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The Avett Brothers prove Red Rocks is still their living room

The Avett Brothers turned Red Rocks Into one giant singalong for night one their three night run.
The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
Scott plays banjo and Seth plays guitar, and both share lead vocal duties.

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The Avett Brothers kicked off their three-night at Red Rocks on July 10 with The Mountain Goats warming up the sandstone for what turned into a full-throated, tear-and-cheer kind of night. Scott and Seth Avett traded verses and harmonies with the loose, brotherly chemistry that’s kept fans coming back for two decades, while Joe Kwon’s cello and Bob Crawford’s upright bass filled in every corner of the amphitheater. The crowd sang along to nearly every chorus, and it was another reminder of why the Avetts keep landing back at Red Rocks. See photos from the show below.

The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
Their albums have hit number one on Billboard’s Rock, Americana, and Top Albums charts.

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The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
Before becoming the Avett Brothers, Scott and Seth merged separate bands they’d formed at college and school to perform under the moniker “Nemo.”

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Red Rocks crowd during The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers crowd for night one of three at Red Rocks.

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Red Rocks crowd during The Avett Brothers night one.
Red Rocks crowd during The Avett Brothers night one.

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Red Rocks crowd during The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers formed in North Carolina in 2000, made up of brothers Scott and Seth Avett along with Joe Kwon and Bob Crawford.

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The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
Scott Avett is also a working visual artist and painter, and his artwork has appeared in gallery shows tied to the band’s touring.

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The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
Their breakout major-label era began with producer Rick Rubin, who has helmed several of their most acclaimed records.

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The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
Joe Kwon joined later as the band’s cellist, adding the chamber-folk texture that became a signature.

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The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three-night run at the iconic music venue.

Brandon Johnson for Westword.

Red Rocks crowd during The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers crowd for night one of three at Red Rocks.

Brandon Johnson for Westword.

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