Singer Jewel shares stories from life on ‘Picking Up the Pieces’ tour

First a few patrons showed up to her coffeehouse shows in San Diego. Then a few dozen. Then it was standing-room only. Soon she was taking calls from interested music labels. In 1995 Alaska native Jewel’s debut album, “Pieces of You,” was drawing raves and sales galore when she was but 21. The album, certified platinum…