Listen To This: We Go To Texas and….

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We come back a little bit country!

The Avett Brothers are from North Carolina and on the forefront of the alternative Country movement.

Their songs are deep-rooted in folk, pop and soul - all with a Southern sensibility.

The delicious Shame is dipped in twang and beautiful harmonies. Such a pretty love song!

Enjoy it below and then CLICK HERE to check out more finely-crafted tunes from The Avett Brothers.

Posted: Mar 18, 2008 at 11:10 am / Email this »

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April says – reply to this

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1st
Gmoney says – reply to this

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FIRST!
Gmoney says – reply to this

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2nd
Gmoney says – reply to this

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4th
Gmoney says – reply to this

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Okay I LOVE PEREZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
burnplant says – reply to this

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Alternative Country, huh…you mean they are on the forefront of this movement that began about 20 years ago? This…is…cutting…edge…stuff.
Nina says – reply to this

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I LOVE THE AVETT BROTHERS AND I'M FROM NC, thank the lord you've finally got some sense and you're listening to good music!! keep it up!
adel says – reply to this

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1st?
kolby says – reply to this

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you want good souther sounding alternative indie rock. check out Two Gallants "steady rollin"
ctass says – reply to this

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6th!! texas is my home state!
Ashley says – reply to this

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I've seen the Avett Brothers five times, and they're absolutely amazing!
Great pick, Perez
blah says – reply to this

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nononononononono
rufus says – reply to this

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first?
amanda says – reply to this

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i'm from North carolina and i love the avett brothers..they are amazing. thank you so much perez for posting this!!!!!
lauren says – reply to this

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I LOVE THE AVETT BROTHERS!
Linda says – reply to this

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aw the avett bros are one of my favorite bands! NC represent!
first?
cros says – reply to this

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Way to embrace your inner cowboy, Perez!!!
ava says – reply to this

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Seriously now Perez. You went to Austin. For a few days. Austin is hardly country (or not enough that it'd cling). Additionally, it is so so sad that sxsw has become what it has. Sure, it's great for our local economy, but it's terrible for our morale. Alas.
adri says – reply to this

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texas sucks!
hot says – reply to this

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sexy in that mud.
Andrea says – reply to this

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This post made me cry! The Avett Brothers are my favorite band and have been for years. For a Native North Carolinian and a HUGE Perez Hilton fan this is the greatest post you have ever made!
Nikki says – reply to this

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GOOD GRIEF! If I wanted to hear a music review from a REAL CRITIC, I would go to a MUSIC REVIEW site! Stick to what you know… uneducated grammar and copying from other gossip sites!
{itz hillary bitchez] says – reply to this

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perez honey, theze guyz look
zexy in that mud…
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aubrey says – reply to this

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Wow, I can't believe you like this. I'm impressed.
Tara says – reply to this

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i've been loving the avett brothers for years.. love them. about time you got some good stuff on here. try some Ryan Adams too..
beebeefox says – reply to this

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i have been listening to them for some time. they are trule amazing. never thought fame would find them. my little secret is out!
Jillian says – reply to this

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I have been listening to the Avett Brothers forever, we love them in Nova Scotia! the travelin song is one of the best, and november blue is beautiful!
J says – reply to this

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I saw them in Philly over two years ago…they're great!
Jordan says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are awesome! I'm going to see them next month. I've had their new CD on repeat for months.
Meg says – reply to this

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This guys are fantastic! They tour ALL the time, so make sure to check them out.
ally says – reply to this

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love scott avett!
Jules says – reply to this

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Nice…love the hint of soul…fresh!
OBAMA IS OVER says – reply to this

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OBAMA IS OVER, HIS CAN'T TALK HIS WAY OUT OF THIS ONE!
katie says – reply to this

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LOVE THESE BOYS! LOVE.
DianaW says – reply to this

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Good music is always good music…hard core rap is my preference but have always appreciated other genres, if it's good music. And, yes, Perezy the Avett Brothers are good music…
liz says – reply to this

