Busy weekend? Not so much.
So, another week has come to a close, and I must say its been rather uneventful. Things at work are really picking up lately. Leasing season has officially begun, and that means its officially time to get our asses in gear in the office. Not much to report on the going out factor last week. I went out on Monday night with Craig to get some wings and watch some football, but that about summed it up. I also was able to catch a great show in Chapel Hill on Thursday night, but I'll save all of the info for my concert review later. Anyways, nothing went on this weekend. I slept a lot, watched a lot of football, and worked out a couple times. I'm really diggin this whole working out thing lately. It just feels good to get back in decent shape. But enough about me. Lets talk music.
The Avett Brothers, Live in Chapel Hill
There's a certain feeling that can't be described when you go to a show expecting nothing, and come away with everything you didn't even dream of hoping for. Such is the case with the Avett Brothers. On Thursday, December 8, 2005, the band, in all of their three-piece glory, descended upon the Great Hall on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. The band itself consists of the Avett brothers, Seth and Scott Avett, and longtime friend Bob Crawford. The three took the stage around 9:30, after a mind-numbingly awful set by an unknown group named 'Bombadil,' and made a believer out of this country boy in the blink of an eye. Seth took the microphone first, belting out a slow moving, soulful ballad that would send chills down any music lover's spine. And for the next two hours, the chills wouldn't be ignored. During the set, Seth stuck to the acoustic guitar, and Bob to the stand up bass, while Scott picked his way through the banjo and the acoustic guitar. While watching this band perform, three things should really stand out.
1) This band loves what they do. From the first chord to the last, it was obvious that these three men truly love what they do. Call them hillbiliies. Call them rednecks. Hell, call their music outdated. But whatever you do, don't say that these men aren't true musicians. A true musician leaves it all on the stage, and loves putting it all on the line for the love of the music. These men are true musicians.
2) This band is talented. Three instruments, all stringed. Three men, all masters of their instrument. Think back for a moment on how many truely great three piece bands you've ever heard. Pretty hard isn't it? ZZ Top is one, can you think of another? Didn't think so. Add this band to your list. Never in my life have I heard as much music come out of a three piece acoustic group. Simply amazing.
3) This band is varied. Through constant tempo changes and vocal varieties, this band mixes it up with the best of 'em. From melodic ballads, to punk-like screams, Seth and Scott Avett provide an amazing blend of the harsh realities of life, love, and just getting by.
On the whole, this band is excellent. They do what they love, and they love what they do. If you get a chance, please, for your own sake, see this band live. If you don't, the only person you are cheating is yourself.
5 Stars
The Avett Brothers, Live in Chapel Hill
There's a certain feeling that can't be described when you go to a show expecting nothing, and come away with everything you didn't even dream of hoping for. Such is the case with the Avett Brothers. On Thursday, December 8, 2005, the band, in all of their three-piece glory, descended upon the Great Hall on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. The band itself consists of the Avett brothers, Seth and Scott Avett, and longtime friend Bob Crawford. The three took the stage around 9:30, after a mind-numbingly awful set by an unknown group named 'Bombadil,' and made a believer out of this country boy in the blink of an eye. Seth took the microphone first, belting out a slow moving, soulful ballad that would send chills down any music lover's spine. And for the next two hours, the chills wouldn't be ignored. During the set, Seth stuck to the acoustic guitar, and Bob to the stand up bass, while Scott picked his way through the banjo and the acoustic guitar. While watching this band perform, three things should really stand out.
1) This band loves what they do. From the first chord to the last, it was obvious that these three men truly love what they do. Call them hillbiliies. Call them rednecks. Hell, call their music outdated. But whatever you do, don't say that these men aren't true musicians. A true musician leaves it all on the stage, and loves putting it all on the line for the love of the music. These men are true musicians.
2) This band is talented. Three instruments, all stringed. Three men, all masters of their instrument. Think back for a moment on how many truely great three piece bands you've ever heard. Pretty hard isn't it? ZZ Top is one, can you think of another? Didn't think so. Add this band to your list. Never in my life have I heard as much music come out of a three piece acoustic group. Simply amazing.
3) This band is varied. Through constant tempo changes and vocal varieties, this band mixes it up with the best of 'em. From melodic ballads, to punk-like screams, Seth and Scott Avett provide an amazing blend of the harsh realities of life, love, and just getting by.
On the whole, this band is excellent. They do what they love, and they love what they do. If you get a chance, please, for your own sake, see this band live. If you don't, the only person you are cheating is yourself.
5 Stars
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