Brandi Carlile, Sisterhood & Stage Presence: A B-Side Chat with Carrie and Nancy

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes listeners to a B-side episode of Set Listing Bruce featuring returning Springsteen fans Carrie and Nancy to talk about Brandi Carlile. Jesse shares his “Road to Damascus” moment after seeing Carlile in Fort Worth, and Carrie and Nancy recount how they discovered her music, including Carrie’s entry point through The Highwomen and Nancy’s first show in Nashville during a stormy night that included Wynonna Judd’s first public appearance after her mother’s death. They discuss Carlile’s charisma, humor, gratitude, political courage, faith, and her Bruce-like relationship with fans, plus the deep bond and shared business arrangement with bandmates Tim and Phil Hanseroth. The conversation covers soundcheck fundraisers, favorite and “chased” songs, The Highwomen, and album recommendations, ending with Jesse’s reflections on community and artists who match great art with admirable character.

00:00 Patreon Thanks

01:29 Episode Setup

02:47 Meet Nancy and Carrie

04:35 Carrie Finds Brandi

06:36 Nancy’s First Show Magic

10:14 Fort Worth Lightning Moment

14:30 Stage Presence Like Bruce

21:47 Band Loyalty and The Twins

28:44 Courage and Activism

31:20 Faith and Inclusivity

35:49 Authenticity and Banter