The big buzz going on in the music world right now is about a band you may have heard of – The Avett Brothers. In fact, I even wrote about them in this column back in 2006.
The end of last month saw the Avetts release their major label debut I And Love And You. The record dropped in stores and online on Sept. 30. That same night, they made a television appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman”.
Our area has a wealth of music history. Although, it’s been a while since we have had a band take the national stage by storm the way the Avetts have.
I remember seeing them perform for the first time at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte back in 2003. There might have been 75 – 100 people in the room that night. Ever since that night, I have been hooked. In fact, I was so impressed; I spent the next couple of years bragging on them to family and friends.
Now, if you had asked me six years ago if I thought they would have made it as far as they have, I would have said no. That’s not because I don’t think they have the talent. I just know my musical tastes have never been mainstream by any means. Most of the music I find ‘good’ rarely becomes a household name.
Obviously, the Avett Brothers have what it takes to make it on the national scene. They have taken traditional sounds and have rearranged them in a such a way that sounds new and exciting.
These guys have worked especially hard to get where they are today. They spend so much time on the road playing live, it’s a wonder they even find the time to write and record new songs. But they do. Since 2003’s A Carolina Jubilee, they have released four full-length recordings, and two EPs.
How did they get to the top? Not by luck – that’s for sure. They have created the right sound at the right time. And with producer Rick Rubin’s fingerprints on this new project – they are sure to soar even further from here.
There’s no telling where it will end. But one thing is for sure, I hope they enjoy the ride. I know I will.
