The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers - Bella Donna
Artist: The Avett Brothers
Hails From: Concord, NC
Musical Style: Alternative Country, Folk, Rock
For Fans of: Bob Dylan, Wilco, The Jayhawks
Why you should check them out:
Defined by the desire to promote honesty through their music, The Avett Brothers blend folk inspired instrumentation and sweet vocal melodies, creating a level of sincerity unaffected by their growing commercial success and recent major label backing.
Background Check:
The Avett Brothers may look the part of standard folk rock hipsters, but outward appearances are exactly where the similiarities end. With their heart-on-sleeve narratives and overall mission to promote honesty, loyalty and truth, the North Carolina trio are far cry from many typical mainstream agendas. Brothers Scott and Seth Avett have been playing music together since small children, and it shows. Combining sing-along lyrics and mellow guitar and banjo riffs, it’s hard to not get sucked into the sentimental, beautiful and celebratory moments present throughout their songs. While accompanied on stand-up bass by long-time member Bob Crawford, the focal point of their music remains between the intertwinning vocal harmonies of both brothers.
Their most recent EP, The Second Gleam, marks their eleventh release to date. While the Avett Brothers have been playing and releasing albums since 2000, they have only recently gained mainstream exposure with the help of their highly accessible 2007 full-length Emotionalism. With every intention to keep on growing, The Avett Brothers have recently announced a contract with American/Columbia records for their forth coming album produced by Rick Ruben (Johnny Cash, Beastie Boys).
Progressing through eight years of constant touring, the Avett Brothers have collected hordes of dedicated fans eager to support them through their ever growing commercial success. And after listening to just a few of their emotionally charged folk rock tracks you’re going to want to join them.
Where you can find them in cyberspace:
www.myspace.com/theavettbrothers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_avett_brothers
Where you can find them on tour:
These guys were amazing on Austin City Limits. The song above is good but they have much better.