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The Avett Brothers
Also Playing: The Low Anthem
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Sat Mar 6
8 pm
The Avett Brothers and The Low Anthem at The Riverside Theater
The Avett Brothers' excellent 2007 album Emotionalism stripped away the frantic punk energy of their older material in favor of introspective lyrics and detailed pop songwriting. So it’s no surprise that last yea's Rick Rubin-produced I And Love And You found the North Carolina boys continuing to smother their howlin’ rock-roots with even more polished, heart-on-sleeve folk-pop. “January Wedding” maintains a bit of the band’s bluegrass influence, while “Heart Full Of Doubt/Road Full Of Promise” (arguably the album’s best cut) and several other tunes swap out the band’s signature banjo-driven rawness for piano-based ballads. Though it's more layered than anything the Avetts have done before, it's not likely to weigh down the raw urgency of their live sets. For a chance to win free tickets, send a email to rsvpmilwaukee@theonion.com with "Avetts" in the subject line.
The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The Avett Brothers' excellent 2007 album Emotionalism stripped away the frantic punk energy of their older material in favor of introspective lyrics and detailed pop songwriting. So it’s no surprise that last yea's Rick Rubin-produced I And Love And You found the North Carolina boys continuing to smother their howlin’ rock-roots with even more polished, heart-on-sleeve folk-pop. “January Wedding” maintains a bit of the band’s bluegrass influence, while “Heart Full Of Doubt/Road Full Of Promise” (arguably the album’s best cut) and several other tunes swap out the band’s signature banjo-driven rawness for piano-based ballads. Though it's more layered than anything the Avetts have done before, it's not likely to weigh down the raw urgency of their live sets. For a chance to win free tickets, send a email to rsvpmilwaukee@theonion.com with "Avetts" in the subject line.
Updated 09/21/2011
