While I can't profess to being The Avett Brothers biggest fan in relation to their recorded work, as a live act, they are up with the best of any genre. An absolute whirlwind of energy and sheer vitality, which carries you away with the velocity of a twister through tornado alley. In and amongst, however, they strip everything back to a bare minimum, just acoustic guitar and beautifully heart wrenching vocal, capable of reducing all present to quivering, tearful wrecks.
Below, two examples highlighting the sheer range of talent the North Carolina brothers brought to the Ritz in Manchester last night. An epic version of "Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promise" finds the whole band in epic mode........
While "The Ballad of Love and Hate" exemplifies their complete opposite, within it's sparse tenderness.
Fan of live music, needs to put these siblings and their incredible band very close the top of any "Bands to see before you die" wish list.
I was so looking forward to this gig but had to pass on my ticket due to an unexpected operation a few weeks ago. Thank you so much for posting the videos, didn't make up for not being there but did help a little! Hope they come back up north again soon.
No, it could never make up for not being there, but pleased you've enjoyed the videos and hope you're recovering well after the op. Here's to a swift return from The Avetts.
I was so looking forward to this gig but had to pass on my ticket due to an unexpected operation a few weeks ago. Thank you so much for posting the videos, didn't make up for not being there but did help a little! Hope they come back up north again soon.
ReplyDeleteNo, it could never make up for not being there, but pleased you've enjoyed the videos and hope you're recovering well after the op. Here's to a swift return from The Avetts.
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