HavenStory

Today’s “Haven’s Happenstance song: The Women Series,” #bcaware -Brandi Carlile “The Story.” Gosh, where do I start. This songs brings tears, so many, many tears which I have been pushing back, but peace comes with letting them out. For over a decade I thought this story as written by Ms Carlile here was mine. But, now that I’m on my own again, it’s become a story that I alone need to write. And the lovely community at Tumblr has so helped me with the beginnings of that. I saw Brandi in L.A. last year with The Avett Brothers and I was so blown away by both acts. I really didn’t know what to expect, as they both seemed pretty low key. Boy was I wrong. The energy, passion and raw, acoustic talent was eminent all around the theater. Brandi even performed a song completely unplugged with no mic, just clapping, her pure voice. It was incredible. As is this song. And because it holds such special meaning, I feature it as the last artist in my series dedicated to women in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s to better times, much love - xo haven.

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