Listen | The Avett Brothers – Ain’t No Man
Happy Friday! Here’s a new single from The Avett Brothers. You can pre-order their upcoming album, True Sadness, now! It’s out June 24th.
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[PHOTOS] The Avett Brothers + Brandi Carlile at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis
ALL PHOTOS BY TIM BOTTCHEN The Avett Brothers and Brandi Carlile performed last Friday at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Please enjoy these photos by Tim Bottchen. BRANDI CARLILE
Forecastle Festival: Five Moments
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Five moments. That’s misleading, of course. Forecastle is filled with them, and the fans are the life blood that power the show that always must go on. This is a music festival that doesn’t feel VIP-ish. I’ve never felt more comfortable eating a corn dog and tater tots with a … Read more
Pajammy Jam of the Day | Meaghan Smith – I Know
It’s Friday here at Speakers in Code, and I still feel like loungin’. After all, it is still snowing. And cold. And February. But, I have the up-and-coming Meaghan Smith to warm up my day. The Canadian singer’s lovely little song that I just can’t get enough of is called “I Know,” and it’s off … Read more
Watch Scott Avett Perform Bombadil’s “Marriage”
Here’s some North Carolina love for this Tuesday morning – from one local artist to another. Scott Avett (one of The Avett Brothers) recorded the video below for your viewing pleasure, performing Bombadil’s song “Marriage” from their album Tarpits and Canyonlands released last year via Ramseur Records. Now I’m not sure which version I like more…
Concert Review | Mumford and Sons at Off Broadway in Saint Louis
Photo credit by Katie Guymon Mumford and Sons – Little Lion Man Mumford and Sons – White Blank Page Mumford and Sons – Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight The UK four-piece, Mumford and Sons, had the city of Saint Louis abuzz for literally months before it ever came to town. Last night’s show at Off Broadway … Read more
Concert Review | The Avett Brothers at The Pageant in Saint Louis
Photo by Katie Guymon “What you were then I am today / Look at the things I do…” For as big as The Avett Brothers have become in recent years, it seems like the band from North Carolina is still indifferent to one word that has been hard to say: stardom. But all you had … Read more
Win Tickets to LouFest At Forest Park in St. Louis on September 12 & 13
LOUFEST 2014 | PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN LouFest, a two-day music festival held at Forest Park in St. Louis, will celebrate its 6th year on September 12 & 13. Hozier, who found stardom with the hit “Take Me To Church,” will headline Saturday; The Avett Brothers, who sold-out the Peabody Opera House for three consecutive … Read more
Are We Human, or Are We Dancer? | An Essay on LouFest 6
Brandon Flowers at LouFest | Photo by Jason Gonulsen And so long to devotion You taught me everything I know Wave goodbye Wish me well You got to let me go When I was in high school, I thought I would play soccer for a living. In fact, I was quite sure of it, for … Read more
Forecastle Festival Announces 2016 Lineup Featuring Ryan Adams, The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Death Cab For Cutie, and More
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Forecastle Festival, one of our favorite festivals on the planet, is back in 2016 with a spectacular and deep lineup featuring The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Ryan Adams, and Death Cab For Cutie. The festival will be held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on July 17 through July 19. Level 1 … Read more
The 8 Best Releases From NC Bands in 2012
For some reason, the only thing witty in my head right now is “nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in….the twelfth year of two thousaaaand.” Does it have the same ring as the original? No, but you know what? It’s true goddammit. Our home-state boys and girls have really raised the proverbial bar, by releasing … Read more
Lineup Announcement | The Black Keys, The String Cheese Incident, The Avett Brothers, The Flaming Lips, Alabama Shakes, Jim James, Grace Potter, Big Boi to play the 2013 Forecastle Festival in Louisville (July 12 – 14)
The 11th annual Forecastle Festival at Waterfront Park in Louisville will feature a heavy stack of heavyweights: The Black Keys, The String Cheese Incident, The Avett Brothers, The Flaming Lips, Alabama Shakes, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, among many more (see full lineup below). We’ve never had the pleasure … Read more
Lollapalooza Day Three in Photos: Glen Hansard, Kings of Leon, Cage The Elephant, The Avett Brothers, NONONO, London Grammar, Delta Rae
Glen Hansard soaking up the rain | All photos by Jason Gonulsen Day Three of Lollapalooza brought rain, mud, and wonderful sets by Glen Hansard, Cage the Elephant, NONONO, London Grammar, The Avett Brothers, Kings of Leon, and more! Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen. GLEN HANSARD NONONO SMALLPOOLS FANS THE AVETT BROTHERS DELTA … Read more
Concert Review | The Avett Brothers at The Fox Theatre in Saint Louis
Photo by Jason Gonulsen If it’s the wish to run away Then I will grant it Take whatever what you think of While I go gas up the truck Pack the old love letters up We will read them when we forget why we left here There’s a fine line between being hopeful and admitting … Read more
Interview | The Avett Brothers: “For a band, there should be some room to change every night.”
Photo by Katie Guymon You and I, we’re the same Live and die, we’re the same These days, there are a few songs by The Avett Brothers that are hard for me to listen to, only because they hit too close to home. “I and Love and You” is one of those, and their new … Read more
Our Most Anticipated Albums (Quarter 3)
Dirty Projectors album art courtesy of Domino While much of the country is in a drought, we are not want for new music during the summer months. Your grass might be brown, and your air conditioner might be bending under the burden of 100 degree weather, but your new album release cup runneth over. Don’t … Read more