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Avett Brothers Discuss Banjo-Packed ‘Down With the Shine’ From New ‘The Carpenter’ Album – Exclusive Video
Avett Brothers Discuss Banjo-Packed ‘Down With the Shine’ From New ‘The Carpenter’ Album – Exclusive Video
Avett Brothers Discuss Banjo-Packed ‘Down With the Shine’ From New ‘The Carpenter’ Album – Exclusive Video
It's difficult to deny the country influences on the Avett Brothers' new album 'The Carpenter,' which is available in stores and at digital retailers on Tuesday (Sept. 11). In a video exclusive to Taste of Country, the group discusses the banjo-laden cut 'Down With the Shine,' a song about avoiding the never-ending temptation of materialism.
Doug Dillard, Legendary Banjo Player, Dead at 75
Doug Dillard, Legendary Banjo Player, Dead at 75
Doug Dillard, Legendary Banjo Player, Dead at 75
Doug Dillard, an accomplished banjo player who gained notoriety with his appearances on the ‘The Andy Griffth Show,’ passed away last night (May 16) after a trip to a Nashville emergency room, according to the Boot. The IBMA’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame member was 75-years-old.