The Avett Brothers in NYC

Nice piece written here by Ryan Dembinsky for Jambase.com on the Avett’s intimate performance in celebration of the release of their new album, I and Love and You.

An interesting phenomenon occurs when a band breaks through and outgrows its loyal fan base. The rare opportunity arises where they try their damndest to play an intimate show that mimics their early days, yet pre-show conversations tend towards a comparison of who caught the band at the smallest venue, which fans are there for the first time, and how much better it would be if the crowd was all true fans. (more…)