
Attempt number 1, thwarted by a power cut and an inability to make the rearranged date, attempt 2 and 3, laid to rest due to ash clouds and the cost of touring. Making tonight number attempt number 4 and judging by the marathon queue a good hour before doors, it seems no one is leaving anything to chance. The first night of a set of solo shows, Brandi Carlile informs a delighted crowd that her usual back up (the Hanseroth brothers Tim and Phil) told her London was the place to start and judging by the continued singing, lively heckling and continued applause, they may well have been...

Photos of Brandi Carlile at Bush Hall, London on 27th October 2011. Taken by Jo Cox – www.jocoxphotography.co.uk
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