The Best Albums of the Decade (Readers' Picks)
We spent a lot of time brainstorming, voting, arguing and refining our list of The 50 Best Albums of the Decade. But, of course, we got it wrong. Here’s what our readers chose as the 10 Best Albums of the Decade:... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesMerleFest Announces 2010 Lineup, Avett Brothers Headline
North Carolina’s tribute to late finger-picking guitarist Eddy Merle Watson, MerleFest (April 29-May 2), has announced its 2010 lineup. Among the dozens of bands that will contribute to the event’s traditional-plus Appalachian genre are Eddy’s father Doc Watson, David Holt, The Lovell Sisters, Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes, Cadillac Sky, Alberti Flea Circus and many more.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAustin City Limits 2009 Day One Photos Ft. Avett Brothers, Them Crooked Vultures, Phoenix, YYYs and More
[Above: The Avett Brothers]Photos taken by Jason McElweenie at ACL 2009... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsThirteen Raggedy Old Avett Brothers Songs To Make You Love (Or Hate) I and Love and You Even More
If you've flipped through the pages of Paste in recent years—whether physical or virtual—you're likely familiar with the Avett Brothers, if not just flat-out smitten with them. We first told their story back in 2006 and caught back up with them this summer as they prepared for the release of their major-label debut. I and Love and You came on out Columbia's American Records imprint last week, and it's a glorious feat—you can read our own Bart Blasengame's thoughts on the record right here. (For the record, yes, that is the first time Paste—or anyone else, we estimate—has ever committed... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch the Avett Brothers Perform "I and Love and You" on David Letterman
"This is the plight of the Avett Brothers fan: He must keep a stiff upper lip as his heroes trek off into the great unknown mainstream." So says our review of the Avett Brothers' superb I and Love and You, their major-label debut LP, which is out today. And that trek is coming sooner than you think, true believers, because the Brothers debuted on the Late Show with David Letterman last night to perform a stirring version of the album's eponymous single.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsAvett Brothers: I and Love and You
It’s hard to let go. Of a girlfriend. Of an old hound dog. Of a tattered pair of jeans. And maybe most gut-wrenchingly of all... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWatch The Avett Brothers "Laundry Room" Commentary
Click above to watch The Avett Brothers give commentary on their song "Laundry Room" which can be found on their new album I and Love and You, in stores September 29 on Columbia Records.... read more
Found in: Featured Videos16 Albums To Look Forward To This Fall
We've already shared 25 Indie Films we're looking forward to this fall, but here are 16 albums coming out between now and the end of October that we think you should track down. They range from a little-known (in the U.S.) singer/songwriter named Frank Turner who releases a record today, to R.E.M., who has a live double-album coming out Oct. 26. At least three of these will likely end up among my 10 favorites of 2009, including my current Album of the Year.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Avett Brothers Impromptu Backstage Jam @ Newport Folk Festival
Hopefully you have seen Paste's recent A/V video where Sweet Talk brought the Avetts to the top of Fort Adams overlooking Newport Harbor during the Folk Festival. Obviously, it's been our supreme pleasure and good fortune to be part of these mini-concerts over the last couple of years. The guys ability to play at the drop of a hat has never been in question, and this two-minute ditty which happened backstage post-main-stage-set/pre-top-of-the-fort-video shoot exemplifies their bluegrass chops. When they started pickin' and pluckin' it was just for their own enjoyment, then people just start wandering over. Not the best video, but fun!... read more
Found in: Blogs, Sweet TalkGeorge Wein's Folk Festival 50 Photos: Pete Seeger, Avett Brothers, Gillian Welch, Josh Ritter, Mavis Staples and More
[Above: The Avett Brothers]Photos taken by Stephanie F. Black (unless otherwise noted) at George Wein's Folk Festival 50... read more
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