The Avett Brothers

The Avett Brothers are an American folk-rock band formed in Concord, North Carolina, centered on brothers Scott and Seth Avett. Growing up with early ambitions in rock and pop, they gradually moved toward a rootsier sound rooted in old-time and bluegrass traditions, building what became a distinctive blend of folk, rock, punk energy, and country storytelling. Upright bassist Bob Crawford became a longtime core member, and the band's lineup has expanded over the years with additional instrumentalists.

Known for their raw emotional honesty and dynamic live performances that swing between quiet acoustic passages and full-band intensity, the Avett Brothers built a devoted following through constant touring before reaching wider commercial success. Their songwriting often explores themes of love, mortality, family, and personal struggle, delivered with a mix of vulnerability and cathartic energy.

The band's partnership with producer Rick Rubin marked a turning point, helping bring albums like I and Love and You to a broader audience and yielding staple songs such as «I and Love and You», «Head Full of Doubt, Road Full of Promise», and «Murder in the City». Their catalog spans multiple acclaimed records that have made them one of the defining folk-rock acts of the 2000s and 2010s American roots-music revival.