The Avett Brothers

Formed: 2000 in Concord, NC

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Genre: Folk, Country

Group Members: John Twomey, Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Bob Crawford, Jacob Edwards, Bob Crawford

Biography: The Avett Brothers' music has roots in traditional folk and bluegrass, but also captures the high spirits and no-boundaries attitude of rock & roll -- which is appropriate, since rock is where Scott Avett and Seth Avett first cut their teeth as musicians. Although siblings Scott (vocals, banjo) and ...Read full biography

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Emotionalism

Released: 2007

Label: Ramseur Records

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Americana with attitude is the best way to describe the Avett Brothers' music, a sublime blend of folk, country, hillbilly, and blues, swirled through with pop, rock, and a touch of wry punk. In their ...Read full review

Four Thieves Gone - The Robbinsville Sessions

Released: 2006

Label: RAMSEUR RECORDS

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The first two cuts on the Avett Brothers' Four Thieves Gone, "Talk of Indolence" and "Pretty Girl from Feltre," reveal that the brothers' style of folk (with lots of other stuff thrown into the mix) is ...Read full review

More The Avett Brothers albums: Main Albums (10), Compilations (1), Singles & EPs (5), DVD/Video (2)