Words cannot express how happy this makes me. The Avett Brothers will be releasing a sixth album, The Carpenter, on September 11, 2012. ZOMG. “Live and Die” is definitely a change from previous work but it’s something old fans will love and new fans will embrace with open arms. “Live and Die” doesn’t leave the classic Avett Brothers sound behind. Its taken on a more pop sound, which may scare some old fans but the essence and sound of AB that we all love is still there. It’s perfect and if this is any indication of what the followup to the forever wonderful, I and Love and You, this new album will be just as good, if not better. I can’t wait for this release!

07/07 – Minneapolis, MN @ Basilica Block Party
07/20 – Glen Allen, VA @ Innsbrook After Hours at Snagjob Pavilion
07/21 – Camden, NJ @ XPoNential Festival
07/22 – Bridgeport, CT @ Gathering of the Vibes
07/26 – Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads KC
07/27 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Center
07/28 – New Braunfels, TX @ Whitewater Ampitheater
08/22 – Chico, TX @ California State University
08/24 – Jacksonville, OR @ Britt Pavilion
08/25 – Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield
08/26 – Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield
08/29 – Palmer, AK @ Alaska State Fair
08/31 – Quincy, WA @ Gorge Amphitheatre *
09/01 – Quincy, WA @ Gorge Amphitheatre *
09/02 – Quincy, WA @ Gorge Amphitheatre *
09/12 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Ampitheatre
09/14 – Fredericton, NB @ Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
09/15 – Burlinton, VT @ Grand Point North Festival
09/16 – Boston, MA @ Bank of America Pavilion
09/18 – New York, NY @ Rumsey Playfield OMGGGGGGGG
09/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Music Midtown
09/23 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion
09/28 – Chicago, IL @ Charter One Pavilion
09/29 – St. Louis, MO @ Fox Theater
09/30 – Indianapolis, IN @ White River State Park
10/12-14 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/21 – Clearwater, FL @ Clearwater Jazz Festival
10/26-28 – New Orleans, LA @ Voodoo Experience

* = w/ Dave Matthews Band