We’ve recently been singing the praise of a few beyond-Adele artists, including Brandi Carlile.  Check out Carlile with full band performing for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts series below.  Carlile is adept and additive, and deserves much more than she gets.

While we’re dabbling in this genre, we were recently taken aback by the captivating phrasing of Bonnie Raitt as she sang Love Has No Pride with David Crosby and Graham Nash at the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert.  Check it out below the Carlile set.  As good as it gets.  Raitt plays the Santa Barbara Bowl with the always-marvelous Mavis Staples opening on September 23rd.  You can get tickets HERE.