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Review 1 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi rocked as always!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When she came on stage barefoot and played the entire concert that way. @

Setlist: Dreams, I Will, Dying Day, Looking Out, Happy, Folsom Prison Blues, Creep, My Song, etc. @

Opening act(s): Katie Herzig @

Posted 10/05/2009

by PGrace

Location: Dover, NH

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This was my 8th Brandi concert and she never disappoints. The music on her new album, releasing in c.d. format tomorrow, is also true Brandi quality. I get lost in her voice and find myself in a place of Zen. She has the ability to draw her audience in with her complex charm that is both powerful and modest. Her humble nature is truly amazing and makes you wonder if she fully realizes the impact her musical abilities has on her fans. The twins, Phil and Tim, and Josh on the cello all are in keeping with her humble style and you get a sense of the closeness they share. The dummer on this tour, Allison Miller, was amazing and seems the perfect fit for this band. All in all... an incredible experience. If you haven't seen Brandi live... buy your tickets today!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When she came on stage barefoot and played the entire concert that way. @

Setlist: Dreams, I Will, Dying Day, Looking Out, Happy, Folsom Prison Blues, Creep, My Song, etc. @

Opening act(s): Katie Herzig @

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Review 2 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Another great peformance!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Pounding performance of latest single "Dreams" @

Posted 03/15/2010

by onebluecat

Location: Dallas, TX

The concert was great. It was another amazing performance by Brandi with a great little acoustic surprise by the twins covering a Simon and Garfunkel favorite. The set list included songs from all three albums, but of course focused on the newest release. She opened with a completely a cappella performance that proved her vocal talent effortlessly. Brandi attempted to do a bit of storytelling, "unplugged" style, but was beaten out by shouts of "your HOT!!" None the less, the cover of "Mad World" was beautifully done on piano, reminiscent of Gary Jules version from Donnie Darko and generations away from the Tears for Fears version. I was hoping to hear Radiohead's "Creep" but I will have to settle for the live single and hope to hear it the next time I see her. As usual she tirelessly signed autographs for all her fans after the show. If I hadn't had to go to work, the next day, I would've stayed and waited all night for another chance to chat with her. Looks like I'll have to settle for a t-shirt and Live CD.

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Pounding performance of latest single "Dreams" @

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Review 3 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi Carlile is best live

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

,CA @

- Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @

Opening act(s): Gill Landry @

Posted 03/13/2010

by MusicWmyn

Though her albums are incredible, and good song writing translates onto CD, the best way to listen to Brandi Carlile is live. She is a great performer, and her band is right there with her.

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

,CA @

- Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @

Opening act(s): Gill Landry @

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Review 4 for Brandi Carlile

3 / 5

Brandi getting stronger

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Posted 03/13/2010

by paulster

Saw Brandi as opener for Indigo Girls twice in the past; now seeing her own show was a great experience. Her band was quite strong, good sound, and seemed to have a lot of fun. Enough songs now with 3 albums behind her to have a varied show, and some good fun covers of other songs. Definitely worth watching if you like singer-songwriters.

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

,CA @

- Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @

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Review 5 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi rocks!

House of Blues @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- 03/11/2010 @

Favorite moment: Her signing "That Year", "Before it Breaks", and Roy Orbison's "Crying" @

Opening act(s): Gil Landry @

Posted 03/13/2010

by Kasper315

Location: San Diego

This was my third Brandi Carlile concert and she is always amazing! You must see her live to understand how gifted she really is and how great her band is.

House of Blues @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- 03/11/2010 @

Favorite moment: Her signing "That Year", "Before it Breaks", and Roy Orbison's "Crying" @

Opening act(s): Gil Landry @

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Review 6 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi Delivers

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- Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @

Posted 03/13/2010

by JohnJohnJohnJohn

Brandi and her band delivered a great performance last night! She played music from all three of her albums -- they sounded great. The venue is just small enough so that she was able to sing and play one of the songs completely unplugged like "in her living room". The only down side was they were 15 minutes or so late, so when you're standing room only in a packed crowd, that got old. Other than that, a great show!

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

,CA @

- Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @

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Review 7 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi Carlile is special!

