folsom Prison Blues

I took these during soundcheck.

[aleera84]

I'm so addicted to her CD. I bought it last week because I thought the cover looked cool and when I put it on I didn't think much of it but now I can't stop listening to it.
It's a real grower  

Awesome pictures and videos btw, Let.

[me and my piano---tim]

Wow how did you even focus on the music?!

[eclv]

Can you tell I like him most?

Thank you, glad you like her Katie. Katia and I are seeing her again on Saturday (next Saturday.)  

[snapple936]

i really rather like her as well, i should pick up the cd! when i get ready for work in the morning i catch her video for "the story" on vh1 all the time, and it gets stuck in my head for the rest of the day. love it! :-)
kelley

[itsthefiveofus]

I love her well the songs that I have heard of her not to bad.

[me and my piano---tim]

I'm not a big fan or anything, but from what I've heard, I think she will be huge in a few years, probably amongst the older crowd

[eclv]

Yeah, her first fans were older like me but they seem to be all ages now.

Saw her again last night in San Francisco at The Fillmore (SOLD OUT.) She is headling the Vh1 You Oughta Know Tour with A Fine Frenzy. Here the review I posted at AT.com

Seriously, I thought last weekend's House Concert was amazing (well it was) but this was freakin' fantastic. Sooo much energy in that room. It was crazy! There was the usual SF banter and loudness which can be annoying but is funny. The best one was the dude that said, "My wife thinks you're hot!" After Brandi was done laughing she said something like, is it ok if I say, I think your wife is hot?

Yeah so many new songs and damn if I thought the song was called, "That Day." She said the show was supposed to be done but she wasn't getting off stage. I was so happy she included it in her set. I did hear some sniffling. It was even more beautiful than last weekend.

I was really happy there was a poster. For those that don't know, The Fillmore almost always (never figured out why there wasn't one last show with IG) gives you a poster commemorating the show as you leave.

I was also surprised to see Brandi outside signing autographs after the Eugene review. She did go in the bus (it is seriously right outside the front door) but came back out to sign for everyone else. This is how great she is. She was about to get on the bus and said, "Is that everyone?" Amazing. She really is great.



Ok so here's the setlist:

Intro/ a capella
My Song
Wasted
Follow
Late Morning Lullaby
Closer To You (Without as she said I've Just Seen A Face)
Have You Ever
Happy (acoustic)
Josephine (acoustic)
How These Days Grow Long (acoustic) they all stood 1 studio like mic
I Write These Words
Turpentine
Downpour
Madman Across The Water
Love Songs
The Story
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Folsom Prison Blues
What Can I Say
Pride & Joy
That Year
Hallelujia

[eclv]

Sneak Peek at the new video for Turpentine.

I put up some more videos from the show last Saturday at The Fillmore. I am working on Wasted, Katia it should be up soon.