Hotels for Brandi Carlile

A Brandi Carlile show trades on nerve as much as songcraft, built around that voice moving from a near-whisper to a full-throated roar within a single line. Expect a crowd that knows the words to the deep cuts, not just the singles, and a room that goes properly quiet for the ballads. A midweek evening slot means an early finish is unlikely, given how much ground her band tends to cover once they get going.

A beautifully preserved art-deco theatre in Hammersmith, the Eventim Apollo is one of London's best-loved mid-size music venues, hosting touring bands, comedy and one-off gigs. The surrounding west London district blends riverside pubs along the Thames with the bustle of the Broadway's shops and cafés.

Hammersmith station, served by the District, Piccadilly and other lines, sits almost opposite the entrance. Booking a room nearby means you can spill out after the show straight into the neighbourhood's late bars and easy transport.