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The Avett Brothers are a non-traditional bluegrass band that originated in Concord, North Carolina. The two brothers, Seth and Scott, formed the group after the breakup of the former rock band, Nemo, adding a third member, Bob Crawford. More recently, they have been joined by cellist Joe Kwon. 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”. For a long time the group eschewed labels, feeling that “none would do the music justice.” Ironically, the Avetts signed to Columbia Records on Independence Day 2008 to record their fifth album with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin. It’s simply left up to each person to extract his or her own account from the Avetts’ 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. The Avetts have been picking up steam opening for Dave Matthews Band and playing SXSW and Newport Folk Festival.
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  • wheresmyturtles

    They're pretty bland..

    28 Apr 3:35pm Reply

  • sunday-cake

    ♥

    28 Feb 5:24am Reply

  • TronMoney

    Seems like The Carpenter has been pretty polarizing according to the comments. Gotta say I'm on the side that loves the new album :D. Sure it's a bit "less energetic", but all albums can't be the same or that'd be boring. Tracks I Never Knew You and Live and Die are great!

    10 Jan 3:56am Reply

  • illiilliiil

    carpenter pretty much sucks balls compared to everything else they've put out

    31 Dec 2012 Reply

  • myseno

    Been jamming to Live and Die :D

    25 Dec 2012 Reply

  • davidwhoward

    Just got carpenter on vinyl. I am happy! My wife and I got our pre-sale tickets for the Feb. 14th show in Ft. Wayne, IN. We are very happy!

    20 Dec 2012 Reply

  • rayneonme

    The Carpenter for Album of the year.....Happy I will be..<3

    6 Dec 2012 Reply

  • dalegribble2001

    Rick Rubin rules music production!!!!!!!!!!!

    28 Nov 2012 Reply

  • rayneonme

    If you are a TRUE Avett fan you understand the new album...If you don't get it maybe one day you will...<<<3<<

    28 Oct 2012 Reply

  • Coolbutlame

    They sure like writing a lot of songs that have "Pretty Girl" in the title.

    25 Oct 2012 Reply

  • Echos_Myron

    Still love the Avetts, but the Carpenter sounds like the Backstreet Boys trying to write a folk album. Think I'll sit this one out.

    27 Sep 2012 Reply

  • Jimpy1707

    The Carpenter is good don't get me wrong, but it's no where near as good as what I'd expect from The Avett Brothers. Worst release so far, but still better than other groups.

    26 Sep 2012 Reply

  • bobby8u

    Im still digesting the new album. Each previous album had a low absorption curve for me, but his one is a bit too glossy (sonically) for my taste.

    24 Sep 2012 Reply

  • cbeckrun

    @catachrestic: maybe after 10+ years of making music they are mellowing out a bit.. these guys are well into their 30's at this point, with families; I doubt they feel more punkish each year. (not to mention if you see them live they still maintain that high energy in every show). I really appreciate the lyrical maturity on this album, they're facing many difficult questions about life, death, and their place in it all.

    20 Sep 2012 Reply

  • ngc1976

    The new album is quite a bit better than the last, but still makes me miss Four Thieves Gone and Mignonette era stuff.

    20 Sep 2012 Reply

  • Punk-Fiction

    The Carpenter is so different from every album ever released except for the fact that it's not. Then again, welcome to the last decade of folk.

    16 Sep 2012 Reply

  • catachrestic

    Maybe it's just me, but with each new album the Avett's sound less like the energetic, punk-ish bluegrass band I originally enjoyed listening to, and more like a 90's boy band. I feel like if the next album was an All-For-One cover album ("I Swear"), I wouldn't be surprised.

    16 Sep 2012 Reply

  • cooldude32

    I like the new album!

    11 Sep 2012 Reply

  • Onaip

    The new album is pretty so far!

    11 Sep 2012 Reply

  • iliveinthewoods

    new album is good

    11 Sep 2012 Reply
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