Who are The Avett Brothers?

The Avett Brothers are an American folk-rock band from North Carolina, consisting of brothers Scott and Seth Avett and Bob Crawford. The band is known for its unique blend of bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and honky-tonk. Their music often features banjo, acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar and mandolin.

Career

The Avett Brothers released their first studio album, Country Was, in 2002. Since then they have released a total of twelve studio albums (including their most recent Closer Than Together). The band has also released several live albums and EPs. They have collaborated with numerous artists such as Neko Case and Paul Simon. The Avett Brothers have also been featured in films such as May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers (2017) and This Is Us (2016).

Awards

The Avett Brothers have received numerous awards over the years. In 2017 they won a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album for their album True Sadness. They were also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2018 for Best American Roots Performance for their song “No Hard Feelings”. In 2010 they were honored with the Americana Music Association's Artist of the Year award.

Legacy

The Avett Brothers have become one of the most beloved bands in American music today. Their unique blend of genres has captivated fans all around the world and has helped to bring a larger audience to roots music. The band continues to tour extensively and is sure to continue to make great music for many years to come.