Heartfelt Americana with rock ’n’ roll, delivered with “from-the-gut force” (NPR) and emotive, expansive vocals.

• Brandi Carlile has been performing since she was 7 and began building a hometown fan base when she was in her teens. Today, she writes and performs insightful music around the world with 2 band mates, twins Phil and Tim Hanseroth, who provide textured harmonies to her affecting voice and reflective lyrics.
• Her latest release, Bear Creek (2012), explores fresh territory, creating a unique blend of country, soul, and rock ’n’ roll. With multifaceted talent and crystalline vocals, it is easy to see why AllMusic.com hails her as “a singular talent.”
• Carlile’s hit “The Story” was used in promotions for General Motors and the 2008 Summer Olympics. It was also played on the TV show Grey’s Anatomy.
• “As a singer, Brandi Carlile is prone to let loose, and her voice is a visceral marvel; even the falsetto range is red-blooded and clarion clear.”—American Songwriter
• The Lone Bellow, a folk-rock trio out of Brooklyn, sings earnest songs of romance and redemption with soft acoustic-based instrumentation and swelling 3-part harmonies that evoke the emotional intensity of a gospel choir. This year they released a self-titled debut album that is “full of haunting, passionate songs that breathe with country soul and a kind of autumnal grace” (AllMusic.com).