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2 hrs ago | The Arizona Daily Star

Caliente Tuned In: Avett Brothers tix go on sale tomorrow

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra will be the first to perform a C.F. Kip Winger classical composition - his first all-out classical work.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Hard-Rock, Winger, Classical

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Denver - News, Events, Restaurants, M...

This Just In: Jay-Z, Bon Jovi, Avett Brothers shows announced

As reported last week, Jay-Z brings his BP3 tour to the Pepsi Center on Monday, March 22.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Theater, Arts

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Tartan

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The lead actor, Joel McHale, from a oeThe Soupa is much funnier than his show on the E! channel that makes pathetic attempts at high-brow humor.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Pop/Rock, The Strokes

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Daily Free Press

Snow and sleet and the Avett Brothers

After a cold, wet, and snowy 25-minute walk from the GSU to the House of Blues, the warmth and soulfulness of The Avett Brothers felt like a comforting bowl of warm soup.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Theater

Thu Nov 05, 2009

High Country Press

Steve Martin To Headline MerleFest 2010a "Performers Announced, Early Bird Tickets On Sale November 10

'Wild and Crazy Guy' Steve Martin will bring his brand of banjo bluegrass to the Watson Stage during MerleFest 2010, playing alongside touring partner and bluegrass juggernaut Steep Canyon Rangers on Saturday night.

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Related Topix: Steep Canyon Rangers, Folk, Bluegrass, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Sam Bush, San Francisco Metro

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Spin

Avett Brothers Dazzle in Nashville Tour Closer

For a band characterized by their fusion of bluegrass, country, and down and dirty punk rock, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium -- former home to the Grand Ole Opry and hallowed ground for country music -- is both a perfect fit and an unlikely proving ground for the Avett Brothers.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Concord, NC

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Toledo Blade

The Avett Brothers mix modern and quaint with relish

I AND LOVE AND YOU The Avett Brothers Hailed as a Band-like return to roots music, rustic harmonies, and acoustic guitar/piano-based melodic forays, the Avett Brothers seem charmingly out of time with the times.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Pop/Rock, Foreigner

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Nashville Scene

Weekend Round-Up: Check out My Costume Style Part 2

The Avett Brothers w/Nicole Atkins and the Black Sea at the Ryman. Haunted Valley feat.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN, Life, Holidays, Halloween

Fri Oct 30, 2009

City Pages

Weekly Charts: Top songs spun on Radio K and the Current

Radio K: Singles chart for the week of 10/26/2009 1) A Sunny Day in Glasgow "Shy" 2) Mayer Hawthorne "Maybe So, Maybe No" 3) A Place to Burty Strangers "In Your Heart" 4) Kurt Vile "Freak Train" 5) The Flaming Lips "Silver Trembling Hands" 6) Atlas Sound "Logos" 7) The Big Pink "Dominos" [ For a comprehensive chart of the week's top album as well ...

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Related Topix: The Flaming Lips, Pop/Rock, Bluegrass

JamBase

The Avett Brothers: Headed North

The Avett Brothers put their best foot forward on I and Love and You . More specifically, they put their best song first .

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, North Carolina, Science / Technology, Inventions

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Indyweekblogs.com

UNC gets Fabolous for Homecoming? And now, Anoop?

On Monday, UNC's Carolina Union Activities Board made the last-minute announcement that hip-hop artist Fabolous will headline its Homecoming 2009 concert Sunday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Hip-Hop, Fabolous, Bluegrass, Greensboro, NC

JamBase

DelFest Initial Lineup YMSB, Avetts, KW, Grisman, RRE

MCCOURY MUSIC & HIGH SIERRA MUSIC ANNOUNCE INITIAL LINEUP FOR 3rd ANNUAL DELFEST at ALLEGANY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, CUMBERLAND, MD Del McCoury Band After much anticipation, bluegrass patriarch Del McCoury and WAMU's Bluegrass Country's Katy Daley announced the initial lineup for the 3rd Annual DelFest live on air this morning.

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Related Topix: Cumberland, MD, Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, David Grisman, Railroad Earth

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Cybergrass

Initial Delfest Lineup Announced for 3rd Annual Delfest

After much anticipation, bluegrass patriarch Del McCoury and WAMU's Bluegrass Country's Katy Daley announced the initial lineup for the 3rd Annual DelFest live on air this morning.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, David Grisman, Railroad Earth, Cumberland, MD

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Paste Magazine

MerleFest Announces 2010 Lineup, Avett Brothers Headline

North Carolina's tribute to late finger-picking guitarist Eddy Merle Watson, MerleFest , has announced its 2010 lineup.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass

Mon Oct 26, 2009

BeatCrave

Elvis Costello, Little Feat Highlight MerleFest Lineup

The lineup for MerleFest 2010 has been released. And damn it looks good! The latest edition of MerleFest will be held April 29-May 2 at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; get set for 75-plus acts performing the finest blend of Americana music across 15 stages.

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Related Topix: Wilkesboro, NC, Bluegrass, Sam Bush, Folk, Doc Watson

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Live Music Blog

Merlefest 2010 Lineup Features Doc Watson, Elvis Costello, Jerry Douglas

Any Bluegrass fans out there? Merlefest has announced its 2010 line-up , featuring classic Bluegrass and "Traditional-plus" music from the likes of Doc Watson, Jerry Douglas, the recently 'Bluegrassified' Elvis Costello, and a number of other heavy-hitters in the broader Bluegrass realm.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Jerry Douglas, Wilkesboro, NC, Theater, Arts, Folk, The Waybacks, The Wilders, Country

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Mountain Xpress

Avett Brothers to play Merle Fest

Avett Brothers fan who don't get to see the band perform on New Year's Eve in Asheville get a second chance in May.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Asheville Metro, Asheville, NC, Wilkesboro, NC, Marshall, NC

Cybergrass

MerleFest 2010 Announces Line Up, Tickets on Sale November 10

Announcement : MerleFest 2010 Announces Line Up, Tickets on Sale November 10 BMNN wrote: on Oct.

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Related Topix: Wilkesboro, NC, Folk, Doc Watson, Bluegrass, Theater, Arts, The Waybacks, The Wilders, Country

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Pittsburgh City Paper

Nicole Atkins - Night Sailing

Nicole Atkins, of Asbury Park, N.J., has stepped out of Bruce's shadow and constant comparisons to Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline by living up to the hype.

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Related Topix: Asbury Park, NJ, Roy Orbison, Pop/Rock, Loretta Lynn, Country, Patsy Cline, Neptune, NJ, Bluegrass

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

Ticketline

Arch Enemy; Exodus; Arsis, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, House of Blues; $36; $38 at the door.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, James Garner, Horror Movies, Comedy Movies, House, Short, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Jack, Stockard Channing, George Wendt, Music, Entertainment

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