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If you like the avett brothers, you should check out Langhorne Slim.
Sam says – reply to this

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amazing…i just bought their album
g says – reply to this

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THEY'LL BE AT BONNAROO!!

weeee
Free Tibet fuck China says – reply to this

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Cressy says – reply to this

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Great song! I like it!
Rachel says – reply to this

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Thank god you are finally coming around to like unshallow music Perez. I love ya though!
amanda says – reply to this

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Im SO GLAD our local boys are gettin some recognition!! they are truly magical-get yourself to a show if you can- most electric and heartfelt performace i've EVER seen!
Cara says – reply to this

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Thanks Perez! THese guys do a GREAT live show!!
Alison says – reply to this

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These guys are the greatest! Bring on the indie music.
xxx says – reply to this

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This is the first that I've heard of these guys and I really like them. Thanks for bringing them to my attention. Their sound is clean and fresh and different enough to make them very interesting. I'm impressed!
kay says – reply to this

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sounds like the Branded Sons! dig it
Tatummm says – reply to this

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i love the avett brothers! i'm seeing them March 30th
boon_babe says – reply to this

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I've been a fan of the Bros. for some time, and it is lovely that you, Perez, with all your exposure are choosing a band that truly deserves the love and attention. The Bros. Rock!
Give them boys some props!
boon_babe (singer of "boon")
sean says – reply to this

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if you like the avett brothers you should check out Langhorne Slim.
ANDY GRIFFITH WOULD BE PROUD says – reply to this

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Andy Griffith would be proud, this sounds straight outta Mayberry.
Ryan says – reply to this

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The Avetts are not only amazing musicians, but kind, humble, wonderful people who always remain loyal and true to who they are. Great pick, Perez!
brooke says – reply to this

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love avett bros
Sarah says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are amazing!
John says – reply to this

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I LOVE the Avett Brothers. They play this weekend music festival I goto every year near Buffalo N.Y. in Sherman called the Great Blue Heron Festival. AMAZING!
jane says – reply to this

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dear perez…
the knitters, elvis costello, uncle tupelo, whiskeytown, g.o.b. iron, just to name a few…all of whom are a hell of a lot more important then the avett brothers, at least concerning alt. country.
j-j says – reply to this

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nice job perez, this is the best post in a long, long time. do yourself a favor and listen to more artists from this genre. soul savin' shit, u know u could use a little
chelsea says – reply to this

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i love the avett brothers!
Beazer says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are incredible! Shame is a great song.
Chippy says – reply to this

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Congrats on discovering what many Southerners already know….Avett Brothers are awesome!! Thanks for turning on more people to their beautiful sound. I hope they get all the recognition they deserve because they are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
Dani says – reply to this

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Stay away from my Avett Brothers so the sheep don't ruin the shows.
Oprah's VaJayJay says – reply to this

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the avett bros. are the shit. I too am from the 704 and have mad respect for these con-city crackers
Sara says – reply to this

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It warms my heart to know that you've discovered the Avett Bros. and thought it would be a good idea to give them some (much deserved!) publicity! Right on.
Stephanie says – reply to this

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First of all…. they're not in the forefront… Old 97s have been around for years.
southern gal says – reply to this

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very impressed w/ your pick. seen them twice and they are FAB-U-LOUS and quite sexy when they sweat, stomp their feet, and play the banjo.
Lacy says – reply to this

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Yay! I'm so glad the Avett Brothers are starting to spread to larger audiences. They are an incredible band and as awesome as their cds are, they don't even begin to do them justice! They are by far the best LIVE act I've ever seen! Do yourselves a favor and hit them up in concert! You won't regret it!
Nooo says – reply to this

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And so it begins
kelly says – reply to this

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the avett brothers are the greatest… ever. they put on the best live show and are so sincere. cool of perez to notice them!
Sara says – reply to this

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I second the Langhorne Slim suggestion–they're a trio from NYC & they're amazing. Also, you should check out the everybodyfields!!! They're on the same label as The Avett Bros. (Ramseur).
sara says – reply to this

