After years of cultivating a fervent fan following, thanks in part to a reputation for putting on high energy live shows, The Avett Brothers finally broke big in 2009 with the release of their Rick Rubin-produced record I and Love and You. The record offered somewhat of a sonic shift for the Concord, North Carolina-based band, as it saw them move away from their punk-infused brand of bluegrass and embrace a more melodic, harmony-laden Americana sound. Last Tuesday, after nearly a four year wait, the Avetts released their highly anticipated Rubin-helmed follow-up The Carpenter, and have dropped this home-spun video for the record’s lead single Live and Die. Let’s check it out…

The Avett Brothers – Live and Die

The Avett Brothers continue their fall tour tonight with a sold-out gig at NYC’s Summerstage.

Jeffrey Greenblatt

Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a B.A. in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of Scripps Networks Interactive, MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.

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