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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AVETTZ4EVR says – reply to this

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AHHHHHHHH i started listening to the avett bros like a year ago and i KNEW you would come around to loving them perez! you have the best taste! P.S. THE AVETT BROTHERS AREN'T ONLY TALENTED BUT INCREDIBLY SEXY! WOOOOO! they are to me as chace crawford is to you. PEACE!
Harley says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are by far my favorite band ever. They make incredible music. I just purchased my tickets for a show in NJ in July, and I cannot wait to see them!! This will be the third time I've seen them, they are amazing live!!
Leigh says – reply to this

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Perez, you have no idea how to sample a song. GET THE HOOK, you moron.
Lindsey says – reply to this

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yay perez!!! thanks for posting about the avett brothers. they are the best band ever… they've been my favorite band for a long time now. their music is amazingly beautiful and true. i can't believe they made it on your site!!

I LOVE THE AVETT BROTHERS.
greenville, nc says – reply to this

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woohoo, avett bros!!!!!!!

shame, boatloads of shame, day after day, more of the same…..
Brian says – reply to this

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WT Mother F Perez????? This shit fucking sucks. It belongs in Cold Mountain or O Brother Where Art Thou…but not on this page. Barf.
Heather says – reply to this

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I love the Avett Brothers. They ROCK!
Meredith says – reply to this

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I effing love the Avett Brothers! I have seen them live several times and there is nothing like it. They break more strings that anyone I have ever seen. You HAVE to see them live, it is truly an experience!
love says – reply to this

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i loooove the avett brothers! i'm from NC and have seen them 3 times! they're kind of grunge-bluegrass. i think they call themselves grungegrass. they put on an AWESOME show, tons of energy and not youre typical country! THANKS!!
Clare says – reply to this

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Love love love my boys. Seen them about 6 times, as well as working a bit for them. Check out some of their earlier stuff, for a delicious " country thrash" treat
NCGIRL says – reply to this

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Check out CHATHAM COUNTY LINE if you like these guys. Another great NC band.
Sarah Marie says – reply to this

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Re: Dani –
LMAO! I have to agree Dani! I wish the boys every success but damn it scares me to see them getting publicity through this kind of a site. Ack!
Christie says – reply to this

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Hell yes Perez!!!! I love the Avetts….I'm lucky enough to say one of those sexy boys lives in my town..Greenville NC—where the Avetts played so long ago. Thank you for recognizing them!
Shannon says – reply to this

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This is possibly the best band ever! They've been my favorite for about 5 years now! Glad to see them get some recognition!
Sugar Mama says – reply to this

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Props and Shame,
Props to you for mentioning the Avett Brothers….Shame on you for not discovering their deliciousness sooner…
god says – reply to this

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yo these people have been around for ages. you didn't discover them you freak.
Michele says – reply to this

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Way to pick up on something so 5 years ago Perez!

But seriously, Avetts rock!
sachita says – reply to this

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FINALLY PEREZ!!!!!! I'm not a country fan but I sure am a North Carolina girl that has been listening to them for a while. And I would not call it alt. country… more bluegrass or newgrass.
nathan says – reply to this

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They are amazing, end of story!!
Beth says – reply to this

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The Avetts are amazing, and deserve as much attention as they can get. Glad to see you're spreading the word.
Kimmi says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are ridiculously good live. Their recordings just don't do them justice. I'm Asian, and I HATE country music with a passion, but I love the Avetts. Nice choice.
heyheyjk says – reply to this

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I can NOT stop listening to their new CD - Can't wait to see them live in Portland, OR next month. Thanks for helping spread the word, Perez!!
mals says – reply to this

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love em!!!
yup says – reply to this

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seen'em 13 times… best band that nobody knows about
Kay*Bee says – reply to this

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Thank you! Thank you for giving props to the Avett Brothers!!! It is well deserved! This band will change the way you live life!! Go Seth, Scott and Bob!
nina says – reply to this

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dude, the avett bros. have been around fora a while… keep up. you're not exposing anything new.
ohEm says – reply to this

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Never in a million years would I have guessed Perez would be one of the first in "Hollywood" to catch on to the absolute magic of the Avett Brothers! To those who doubt the orginality of this group (Ahem, "burnplant",) I urge you to give them a try. They don't deny their roots and influences, but they are like NOTHING ElSE in music today. While they are best appreciated at a live show, it is well worth checking them out on the web. They are the genuine thing. But if your into the crap that passes itself off as popular "music" today . . .then your palate may not be ready for a taste this good.
erin says – reply to this

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It's so nice to see these Carolina boys gettin' so much love… The Avett Brothers are one of my favorite bands ever, and they are great guys, and deserve this oh so much.
avett nation says – reply to this

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Everyone who reads this guys blog regularly, please erase this from your memory.