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Too many to count,...the entire show from start to finish, including the encore! @

Opening act(s): Gill Landry @

Posted 03/12/2010

by Anonymous

Location: San Diego

My wife and I first saw Brandi Carlile when she opened up for the Indigo Girls a few years back at Humphreys. She was special then and even more special now. More special only because she only has more beautifully touching songs to sing. The Story and the Ghost are both two of our favorite albums. Listening to her CDs is one thing but you feel the words and Brandi's passion and experiences deep in your soul when you hear them live. It's been a while since I've seen an artist who can translate a song like Brandi does. Her shows are special and difficult to match not only due to her beautiful songs, word, and voice but her band supplements her so well that they only add value to an already talented individual. Most important, she and her band are connected, have fun and engage with the audience from the moment they step on the stage until the moment they exit stage right. In fact, I felt as though Brandi honestly doesn't want to end a show. She appears to be so much in her zone that it seems like she could go on for a couple more hours. I hate seeing bands that don't seem to care about the audience, that's not the case with Brandi and her band. She seems to fully understand and appreciate that she's there to perform for her audience, her fan base. To that point, it's easy to tell that she genuinely appreciates the audience and as a result, only wants to give back by performing her best. And performing her best is not only something she does with ease, she sets a new standard.

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Too many to count,...the entire show from start to finish, including the encore! @

Opening act(s): Gill Landry @

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Review 8 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi Carlile just increases her talent!

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,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The Story @

Posted 03/12/2010

by hummusandpita

Last night's concert at the House of Blues was a perfect union of location and performance. Carlile has gained in confidence, crowd control, and overall breathtaking talent. The drummer knocked the socks off. Each member of the band plays with such passion that the crowd celebrates. Great music, great times!

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The Story @

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Review 9 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

A very memorable event

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- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Posted 03/12/2010

by LeChateau

Brandi is simply awesome... I am in love :). She's very well coupled with the twins.

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- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

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Review 10 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi, the Twins, and a cool Cello belt it in SD!

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: A cupella version of "Dying Day" . . . or getting their signatures . . . or when everyone harmonized to "Turpentine" . . . @

Posted 03/12/2010

by Tealy

Wow. From the minute they started to the very last echo of the pedaled cello, the personalities and talent from Brandi and her band did not disappoint. I even saw them at Border's at 6:30 and heard "Closer to you." Brandi's voice sings with the strength of a 7 foot tall woman and assurance of someone who is truly happy! The twins did not stop smiling through out the show. They even did an a cupella version of "Dying Day," without any microphones - I like to think it's because I emailed the band to suggest it!!

We jammed to Johnny Cash, teared up to a song about suicide called "That Year," harmonized in three groups to "Turpentine," got quiet for a prop 8 Bob Dylan tribute, danced to happy "Caroline" song about her 3 yr old neice, sang along to Mad World, then ended with piano and a pedaled cello! What a wonderful live performance. They stayed and I got three signatures: brandi, timmy and phil! They were real genuine people.

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: A cupella version of "Dying Day" . . . or getting their signatures . . . or when everyone harmonized to "Turpentine" . . . @

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Review 11 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

PHENOMINAL!

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The whole night! @

Opening act(s): Enjoyed, but the violin overpowered the lead singer. @

Posted 03/12/2010

by Anonymous

The girl has a voice that can bring down the house. I will NEVER miss a Brandi show!

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Thu, Mar 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The whole night! @

Opening act(s): Enjoyed, but the violin overpowered the lead singer. @

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Review 12 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Even Better Than the Night Before

Shortys At Cypress Bayou Casino @

- Charenton @

,LA @

- Fri, Mar 5, 2010 @

Favorite moment: We made eye contact @

Posted 03/10/2010

by Rmg4999

This show was even better than New Orleans the night before. I was in the front row and she threw me a pick. I think my heart stopped. Kidding (maybe) There wasn't too many people so she didn't follow her exact setlist and played some of her older music. It was a wonderful experience! I could have stood their all night and listened to them play. The talent in the band is phenomenal.

Shortys At Cypress Bayou Casino @

- Charenton @

,LA @

- Fri, Mar 5, 2010 @

Favorite moment: We made eye contact @

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Review 13 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

AMAZING

House of Blues New Orleans @

- New Orleans @

,LA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Mad World cover @

Posted 03/10/2010

by Rmg4999

As usual, the show was amazing! She is definitely an artist I will continue to follow wholeheartedly. They deserve the greatest success for the joy the bring into our lives. Thank you so much!

