The Avett Brothers / Matt Butcher

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In the past year, the Avett Brothers have gone from relative unknowns to the poster children of a brand new and rapidly growing genre of American music. And while critics and fans alike have trouble agreeing on just what that genre should be called (indie roots, folk-punk, grungegrass, the list goes on and on), no one seems to have any trouble agreeing on the fact that the Avett Brothers are taking American roots music to brand new and exciting places.

“Startling power… all over the map of acoustic American music, the Avetts are musically loose, a bit florid…and able to burn up the stage.” Los Angeles Times

“Heavy sadness of Townes Van Zandt, the light pop concision of Buddy Holly, the tuneful jangle of the Beatles, the raw energy of the Ramones.” San Francisco Chronicle

“You could get splinters listening to these guys.” San Diego Union Tribune

“The finest example of indie-roots in action. Known for their wildly creative take on bluegrass, they stray with ease, often finding themselves belting out early-Beatles pop harmonies, or dredging up brief moments of loud rock.” The Portland Mercury

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Some nearby drink specials on April 30th

• The Blue Goose Cantina (Dallas): 11 am - 11 pm:$2.25 domestics, $3.25 imports and $4 house margaritas
• Stan's Blue Note: 3 pm - 6:30 pm: $1 off beer and wine, $0.50 off liquor / 7 pm - 2 am: $2 domestics and $3.95 margaritas
• J. Pepe's (Dallas / Lower Greenville): 11 am - 2 am: $1 drafts
• Snuffer's Restaurant and Bar (Dallas / Lower Greenville): 3 pm - 7 pm: $1 Coors original, $2 Coors Light, Miller Light and Shiner Bock draft, $2 frozen margaritas and $2 strawberry daquiris
• Ozona Bar & Grill: 4 pm - 7 pm: $1 off everything, $1 pints

Some nearby restaurants

• La Madeleine (University Park)
• Urban Taco
• Cafe Brazil (Dallas / Lower Greenville)
• Cretia's on McKinney
• Corner Market

Some nearby events on April 30th

• Tiny and the Kingpins, Hurricane Grill, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• John Solly, Terilli's (Dallas), 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Event posted Feb. 11, 2008
Last updated April 29, 2008

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