Symphony joins alternative musician

Apr 19, 2009

Author: Jim Kershner

Position: Staff writer

Source: Spokesman Review

Brandi Carlile? The Seattle alternative singer-songwriter? Backed by an orchestra?

That’s exactly what will happen in the second half of Carlile’s concert on Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.

She’ll perform on her own during the first half of the show. Then the Spokane Symphony, under Morihiko Nakahara, will provide the lush and brassy accompaniment following the intermission.

This is not unprecedented: Carlile recently did a sold-out gig with the Seattle Symphony.

Singer-songwriter Katie Herzig opens the show – and she’s creating a lot of national buzz in her own right.

Tickets are still available through TicketsWest outlets (509-325-SEAT, 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com).