“Do you know Belinda Carlisle?” I do, but that’s not her. “She was a Bangle.” Also wrong. “And a hell of a gymnastics coach.” That’s Bela Karolyi, buddy. The woman you’re talking to is the very talented singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile. “Ah. She’s the daughter of a Bangle. Bangelldottir, the Icelandic would say.” No. She’s not related … Continue reading Grammy, Pappy