The Avett Brothers
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The Avett Brothers are a non-traditional bluegrass band that originated in Concord, North Carolina. The band is made up of two brothers, Seth and Scott Avett, and a third member Bob Crawford. Risen from the ashes of Seth and Scott's former rock band Nemo, The Avett Brothers combine old-time country, bluegrass, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, honky tonk and ragtime to produce a sound described by the Washington Post as "post civil-war modern rock", or by other reviewers as "grungegrass". The group themselves eschews labels, feeling that "none would do the music the justice. It's simply left up to each person to extract his or her own account from the Avett's music."
Their live performances, generally at smaller venues, showcase their use of three-part harmony and southern rock feel, and are admired for being intense, energetic, and soulful.
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[edit] History
While the Avett’s rock band “Nemo” was still in operation, Scott Avett started experimenting with bluegrass and country music with some old friends at night. After a few street performances, and small incorporations of his rock background to help fine tune the sound, Scott’s brother Seth joined in and they called the get-togethers “The Back Porch Project” or “Nemo Downstairs.” The brothers began writing originals and in 2000, with the help of John Twomey (Nemo guitarist), put together a self titled LP labeled The Avett Bros. Soon after, the band “Nemo” broke up and Scott and Seth continued with the not-so-traditional acoustic music they had been working on.
In early 2002 The Avett Brothers, with help from new stand-up bass player Bob Crawford, recorded their first full album as a band titled Country Was. The band soon went on tour to promote the new album, and in late 2002 began preparations for a follow-up.
After recording a live record of originals and a few covers titled Live at the Double Door Inn, the brothers settled down to compile a new full length album. After 70 hours in the studio, the band put the final touches on their 2003 release called A Carolina Jubilee. The new album encompassed not only the band's intensity, but also its refined sound.
In 2004 The Avett Brothers released their next album, titled Mignonette, and made their musical intentions fully clear. The new CD included new harmonies, introspective lyrics, and a sense of dedication that pushed the band to new heights.
The band released another live recording in 2005, Live, Vol. 2. This combination of live shows features many fan-favorites.
Following another sold-out New Year's Eve show at The Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, NC, the Avetts completed a multi-state tour with Alt-country band, BR5-49 in January. They released Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions in early 2006 to much acclaim.
Their latest album The Gleam was released in September of 2006. The album features just Seth and Scott Avett with a more toned down sound compared to Four Thieves Gone.
[edit] Members
- Seth Avett (vocals, acoustic guitar, stomp cymbal)
- Bob Crawford (upright bass, vocals)
- Scott Avett (vocals, banjo, harmonica, stomp drum)
[edit] Discography
- The Avett Bros. (2000)
- Country Was (2002)
- Live At The Double Door Inn (2002)
- A Carolina Jubilee (2003)
- Swept Away (2003/2004)
- Mignonette (2004)
- Live, Vol. 2 (2005)
- Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions (2006)
- The Gleam (2006)
