Brandi Carlile grew up in a musical family in a small town outside of Seattle. Her naturally wonderful singing voice must have made it easy to choose a career in music. She could have slid by using just those pipes, but she worked hard to teach herself how to play piano and guitar, how to layer harmonies with other singers, and how to write songs. She stopped by The Current studio with her band — twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth. Mary Lucia talked to Carlile and the Hanseroths about how to busk and what makes Elton John such great guy.

Songs performed: "Have You Ever" and "The Story"

Hosted by Mary Lucia
Produced by Stephanie Curtis
Engineered by Michael DeMark

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• null Brandi Carlile performs in studio (2005)
• Official Web site
• Brandi Carlile's Myspace page