Pop Quiz: Brandi Carlile

Pop Quiz: Brandi Carlile

Aidin Vaziri | Brandi Carlile is the star of this year's VH1 You Oughta Know tour. The Seattle singer- songwriter's second album, "The Story," was produced by Grammy-winner T Bone Burnett (Counting Crows, Roy Orbison) and includes a collaboration with the Indigo Girls called "Cannonball." The video for the title track and first single was featured earlier this year on an episode of ABC-TV's hit drama "Grey's Anatomy."

Brandi Carlile
Q: So, are you ready to step out on your own?
A: I think I can handle it.
Q: You've played a few shows, haven't you?
A: Yeah, I've played a couple. I've played for a long, long time. I've been touring nonstop like this for three years now, opening and headlining, playing festivals and one-off shows. It's back and forth. But this one is going to be a big one for me. I can't stand it. I can't even sleep. I wish it was tomorrow.
Q: You're that excited?
A: Yeah. I feel like I'm 10 and going to Disneyland or something.
Q: Are you planning some kind of extravaganza or just your regular show?
A: I realize I've got to change it up. I can't go out and keep playing the same show. I'm going to play a few new songs. I'm going to play piano and electric guitar. I don't know what else, but I'm sure it will come naturally. We're bringing out a new drummer, too.
Q: Do you mean a new and improved drummer?
A: Well, it depends. We're always trying to improve.
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