1. North Carolina Musicians Cabarrus County: The Avett Brothers

2.  “The Avett Brothers” is a North Carolina Band that originates here in Cabarrus County.  They live in the Concord/Mt. Pleasant Area  Their father, Jim Avett, is a performer and was their original teacher.

3. Scott Avett  Vocals, banjo, kick drum, harmonica, piano and drums  Degrees in art and communications from ECU

4. Seth Avett  Vocals, guitar, hi- hat, piano, drums, tambourine  Had a rock band while he was at Mt. Pleasant High School named “Margo”

5. Other Members: Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon

6. History  Began their partnership with Dolph Ramseur, a local label owner, in 2003 and released their first album “A Carolina Jubilee”  2007 Won Americana Music Association awards “Duo/Group of the Year” and “New/Emerging Group”  2010 Began playing on many late night TV shows including David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon

7. History  2011 Performed at the Gammy Awards  They have released 8 albums  Have perfromed at Bonnaroo, Red Rocks, and Austin City Limits  They have relased 11 music videos  Most recent album is “Live, Volume Four”

8. “Live and Die” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5CM Dmxtpbc

9. Website http://www.theavettbrothers.com/