A wildfire benefit concert occurred at the Avett Brothers Red Rock Shows. The proceeds from tickets and other passes went to wildfire victims in Colorado. Read more about the concert below.
The Avett Brothers
hold a sweet place in their heart for Colorado. When word trickled down
about the multiple fires burning large parts of the Centennial State,
the brothers Avett made their contribution. Tickets for both recent Red
Rocks shows were donated and auctioned off on KBCO for a meet and greet
with the guys and Gov. John Hickenlooper. The donations went a step
further when a fireman’s boot was passed around the venue both nights —
raising $50,000 for the relief efforts
The Avett Brothers kicked off their two-night stand at Red Rocks on Friday night with a dramatic, dynamic show set against a cool Colorado night in the foothills.
The set was frontloaded with some emotional heavyweights early in the evening – starting off with
“Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise” eventually leading into “Murder in the City” and
“Paranoia in B flat Major.” The band’s new single, the Seth Avett-fronted “Live and Die,” found an audience with its simple melody, but older fans latched onto “At the Beach.”
The setlist had a few forgettable inclusions. “Gimme a Kiss” is a silly endeavor, a simple song the North Carolina band moved beyond long ago. And while I’m thankful “Kick Drum Heart” brought the band a larger (and deserved) audience, the pop song – with its infectious bounce – never appealed to me.
That said, it was still a lovely show, with a stunning “Salina,” a moving “10,000 Words,” an impeccable “November Blue” and a truly beautiful “January Wedding,” which was, next to “I and Love and You,” the biggest singalong of the night.
For more information on the concert or the Avett Brothers go to Hey Reverb.
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