Indyweek.com Interview

Here is a link to an interview with the Avetts and Dolph Ramseur concerning their move to Columbia records and their new partnership with Rick Rubin.

"The band's next Triangle show—a July 26 headlining set at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre—reflects seven years of building a fan base from small Triangle venues like The Cave and Kings to Cat's Cradle and, last summer, the sold-out N.C. Museum of Art."

Those of us who were at Kings/The Cave in 2003-2004 have known for a long time that this day would eventually come.

Preview the Second Gleam

Greetings everyone,
Click here to preview the Second Gleam, which hits stores July 22. Four days later, The Avetts will be in Cary on July 26 for what promises to be a electrifying show. There always seems to be magic in the air when the boys come home.

More Thoughts on American/Columbia

As part of their new partnership with Columbia records, Rick Rubin will be producing the Avett Brothers' upcoming album. American records is Rubin's imprint on Columbia Records, and it was Rubin who famously worked with Johnny Cash in his later years, producing 4 of Cash's last records. In 2003 The Man Comes Around won a grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. Rubin's track record goes on for days. This is clearly a turning point in the Avetts' career, and I know many like me are enthralled at what Rubin can and will do with the Avetts' sound.

Avetts Sign to Major Label

According to their official website, The Avett Brothers have signed a deal with American/Colmbia records, which will release their next full length album. This is certainly a momentous shift for The Avett Brothers, who have been associated with Ramseur Records since their inception.

Click here for the full story.

A sampling of some of Columbia's artists:
AC/DC
Aerosmith
Billy Joel
Bob Dylan
Dixie Chicks
Johnny Cash
John Mayer
Oasis
Wyclef Jean