Pictures and write-up by James Laffin
As the previous act came to a close, a hush came over all present; we knew who was coming on next. As the WDST announced The Avett Brothers, an explosive wave of applause rocked the hill. The band wasted no time, stepping right up to their instruments and launching into the first number, with Scott's vocals having a captivating effect on everybody.
The cello sang with a voice of it's own; the bass was slapped out in perfect accompaniment to the solid drum lines; the guitar kept the rhythm and the banjo lent it's twang. Most numbers were upbeat and incredibly energetic. I actually had a bit of trouble standing still enough to snap these pictures due to a curiously strong desire to dance (as literally everybody else was doing). According to a lovely woman named Audrey: 'They've swept us away'. The numbers the piano was brought out for slowed the tempo and put even more feeling behind the act, and the brothers' vocal harmonies effortlessly took us off our feet.
The Avett Brothers have once again shown us their array of talents. Solid playing, great lyrics, and an infectious set of smiles that never seemed to leave the performers' faces. They're making great music, and they know it.
2 comments:
I was wondering if you knew the lineup on the stage for their set during MJ. What was everyone's name? Who was on piano? TY!
I loved your blog. Thank you.
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