10 Nov, 2009 - 'Give Up The Ghost' released 23rd November!
Brandi Carlile releases her third album ‘Give Up The Ghost’ on November 23rd. After two albums and non-stop touring, 'Give Up The Ghost' is her most candid recording to date. The album features her long-time band including twins Tim and Phil Hanseroth and cellist Josh Neumann, and was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, CA.
Brandi Carlile releases her third album ‘Give Up The Ghost’ on November 23rd. After two albums and non-stop touring, 'Give Up The Ghost' is her most candid recording to date. The album features her long-time band including twins Tim and Phil Hanseroth and cellist Josh Neumann, and was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, CA.
The recording of ‘Give Up The Ghost’ presented the realisation of a dream for Brandi – the opportunity to work with her idol, Elton John, duetting on the song 'Caroline'
“Brandi has an amazing voice,” he says. “She’s a great songwriter and has a tremendous career ahead of her.”
Brandi says that Elton played a key a role in her evolution as an artist: “I’ve been listening to country and western music my whole life and I was totally immersed in Grand Ole Opry culture, wherein the entertainers are usually not the ones who wrote the music. But when I was 11 and discovered Elton John, I realised that performers do write and perform their own songs, and I immediately went out and got a keyboard and started writing.” When they recorded together, “I was just overwhelmed by the years, and by the influence that somebody can have on another person’s life without even knowing it.”
‘Give Up The Ghost’ also features Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers multi-instrumentalist Benmont Tench, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls and was produced by Grammy award winner Rick Rubin & Jason Lader.
The recording of ‘Give Up The Ghost’ presented the realisation of a dream for Brandi – the opportunity to work with her idol, Elton John, duetting on the song 'Caroline'
“Brandi has an amazing voice,” he says. “She’s a great songwriter and has a tremendous career ahead of her.”
Brandi says that Elton played a key a role in her evolution as an artist: “I’ve been listening to country and western music my whole life and I was totally immersed in Grand Ole Opry culture, wherein the entertainers are usually not the ones who wrote the music. But when I was 11 and discovered Elton John, I realised that performers do write and perform their own songs, and I immediately went out and got a keyboard and started writing.” When they recorded together, “I was just overwhelmed by the years, and by the influence that somebody can have on another person’s life without even knowing it.”
‘Give Up The Ghost’ also features Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers multi-instrumentalist Benmont Tench, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls and was produced by Grammy award winner Rick Rubin & Jason Lader.
24 Jun, 2009 - Glasgow show upgraded!
Glasgow show upgraded!
Brandi's Glasgow show has been upgraded (a running theme it would seem for Brandi in the UK at the moment!) to The Garage!
for new venue in Glasgow
Ticket link info:
www.seetickets.com
0871 220 0260
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for new venue in Glasgow
Ticket link info:
www.seetickets.com
0871 220 0260
Love Brandi HQ
09 Jun, 2009 - London show upgraded!
London show upgraded!
Brandi's London Jazz Cafe show has been bumped up to Scala due to great demand for tickets!
01 Jun, 2009 - Brandi adds new UK dates!!
UK gigs in August 09
Hi Britain!
Brandi will be headlining at 3 shows this summer (see gig listings section) in Glasgow, Manchester and London throughout August.
Get tickets while they're hot!
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Brandi will be headlining at 3 shows this summer (see gig listings section) in Glasgow, Manchester and London throughout August.
Get tickets while they're hot!
Love Brandi HQ
15 Aug, 2008 - Brandi storms U.S. album chart
Brandi has stormed into the U.S. top 10 album chart after her track 'The Story' aired this week in a new General Motors eco-friendly advert!! Check it out here
Brandi has stormed into the U.S. top 10 album chart after her track 'The Story' aired this week in a new General Motors eco-friendly advert!! Check it out here
16 Jun, 2008 - New London show
Brandi will be playing at a Mean Fiddler night at the Arts Theatre in London on Monday 28th July. Click here to get tickets.
Brandi will be playing at a Mean Fiddler night at the Arts Theatre in London on Monday 28th July. Click here to get tickets.
16 Jun, 2008 - 'The Story' single out 28th July
Brandi's second single 'The Story' is released on 28th July. Head over to iTunes and get a free bundled video of Brandi performing the song live at an acoustic session.
Brandi's second single 'The Story' is released on 28th July. Head over to iTunes and get a free bundled video of Brandi performing the song live at an acoustic session.