You have never heard of this band.
yomamaa says – reply to this

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Springsteen loves Emotionalism….But he doesn't have a blog
classybroad says – reply to this

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Who is this rump ranger and why is he writing about The Avett Bros.

J/k, love ya perez…toodles
ME!!! says – reply to this

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I love The Avetts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Becky says – reply to this

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What a good choice!!! I LOVE that band, and I LOVE PEREZ!!!
Love it... says – reply to this

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I agree with an earlier post. If you like the Avett Brothers, check out the everybodyfields. excellent stuff…
Stacey says – reply to this

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These boys have my heart! I always love hearing about new converts. The lyrics, performance and energy definitely leave me always wanting more! Thanks for sharing them w/ your readers!!
badmammajamma says – reply to this

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love these guys…everyone should dig on the avetts…nothing not to like here folks

and their stage presense is phenomenal!!!

listen to, and go see the avett brothers!!!
hippiewife says – reply to this

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I LOVE the Avette Brothers!!!!!!!! They are coming to Va. in June and I am hoping to see them for my B-Day
Jenny says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are awesome!!! Best live band ever!
Joe in Charleston says – reply to this

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Glad to see you have a wide variety in music! Check out the album called "Mignonette"; definitely filled with some dope songs.
Beckeroo says – reply to this

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loves it. the avett bros are AMAZING live. see them.
nels says – reply to this

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beautiful
Lauren says – reply to this

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North Carolina…..yeah baby! I love the Avett Bros I saw them perform in NYC and then in Wilmington, NC a couple months later. They are amazing. I love the southern soul and folk tone of their music.
Latia says – reply to this

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So I totally love the Avett Brothers (and have loved them for a while now)….I am so thrilled that folks are starting to get to know them and their awesome tunes.

I can't wait for me and Perez to bump into each other at one of their shows.

I'm the girl in the yellow dress and vintage boots.
Same dress at every show!

Wooooo!
Marley says – reply to this

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NC RULES!!!!!!! I HEART THE AVETT BROTHERS!!! I LOVE U PEREZ!!!!!!!!!!
Leigh says – reply to this

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Yay!!!! Love the Avett action!!!!
m97 says – reply to this

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This is in response to burnplant. Dude, your comment is kinda ignorant. If you bother to check out the Avett Brothers at all, you will hear how different they are from other country and bluegrass music. They bring a hard alternative edge to it and they are amazing. (Check out "Talk on Indoence", my man….)
ginnie says – reply to this

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If you haven't heard the Avett Brothers purchase Emotionalism NOW and see them live ASAP. You will not be disappointed.
CalamityJoanie says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are an amazing group! Seen 'em twice and will see them again this June in Scottown, OH at The Appalachian Uprising. appalachianuprising.net
Patrish says – reply to this

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MOST FAVORITE BAND OF ALL TIMES! I heard of these guys a good eight months ago and haven't been able to stop listening ever since!!
violetdelish says – reply to this

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the cover's a rip off of SLINT's SPIDERLAND……..shame shame…
Raisen says – reply to this

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The Avetts are pretty much a big deal. there is one thing though…why does every one have to try to categorize their music? They have so many different sounds now….from PG from Chile to If It's the Beaches to SSS…those are all different. I cannot even count how many times I have seen them…oh and we ran into them one morning at breakfast in Chattanooga. Very nice and humble and extremely hot!
AshleyDown says – reply to this

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I love the damn Avett Brothers! I heard them in a record store once and went home and downloaded them immediately. They have been my fav for months and I sing their songs constantly. And I HATE country. I LOVE BLUEGRASS THOUGH!
ering says – reply to this

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Avett Bros put on the best live show I have ever seen. I can't find it on itunes but check out "If I get murdered in the City" on youtube. Thanks Perez. ATX did you some serious good last week.
Joy Z says – reply to this

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Perez, I am so glad you gave the Avett Brothers a mention. They are terrific on their CDs and they give a real kick-ass live show. They are like heavy-metal bluegrass - but can do the ballads well too. I have seen them live three times. The first time was in a coffee house in Ashland Virginia - Ashland Coffee & Tea - and they were amazing! I had never heard anything like them before. These guys really love their music, and appreciate their audience, and they are nice and hard-working. They deserve every bit of success they are gaining now.
insubordiknit says – reply to this

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avett! love love love them! the first time i went to see them they were opening for the Old 97s, whom I adored, but they blew them away! Seriously, they brought tears to my eyes. They did an instore a few months back and I took my long haired 5 year old to see them and not only did he sing every song right along with them, but they gave him the show pick at the end of the set. They rock!
just some guy says – reply to this

