Brandi Carlile plays MontBleu at Stateline on Aug. 2.

Hailed in 2006 by Rolling Stone magazine as its “Artist to Watch,” Carlile’s emotionally powerful songwriting and acoustic guitar work has crossed all boundaries between small venues and large stadiums, opening for such acts as Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, and India Arie.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the show. Doors open at 8pm; show begins at 9pm.