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Brooke a Wish come true

Jonatha Brooke, best known for her gritty, poignant vocals and dexterity on the acoustic… Jonatha Brooke, best known for her gritty, poignant vocals and dexterity on the acoustic guitar, branches out to demonstrate pop-music prowess on her 2007 release, Careful What You Wish For.

For Brooke, the transition came naturally.

“I think it’s a trajectory I’ve always been on. I write pop songs. That’s what I do,” Brooke said during a recent telephone interview.

Currently on tour in Denmark, Brooke will take the stage at Pittsburgh’s Rex Theatre for a solo performance on April 28.

While Brooke admits that extended stints of touring can be a hassle (“You don’t get a good meal, you don’t get a good sleep”), she still loves spending time on the road, experiencing different cities and connecting with her fans.

“Nowadays I only ever tour for about three weeks at a time,” Brooke said, “but I love touring

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