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the Avetts are like none other. they play music that comes from their souls. let it move you like it moves me.
lisa says – reply to this

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these guys are awesome!!!! saw them a few years ago and have been a fan ever since!!!!!!!!! real, genuine, sincere music from the heart.
DeliaDank says – reply to this

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Um The Avett Brothers are amazing. That should be known by people already. Hellz yeah Bonnaroo!
j says – reply to this

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another native North Carolinian. The Avett Brothers for several years, and anyone that meets me knows my obsession with them. Their music is truly poetic and they put into words what my heart feels. They're albums are amazing and the energy they have in live performances is infectious. Thank you for recognizing a band so worthy of praise..
Shane says – reply to this

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Bluegrass Infused Rock…I love it. I grew up a huge Dead fan, thanks to the Avett's I have other good music to be a fan of again. These guys rock, I never thought I would see 3 guys shreding and headbanging on traditional instruments….
carissa says – reply to this

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I adore the Avetts! Probably the best live band EVER!
overdahill says – reply to this

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Uh, no! They sound like they are confused. I get alternative country…but this music is just unpleasant.
Ruthie says – reply to this

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FINALLY….. Perez is showing that he has some real taste! Instead of feasting on processed, superficial, Hollywood CRAP, he's gotten to the real meat!
Laura says – reply to this

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My sister and I live in NC and have seen the Avetts many times! They rock and we are so glad that Perez has recognized them! They deserve it!
Erin says – reply to this

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Omg, I LOVE the Avett Brothers! Thank you so much for letting other people know about them. I was actually just groovin to them on my way back from class.
Ryandiditfirst says – reply to this

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You mean this cutting edge stuff that Ryan Adams has been doing for the past ten years? It sounds like a Whiskeytown album.
Mya says – reply to this

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durh says – reply to this

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dude…im pissed…everyone keeps talking about how awesome they are live and every time i go to see them, something happens and i dont…grrrr…one day, one day…
skunk says – reply to this

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carolinians are proud of: our hospitality, our heritage, our cooking, our beautiful faces and places, and our avett brothers.
Bob Corritore says – reply to this

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Hey Avett Bros fans. The AB's will perform at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix on Thursday, March 22. www.rhythmroom.com Thanks!
mary says – reply to this

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Re: jane – nice to know you support new music…
justin says – reply to this

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the avetts are finally getting the recognition they deserve. they are one of the most amazing bands out there and THE best band i've ever seen live!!
KAM says – reply to this

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The Avett Brothers are AWESOME!!! Congrats for jumping on the Avett train!
alysse says – reply to this

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LOVE THESE BOYS!!!!!!
lb says – reply to this

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LUV THEM!!! can't wait for the tour to hit near me. Thanks for the bump for them!
D says – reply to this

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Yeah Perez…good lookin out on the avett brothers my friends and i have traveled all over to see them…they're great!
Marisa says – reply to this

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It's about time!!! I've been in love with Scott, Seth and Bob for 3 years now! They are so amazing and every single song has lyrics that actually mean something…so heartfelt! Much love!
melissa says – reply to this

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Perez has great taste~The Avett Brothers ROCK!
Danielle says – reply to this

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thansk so much for posting about these your a ledgend!
i hope it raises there profile because i adore this band,
and there gig in manchester england got cancelled,
they have to get back here!
xxxxx
MISS says – reply to this

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OMG LOVEEEEEEE THIS SONG!!!
Jennifer says – reply to this

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I LOVE THE AVETT BROTHERS! Thanks for posting about a great band!
Syd says – reply to this

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I am a HUGE Avett Bros. Fan-and I'm from Jersey! Their music is amazing. It's classic Americana with a modern appeal…folk is the new cool.
yada yada says – reply to this

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Go Avett Bros!! Glad to see they are getting nationally recognized. I see 'em every New Years live!!
alison says – reply to this

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thanks for supporting these guys- they are amazing!
Marco says – reply to this

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Refreshing, clean sound..I likes it….kitty likes it, doggy likes it, we approve….
Julie says – reply to this

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you should hear their song "swept away". It's beautiful…amazing. my favorite
mg says – reply to this

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Wow..I'm impressed. Def gonna check out some more songs by them.
angela says – reply to this

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I love the Avett Brothers and I saw them on New Years 2007 and previously in August of 2006 at the Festival Essex. In May of 2007 they had a c-d release party at Manifest records in Charlotte and my boyfriend, well ex now, broke up with me there… so they bring up weird feelings now.