Talented singer-songwriter, tremendous performer, Northwest gal and Bend fave Brandi Carlile returns to town tonight for not one but two shows at the Tower Theatre.

And get this: They are “very special” Christmas shows! Brandi and Christmas! What? Were cute, fuzzy puppies not available as an opening act?

Anyway, it’ll be great, surely, to hear Carlile and her crack band play holiday tunes in their rootsy meets poppy style. As of Thursday morning, tickets were nearly sold out, so move fast if you want one.

Brandi Carlile; 6 and 9:30 tonight, doors open 30 minutes before showtime; $43 plus fees in advance, $48 at the door, tickets available through the venue; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; www.tower theatre.org or 541-317-0700.