23 May, 2008 - Brandi to play Sage Gateshead SummerTyne Festival
Brandi will be playing the Sage Gateshead SummerTyne Festival in Newcastle on 26th July. Find out more and get tickets here
Brandi will be playing the Sage Gateshead SummerTyne Festival in Newcastle on 26th July. Find out more and get tickets here
02 May, 2008 - Video diary - on tour with Newton Faulkner
Back in March Brandi performed as special guest to Newton Faulkner on five of his sold-out UK tour dates.
Well, we followed Brandi around with a camera and captured it on film. Highlights include Brandi's legendary cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah!
Watch the video here.
Well, we followed Brandi around with a camera and captured it on film. Highlights include Brandi's legendary cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah!
Watch the video here.
Back in March Brandi performed as special guest to Newton Faulkner on five of his sold-out UK tour dates.
Well, we followed Brandi around with a camera and captured it on film. Highlights include Brandi's legendary cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah!
Watch the video here.
Well, we followed Brandi around with a camera and captured it on film. Highlights include Brandi's legendary cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah!
Watch the video here.
28 Apr, 2008 - Brandi on Later - watch again
Watch Brandi's incredible performance on Later with Jools Holland in the video player below or visit Brandi's YouTube channel here.
Watch Brandi's incredible performance on Later with Jools Holland in the video player below or visit Brandi's YouTube channel here.
22 Apr, 2008 - Brandi on Later with Jools Holland... tonight!
Brandi's performance on Later is to be broadcast tonight live from the studio. Tune into BBC2 from 10pm.
Brandi's performance on Later is to be broadcast tonight live from the studio. Tune into BBC2 from 10pm.
The show will be repeated again this Friday 25th. In the meantime why not check out an interview with Brandi getting ready in the dressing room here.
The show will be repeated again this Friday 25th. In the meantime why not check out an interview with Brandi getting ready in the dressing room here.
21 Apr, 2008 - Today's the day... album out now!
The wait is over... Brandi's UK debut album 'The Story' is released today.
The wait is over... Brandi's UK debut album 'The Story' is released today.
Get the CD here and put it into your computer to gain access to two bonus tracks and exclusive videos, including Brandi performing 'The Story' at an acoustic session.
Download from iTunes here and get a free bonus live track and a video tutorial how to play 'The Story' on the guitar.
If you've purchased the CD already put it in your computer and follow the instructions or click this link.
Get the CD here and put it into your computer to gain access to two bonus tracks and exclusive videos, including Brandi performing 'The Story' at an acoustic session.
Download from iTunes here and get a free bonus live track and a video tutorial how to play 'The Story' on the guitar.
If you've purchased the CD already put it in your computer and follow the instructions or click this link.
"She silences the chatter and leaves the room spellbound in awe of her great asset - that voice" - The Independent
There is an undeniable buzz on Washington born singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile. In her native America, she has already made a name for herself, and was tipped by Rolling Stone as one of the 'top ten artists to watch'. Discovered by Rick Rubin, and produced by T Bone Burnett; she certainly has the dream team behind her - but yet her sound is so fresh and natural, and clearly personal. Her American success ignited a buzz here which led her to sell out the Borderline on her first visit here in November. She has since supported Newton Faulkner on tour.
Combining blues and soul with a nod to Bonnie Raitt, Carlile's music can be described as a sonic soundscape of honest vocals, organic sounds and arresting delivery, she blends raw music with real talent. Highlights include the single 'Turpentine' - which featured in the smash-hit US show 'Grey's Anatomy' and a duet with Elton John on her latest album on a track called 'Caroline'. New album 'Give Up The Ghost' is set for UK release on 23rd November.
There is an undeniable buzz on Washington born singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile. In her native America, she has already made a name for herself, and was tipped by Rolling Stone as one of the 'top ten artists to watch'. Discovered by Rick Rubin, and produced by T Bone Burnett; she certainly has the dream team behind her - but yet her sound is so fresh and natural, and clearly personal. Her American success ignited a buzz here which led her to sell out the Borderline on her first visit here in November. She has since supported Newton Faulkner on tour.
Combining blues and soul with a nod to Bonnie Raitt, Carlile's music can be described as a sonic soundscape of honest vocals, organic sounds and arresting delivery, she blends raw music with real talent. Highlights include the single 'Turpentine' - which featured in the smash-hit US show 'Grey's Anatomy' and a duet with Elton John on her latest album on a track called 'Caroline'. New album 'Give Up The Ghost' is set for UK release on 23rd November.






