I pray that I can be as passionate about my artwork (or anything) as The Avett Brothers are about their music.
I’ve had an exciting and inspirational week, and I’m ready to work and create and go after it. On Saturday night, I got to see my first Avett show in just about a year, and it was so energizing that I was overwhelmed. We couldn’t get a babysitter and I thought I wouldn’t be able to go. My sweet husband, who introduced me to the Avetts, drove to Nashville and back on Saturday to see them so that I could go with friends that night. I had fun with my friends and it was a good show, but it was their energy and ability to put everything they had into the show that got to me.
If you don’t know the Avetts, their music is truly their own, even when they’re playing a song written by someone else. When you see them walk on stage, you would probably think they’re a bluegrass or gospel band. And you’d partially be right. But if you saw them play the second half of “Pretty Girl from Chile”, you’d swear they were a hard rock band. Any other song, and you might think country, or punk, or folk, or alternative. You just can’t classify them once you hear more than one song!
Go find a show near you and get inspired yourself!
Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, \”Talk on Indolence\”
“November Blue”
WARNING: I know this one has terrible sound, but it was made behind the Earl in Atlanta at Corndogorama & was my first date with my husband Steve! We’re in the crowd shot — he’s the very tall guy in sunglasses & a blue shirt, and I’m to the left (:17)!
I’ve seen shows that were even better than Saturday’s (even though it was great!), and I’ve been to shows where I was one of 7 people in the audience. I’ve even been to an outdoor show the guys played in 100 degree heat wearing soccer uniforms. Each and every time I leave thinking that I need more of this creative energy in my life. I’m on the way — I almost feel like I was sleeping, and now I’m waking up again!
Kate, I clearly remember driving to Colorado with baby Molly in the back of my truck, and you put the Avetts in and played them for me. I think you know by now that I truly love the avetts, and so do all of us here in Kansas and we have you to thank.
But I also remember the song you wanted me to hear the most at that time was “The Offering” and still to this day 3 plus years later that is still my favorite song . Anyway I heard their passion right away, and it moved me to get off my duff and do something with my music. The energy and zest they have HAS to be inspiring to anyone no matter what their passion is. I hope you sell some art, but I am just happy you are doing it, just painting in general. I know you you will always paint, but thin of all those things you’ll create with the Avetts playing in the background and the time to sit and do it! -Little Brother