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Vintage Cafe: The Avett Brothers : World Cafe In 2009, the roots-rock band performed three songs and discussed its work with producer Rick Rubin.

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The Avett Brothers On World Cafe

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Set List

  • "Kick Drum Heart"
  • "I and Love and You"
  • "Laundry Room"

The Avett Brothers, led by siblings Seth and Scott Avett, released a proper debut in 2002, then went on to release five studio albums and two live compilations before breaking through to a mainstream audience with 2007's Emotionalism. For a follow-up, The Avett Brothers worked with legendary producer Rick Rubin on I and Love and You. The band performs three of its best-known songs here.

This segment originally ran on Sept. 24, 2009.

World Cafe

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