Ramseur Records
Released: 09.19.06
First I should start out describing the Avett Brothers. The band is made up of three guys: two of them brothers and one a close friend of the brothers. One guy plays upright bass. The other has a banjo and a bass drum, while the other plays guitar with a high hat. A friend of mine described their sound as blues, bluegrass, punk, rock and folk mixed up in a blender. Yes.
They put on a high energy, foot-stomping show. Their recent release in 2006 "Four Thieves Gone" is one of my favorite releases of 2006. I saw them play earlier this year at The Southgate House promoting this album. I immediately became a fan of their presence and sound. Their recent release The Gleam is a more intimate glance into their songwriting. The album stays more on the folk path throughout as both brothers sing about drinking, lost relationships, and losing sight as time goes on. It's the kind of album that you listen to when you need some quiet time to reflect and take a glimpse into your life. So, pick up a copy and sit outside in a rocking chair and rock away, Cracker Barrel style.
-Kate Sachs
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