Photo courtesy Chandler Music Hall The Avett Brothers, poster children of a brand new and rapidly growing genre of American music, bring their distinctive sound to Randolph's Chandler Music Hall on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Avett Brothers, poster children of a brand new and rapidly growing genre of American music, bring their distinctive sound to Randolph's Chandler Music Hall on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Their fall tour brings the North Carolina band north of the Mason-Dixon line for a series of concerts in the Northeast and upper Midwest.

Brothers Scott and Seth Avett (banjo and guitar respectively), and Bob Crawford (stand-up bass) are joined by cellist Joe Kwon.

Listeners new to the band's sound wonder about their offthe charts popularity. The Avett Brothers eschew labels, combining an array of musical genres to create a sound that's been described by critics and fans as "indie roots", "folk-punk" or "grungegrass."

Their honest, heartfelt lyrics, combined with their strong musical chops and energetic performances have created a loyal fan base willing to travel hundreds of miles to catch them in a performance.

When people ask Scott and Seth Avett how long they've been playing music, they'll usually say "forever". Under the name of The Avett Brothers, they've been playing for a relatively short time. However, the Avett's sound is indicative of a lifetime of development and a strong partnership.

In January 2002, after several months of songwriting and a handful of performances with various players, the band recorded their first full album, "Country Was", with help from standup bass player Bob Crawford. It quickly became clear that they had created something special; the music they were now making was more natural, and their songs resonated with truth. After a self-booked, 11-state, 2-month summer tour, endless numbers of regional shows, and traveling to promote the album, they took a break and began to prepare for their next recording project.

Their second recording, "A Carolina Jubilee" (2003), rings with confidence, and nails the intensity of their infamous live shows. "We went in, more than ever, knowing exactly what we wanted to do." The album was a paramount representation of the Avett's journey to date, and is a mixture of old-time country, bluegrass, pop melodies, folk, rock 'n roll, honky tonk and ragtime. One spin through the album convinces the listener of the depth and breadth of the band's music. The sound is without need of a label; frankly none could do the music the justice it deserves. Each person comes away with his or her own impressions.