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Thank you sooo much for showing the avett's some love on your page! I live in NC and have been following them for some time. I am so glad to see that people are catching on to their inspiring music!
GrAcE says – reply to this

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they've been around for awhile but maybe i know that bc i'm from nc but EVERY song on EVERY album is amazing b/c the lyrics are so relatible
ahunter says – reply to this

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Rock on NC boys!
AB says – reply to this

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Love them!! I used to see them at the Wine Vault in CLT all the time!
Marley says – reply to this

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OMG! i loooooove the avett brothers ….good pick!
Christina says – reply to this

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I went to high school with Seth from the Avett Brothers. They are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Thanks for making them more known!!
mrsevetts says – reply to this

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love them-you should seriously check out ryan adams.
he's my all time favorite-soooo good.
Yosef says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are the best band in the dang country
ck says – reply to this

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You're a twat; posting this after the band has already graced numerous top 10 lists.
Cathy says – reply to this

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w00t w00t for the Avetts!!! Probably one of the best things to make it out of this place, by that I mean North Carolina.

Funny you can go from being a screamo band to something as awesome as this.
Jules says – reply to this

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You have listened to one of the greatest bands ever.. They rock it out live they are so thrilling. I LOVE The Avett Brothers ^5!!!!! Love for the man!!!
laura says – reply to this

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i love the avett brothers. i'm sad i'll be missing them at merlefest
Monica says – reply to this

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heart palpatations. so glad for the avett brothers. perez, you rule!
Emmaly says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are an amazing group of guys! They are so talented, but humble and polite at the same time. Any of their albums would make a great addition to your collection. I have been following these boys since they were playing for free back in '02. They have come a long way and will probably go much further! Please check them out! They will be here in Cali this month!!
Deaner says – reply to this

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Love them.

The whole album (emotionalism) is fantastic.
Megan Colleen says – reply to this

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Oh my Gosh Perez.

You're my hero and this makes it even better. Thanks for introducing others that read this to Seth Avett and his brother.

Eek!
Celesta says – reply to this

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I loooove me some Avett Brothers! They put on a hell of a show!!! Good Choice!!
Tupelo Honey says – reply to this

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I love, love this band! Almost to a point where it's unhealthy. Their live shows are so amazing. If you get the chance, go see them. After that there's no turning back. You're hooked.
JustinCammer.com says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are awesome. I like calling them "Grunge Grass". It's a little closer to how I picture them. Definitely more rooted in bluegrass than country.
nydn says – reply to this

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Avett Brothers are a great NC band–if you like them, you should listen to Chatham County Line–another one of our best!
kim says – reply to this

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first
tatumm says – reply to this

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Re: Dani –
haha amen!
smore says – reply to this

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perez first of all i love you and everything you say!! second of all i love you even more for posting this awesome little tid bit about my FAV band! We around here like to call their brand of music not COUNTRY but SCREWGRASS!!! keep up with these beautiful uber talented men because they are gonna be famous! LOVE U PEREZ!!
Samantha says – reply to this

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The Avett Bros are my favorite band. They bring me hope that the sad pop punk era will soon come to a close.
Shelle says – reply to this

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They are awesome!! Everyone should go see them on the 29th in San Diego! It's going to be a great show. LOVE them!!!
mkb says – reply to this

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they are a great live act! listen to some of their other stuff, like "swept away" =)
Delina says – reply to this

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I have seen this band live and they are amazing!! I love to see bands like this get recognized. They come to Florida often for the Bluegrass Festival!
CJordan says – reply to this

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I am from their hometown and have seen this band over 6 times…they are the most amazing band in the country and their shows are out of this world.

Glad the rest of the world is catching on.
Jessica says – reply to this

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Love love love love this.
Toni says – reply to this

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Thanks Perez, I just downloaded the album on itunes, love it!
Justin says – reply to this

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Attending an Avett Brothers concert should be on everyone's to-do list……words can't describe it
Ibby says – reply to this

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I love the Avett Brothers. They play with this intense energy, I can't get enough of it!