The Avett Brothers is an American folk-rock band that originated in Concord… Read Full Bio ↴The Avett Brothers is an American folk-rock band that originated in Concord, North Carolina. Two brothers, Seth Avett and Scott Avett, formed the group in 2000 after the breakup of the former rock band, Nemo, adding a third member, Bob Crawford. Subsequently, they have been joined by cellist Joe Kwon. The Avett Brothers combine old-time country, bluegrass, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, honky tonk and ragtime to produce a sound described by the Washington Post as "post civil-war modern rock", or by other reviewers as "grungegrass". For a long time the group eschewed labels, feeling that "none would do the music justice." Ironically, the Avetts signed to Columbia Records on Independence Day 2008 to record their fifth album with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin. It's simply left up to each person to extract his or her own account from the Avetts' music."

Their live performances, generally at smaller venues, showcase their use of three-part harmony and southern rock feel, and are admired for being intense, energetic, and soulful. The Avetts have been picking up steam opening for Dave Matthews Band and playing SXSW and Newport Folk Festival.

Have You Ever
The Avett Brothers Lyrics

Have you ever wandered lonely through the wood?
And everything it feels just as it should
You're part of the life there, part of something good
If you've ever wandered lonely through the woods
Ooooh
If you've ever wandered lonely through the woods.

Have you ever stared into a starry sky?
Lyin on your back you're askin' why?
What's the purpose, I wonder who am I

If you've ever stared into a starry sky
Ooooh, aaaah, aaooaaooh
Have you ever stared into a starry sky

Have you ever been out walking in the snow
Tried to get back where you were before
You always end up not knowing where to go
If you've ever been out walking in the snow
Ooooh, aaaah, aaooaaooh, ooooh, aaooaaooh
If you'd ever been out walking, you would know

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Written by: Phillip John Hanseroth, Timothy Jay Hanseroth, Brandi M Carlile

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