• Avetts in Charlottesville

    When North Carolina rock/grass sensations The Avett Brothers were performing recently in Charlottesville, VA we were fortunate to have Gina Proulx on hand to capture the action. Here is a gallery of images from the show she shared for our

  • Seth Avett model from C.F. Martin

    Martin has introduced a signature model guitar for Seth Avett, one half of the wildly popular rock/bluegrass aggregation, The Avett Brothers. It's based on the D-35, with some special appointments. The traditional 35 style 3-piece back is Indian rosewood, with

  • Avett Brothers close MerleFest 2013

    One last MerleFest 2013 gallery from Andy Garrigue, who also shared these comments. Heavy numbers poured in Sunday to see The Avett Brothers close down Merlefest 2013, despite the calls for rain throughout the day, and their late afternoon set was

  • Yet more MerleFest 2013 images

    Here's another gallery of Andy Garrigue's photos from MerleFest 2013, this time focusing on The Avett Brothers and their flamboyant cellist, Joe Kwon. Andy shared these few words about their show. “While the attention is often focused on Scott and Seth

  • Avett Brothers and the Legendary Giveback

    Last Friday at Charlottesville, VA's nTelos Pavilion, two legends joined forces for a huge benefit concert billed as the Legendary Giveback. The show was sponsored by Cheerwine, a popular soft drink promoted as an alternative to the wide world of soda,

  • Seth Avett on Doc Watson

    Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see The Avett Brothers perform at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, OH. (I can already see the rigid traditionalists rolling their eyes.) I was thoroughly surprised to see the Avetts perform several tribute

  • Mountain Heart to New Frontier Touring

    Mountain Heart is taking a step up towards the big time. Their rowdy, hybrid show, which mixes elements of bluegrass, blues and rock music, will be represented by New Frontier Touring. They will continue to be managed by Brian Smith of

  • Scott Avett interview online

    Deering Banjos has published a lengthy interview with Scott Avett, of the notorious Avett Brothers. I say notorious because discussions about the band can become quite heated in bluegrass circles, especially where the "that's not bluegrass!" crowd is concerned. From the