The Avett Brothers

If you've lived in Charlotte for any length of time in the last decade you've no doubt heard of the Avett Brothers. The folk trio hails from Charlotte's northern neighbor, Concord, and is well-rooted in the Queen City having played several sold-out New Year's Eve shows at NoDa's Neighborhood Theatre. The trio's sound is a blend of folk, bluegrass and rock with flashes of country, pop and even punk to set them apart.

The Avett Brothers have released over ten albums with their first big-label produced album, I and Love and You released in June of 2009.

Beginnings

Scott and Seth Avett were the founding members of the rock band Nemo. In 2000 the brothers began experimenting with their now-famous acoustic sound and released the self-titled album "The Avett Bros.". Shortly after, Nemo disbanded and the Avett Brothers continued on releasing 11 more albums before signing with the American Recordings/Columbia Records label in 2008 to release 2009's "I and Love and You".

Band Members

Scott Avett
Vocals, Banjo, Percussion

Scott Avett is both a performing and a visual artist. He began painting in 1999 under the direction of professor and mentor, Leland Wallin and in 2002 he opened an art gallery in Concord.

Seth Avett
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion

The youngest Avett, Seth Avett primarily plays the guitar but also plays drums and piano. Seth Avett has released three albums under the alias "Darling", or "Timothy Seth Avett as Darling".

Bob Crawford
Vocals, Bass

Bob Crawford has been playing stand-up bass for The Avett Brothers since 2002.

Discography

• The Avett Bros. (2000)
• Country Was (2002)
• Live at the Double Door Inn (2002)
• A Carolina Jubilee (2003)
• Untitled (2003)
• Swept Away EP (2004)
• Mignonette (2004)
• Live, Vol. 2 (2005)
• Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions (2006)
• The Gleam (2006)
• Emotionalism (2007) U.S. #134
• The Second Gleam[link] (2008) U.S. #82
• I and Love and You - (September 2009)

Local Media Coverage

Charlotte magazine
The monthly subscriber magazine with an arts, entertainment and lifestyle focus has been following The Avett Brothers since their career began.

• The Avetts' Arrival (August 2009)
• The Avett Brothers Blow Up (July 2007)
• Avett Brothers Getting Bigger (May 2007)
• Band of Brothers (September 2005)

Creative Loafing
The free weekly covers Charlotte's arts and entertainment scene.

• Live Review: The Avett Brothers (December 2007)
• The Avett Brothers Return for Annual Gig (December 2007)
• Avett Brothers Get Their Day (December 2003)