The Avett Brothers News

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts has received a lead gift of more than $10.1 million — the largest single gift in UNCSA history. Learn more!

Following an extended run of shows this spring and summer, including a string of sold-out dates across the UK this month, indie rock band The Crane Wives will bring their live show statewide once again this November.

For my first time at the Murphy Arts District Amp in El Dorado, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I was certainly surprised when I saw the Avett Brothers on August 23rd. I enjoyed a leisurely walk up to the metal detectors, took a considerable amount of time emptying my pockets to go through them, and hilariously realized that I needed to go get my ticket from the box office, which was around the corner.

This summer, I’ve attended several performances at the Murphy Arts District in El Dorado, and all have been exceptional in performance and public response. After a certain amount of time being in the event space, you learn how to seek out the quainter moments, the ones which really tell you something about the audience, the performer, the human experience.

Upon being asked what kind of music he performs, Trey Johnson said something to the effect of, “That’s the question, isn’t it?” And, of course, it certainly is.

Josh Meloy took the stage at First Financial Music Hall in El Dorado on June 27, and the night turned out to be exactly what I needed.

It was the night of June 20th, 2025, and I had not anticipated what I was walking into. At the First Financial Music Hall of El Dorado, I experienced my first ever Juneteenth celebration with BOOSIE, and I assure you: I will be back for more. The crowd was loud, the drinks were flowing, and the night was over before I knew it.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!

What did our critic think of MAD HATTERS DUELING PIANOS at MAD House 101 Restaurant & Bar? The Mad Hatters Dueling Pianos gave us a night of laughs and nostalgia at MAD House 101 Restaurant Bar in El Dorado Thursday, June 5.

Theatrical indie-folk trio Bandits on the Run has just released a new EP, The Shakespeare Tapes. The new record was born out of a collaboration with director Peter Anderson, who tapped the group to create songs for a production of As You Like It at Carnegie Mellon University. Listen to it now!

Dawn M. Simmons’ first season as SpeakEasy’s new Artistic Director will include the touching Pulitzer Prize-winning play PRIMARY TRUST; the big-hearted adventure of identity and courage LIZARD BOY: A NEW MUSICAL; and more.

ALL ARTS TV has debuted the first episode of Broadway Sandwich Season 4, featuring Broadway's John Gallagher, Jr. In the episode, the Tony Award-winner takes viewers backstage at Swept Away between a matinee and evening performance. Watch it now!

Charles Wesley Godwin will headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre this fall on October 15 with support from Ole 60 and The Castellows. Presale begins May 15 at 10 a.m. MT, on sale to follow on May 16 at 10 a.m. MT.

Last night, a sold-out Swept Away Reunion Concert took place at Bowery Ballroom. Check out photos and video from the concert here, featuring the show's original Broadway cast!

MerleFest wrapped up its 37th annual celebration with a romp-roaring tribute to the music and community that folk icon Doc Watson championed throughout his life.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide has acquired Swept Away, written by John Logan with music from folk-rock group The Avett Brothers’ catalogue. Learn more about the show here!

On the heels of a successful tour with The Wood Brothers and in the midst of a hometown residency, NYC's Bandits on the Run have announced a new EP, The Shakespeare Tapes. Listen to the first single now.

California rock band Dawes performed on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend, their most recent single, Time Spent In Los Angeles (For Altadena). Watch the performance now.