The songs of the Avett Brothers are honest: just chords with real voices singing real melodies. But, the heart and the energy with which they are sung, is really why people are talking, and why so many sing along. They are a reality in a world of entertainment built with smoke and mirrors, and when they play, the common man can break the mirrors and blow the smoke away, so that all that's left behind is the unwavering beauty of the songs. That's the commotion, that's the celebration, and wherever The Avett Brothers are, that's what you'll find. (
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The Avett Brothers perform at
Terminal 5 tomorrow night (10/17).
From Time Out NY: Levon Helm is simply one of the purest remaining icons of American roots rock. His heart-wrenching vocal twang and loosey-goosey bounce behind the drum kit contributed greatly to the Band’s signature weight, and his down-home persona has even led to a respectable acting career for the Arkansas native. Opening is Okkervil River, whose Will Sheff has (rightly) always been noted for the literate, narrative quality of his lyrics.
The songs of the Avett Brothers are honest: just chords with real voices singing real melodies. But, the heart and the energy with which they are sung, is really why people are talking, and why so many sing along. They are a reality in a world of entertainment built with smoke and mirrors, and when they play, the common man can break the mirrors and blow the smoke away, so that all that's left behind is the unwavering beauty of the songs. That's the commotion, that's the celebration, and wherever The Avett Brothers are, that's what you'll find. (source)
