It was my choice last week on Music Togetherness, and I wanted to get to know The Avett Brothers a little better. I'm glad I did, because now I know at least one more show I won't stand to miss.
It was kind of a fitting choice because the band was playing Coachella the weekend I blogged their intro post.
The folk-rock band from Concord, North Carolina stole my heart and got me in the mood for some bluegrass/country exploration. See, I've never much been into country, although I've always had a thing for the fiddle, banjo and cute boys with southern accents - now, I'm seeing the light.
What gets me more than anything is their versatility, their tendency to always stay true to themselves and the emotion and authenticity they put into their music. We focused on four albums (the latter three mostly) - "Mignonette," "Four Thieves Gone," "Emotionalism" and "I and Love and You" - and all were solid (though I've yet to rate them if you want to get specific.
My favorite tracks of the week include "Paranoia in B-flat Major," "Distraction #74," "The Weight of Lies," "Laundry Room," "Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise" and "Slight Figure of Speech."
I cannot wait to see these guys live. If you want a glimpse, check out their Vevo page for some cool video, including this one:
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