Brandi Carlile joins host Raina Douris

Brandi Carlile is one of Americana’s biggest stars right now. She’s won multiple Grammy awards and shared her powerful, warm voice in collaborations with icons like Alicia Keys and Elton John. On the next World Cafe, we’ll find out about Brandi’s connection to Elton John from a young age, inspiring her to perform “Honky Cat” in a talent contest. We’ll hear that story, and more, from her new memoir – PLUS, Brandi performs new music from her album, In These Silent Days, live.

*Brandi Carlile “The Joke” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Brandi Carlile “Right On Time” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

John Prine “When I Get to Heaven” The Tree of Forgiveness

Brandi Carlile “This Time Tomorrow” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Brandi Carlile “Broken Horses” In These Silent Days

Elton John “Honky Cat” Honky Chateau

The Highwomen “Crowded Table” The Highwomen

Joni Mitchell “Little Green” Blue

Brandi Carlile “You And Me on the Rock” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Hour Two
*George Harrison “I Dig Love” All Things Must Pass

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram “662” 662

The Black Keys “Lo/Hi” “Let’s Rock”

Yola “Diamond Studded Shoes” Stand for Myself

Jackson + Sellers “Waste Your Time” Breaking Point

Social Distortion “Ball And Chain” Social Distortion

The War on Drugs “I Don’t Live Here Anymore” I Don’t Live Here Anymore

Grateful Dead “I Need A Miracle” Shakedown Street

Kirsty MacColl “Walking Down Madison” Electric Landlady

Parquet Courts “Walking at a Downtown Pace” Sympathy for Life

The Shins “Goodbye Girl” Levi’s Pioneer Sessions

Squeeze “Tempted” East Side Story

Lucy Dacus “Brando” Home Video

*Optional Song