House of Blues New Orleans @

- New Orleans @

,LA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Mad World cover @

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Review 14 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi Carlile is beyond amazing!!!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: I loved when she sang completely unplugged--not even with a mic. Her voice is unbelievable, and her band harmonizes with her VERY well. @

Opening act(s): Not quite sure what their name was, but they were pretty good. @

Posted 03/10/2010

by BCfan317

Location: Denton, TX

Brandi Carlile is one of the best singers alive! This is the second concert of hers that I've been to, and I loved this one even more than the last. I didn't think that was possible! I like being in the standing area so I can be closer to her (especially during the unplugged part), but of course I had to deal with concert-goers with poor behavior (tall people cutting in front, drunken yells during serious songs, etc.) But seeing Brandi up close was worth it! Awesome singer, awesome band, awesome covers ("Mad World" by Tears for Fears to close the show!!!), just plain AWESOME!!!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: I loved when she sang completely unplugged--not even with a mic. Her voice is unbelievable, and her band harmonizes with her VERY well. @

Opening act(s): Not quite sure what their name was, but they were pretty good. @

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Review 15 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi Carlile at Her Best

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Full electric versions of many of her songs from the new album. @

Posted 03/10/2010

by VeryLuckyPierre

Location: Dallas, TX

Sunday night the city of Dallas was treated to a great concert from Brandi Carlile and her band. The quality of the songs fit the mood of the evening as the crowd was full of fans, many of them singing along. House of Blues was the perfect intimate setting and the sound mix was as good as it gets. Brandi's voice was strong and up front in the mix. Her backing band was superb and added a version of "Sounds of Silence" that let you know where all those fantastic harmonies originated. The song mix featured many selections from her new album, "Give Up The Ghost". Lucky Pierre says check it out......

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Full electric versions of many of her songs from the new album. @

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Review 16 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Great as always

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Everything before the final note. @

Setlist: Oh Dear, Looking Out, Late Morning Lullaby, My Song, Dying Day, I Will, Caroline, Josephine, Times They Are A Changin', Dreams, Turpentine, The Story, Sounds of Silence, Folsom Prison Blues, Crying, That Year, Pride and Joy, Mad World @

Opening act(s): Don't remember. Forgettable. @

Posted 03/09/2010

by SenorBuckwheat

One of the best live performers anywhere. It's a shame that she is not more well known. She'd make a joke out of performers like Taylor Swift and Miley Cryus if put on the same stage.

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Everything before the final note. @

Opening act(s): Don't remember. Forgettable. @

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Review 17 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Shortys At Cypress Bayou Casino @

- Charenton @

,LA @

- Fri, Mar 5, 2010 @

Posted 03/09/2010

by Anonymous

Very good show. The music and the sound was amazing. I enjoyed the twins very much. They seemed to be having a great time. The Simon & Garfunkle song Sound of Silence was fantastic. Brandi's voice is great and I enjoy her music a lot.

Shortys At Cypress Bayou Casino @

- Charenton @

,LA @

- Fri, Mar 5, 2010 @

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Review 18 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Brandi Carlile was simply amazing!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she performed Dying Day without the microphone @

Opening act(s): Some twangy Louisiana singer, he wasn't bad, but wasn't my taste @

Posted 03/09/2010

by NamaMamma

Location: Fort Worth, TX

This show was one of the top best I have ever been to, and I have been to a lot of concerts.

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she performed Dying Day without the microphone @

Opening act(s): Some twangy Louisiana singer, he wasn't bad, but wasn't my taste @

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Review 19 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

BRANDI ROCKED IT!!!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Too many to include. Entire show was awesome, from start to finish. @

Opening act(s): Gil Landry @

Posted 03/08/2010

by Llorrac

Location: Dallas

Awesome show! Brandi and the twins were fantastic. Fantastic stage presence, crowd interaction, and mix of songs. They played fan favorites and songs that resonated with them, as artists. I can't recommend Brandi Carlile enough. If you have the opportunity to go see her, don't miss it, you won't be disappointed. Crystal clear voice, control, and incredible emotion conveyed with her singing. Male, female, young, old, GO SEE HER!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Too many to include. Entire show was awesome, from start to finish. @

Opening act(s): Gil Landry @

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Review 20 for Brandi Carlile

5 / 5

Great show, great venue

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Brandi played the electric guitar! @

Posted 03/08/2010

by nellygrey

Wow. This was our third BC show, and by far the best. Really amazing concert from start to finish. HOB staff is top notch. Worth every penny.

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

,TX @

- Sun, Mar 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Brandi played the electric guitar! @

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