The Avett Brothers October 31, 2008

The Avett Brothers are a non-traditional folk rock band comprised of brothers Seth and Scott Avett, and third member Bob Crawford. 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", and by other reviewers as "grungegrass".

The band’s recently released EP, The Second Gleam, debuted on July 22 and cracked the top half of the Billboard Top 200 album sales chart. In 2007, The Avett Brothers earned two Americana Music Association awards (Duo / Group of the Year and New & Emerging Artist) on the strength of their smash hit album, Emotionalism.

Their live performances showcase their use of three-party harmony and southern rock feel and are admired for being intense, energetic and soulful celebrations that entertain and enchant a wide, diverse audience. The October 31st performance will mark the band’s first appearance at War Memorial Auditorium since its sold-out show in September of 2007.

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