New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Last night, to kick off a run of three sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Avett Brothers debuted one of the most miraculous and meticulously-crafted music videos they have ever made. Directed by Victor Haegelin, the new visual for "Love Of A Girl" tells a stop-motion story with impeccable attention to detail in the song's rapid-fire lyrics, breakneck phrasing and rollicking inflections, referencing everything from haymakers to Huckleberry Finn, herds of sheep, history and heartache. It blends mediums of animation and live action, and these jam-packed three minutes mark another instance of The Avett Brothers' continued love for constant imagination and character creation.
"I've been a fan of Victor Haegelin for years. It was an absolute honor to put our trust and our music in his hands to interpret and run with. Scott and I got to watch the project step by step over the span of a few months, and ultimately were able to witness the video quite literally spring to life…Stop-motion animation is exacting work and requires great focus and dedication, and when it's done at this level it's really something to behold…With this video for 'Love Of A Girl', Victor and his team made something timeless, inspired, and ridiculously fun!" - Seth Avett
Since the start of their massive US tour of nearly 50 dates this spring, summer and fall, The Avett Brothers have remained tireless and gleefully unpredictable in their music, live set and beyond. They released The Avett Brothers, their first new album in five years, while introducing a band of muppet-like puppet creatures called "The Avetts," which they brought to life alongside the team at Jim Henson's company. They also appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Morningand NPR's All Things Considered, and announced that their musical Swept Away will soon open at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, with tickets on-sale now and performances beginning October 29th.
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On the heels of playing Forest Hills Stadium in NYC, and LA's SoFi Stadium with Luke Combs, The Avett Brothers are on the road for dozens of more shows across the country from now through November. Find the list of upcoming dates below and tickets at theavettbrothers.com/tour, featuring support from Melissa Etheridge, G. Love & Special Sauce, Trampled by Turtles, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Houndmouth and Jamestown Revival.
"Love Of A Girl" Video Credits:
Director: Victor Haegelin
DOP: Jeremy Lesquenner
AD and coordination: Coralli Grieu
Production: WIZZ
Producers: Amanda STUBBS and ilona MARCUS
Stop motion animation:
Julien Jourdain de Muizon
Victor Haegelin
Character designer and illustration: Mateo Montoya
2D animation: Mathieu Maillefer
Set building team:
Production designer: Florentin Bougot
Aurélie Collignon
Morgane Baux
Puppets:
Coralli Grieu Thomas Gebczynski Alexandra Malcouronne
Post Producer: Claire Prudhomme
Post-Production manager and FX: Philippe Baranzini
Grading: Youri Borg
Equipment:
Manuel Cam /Jean Louis Padis
The Avett Brothers Tour Dates:
7/5 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre w/ Little Feat
7/6 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre w/ Melissa Etheridge
7/7 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre w/ Dawes
7/10 - Missoula, MT - Big Sky Brewing Co
7/12 - Redmond, WA - Marymoor Park
7/13 - Troutdale, OR - Edgefield
7/14 - Bend, OR - Hayden Homes Amphitheater
7/26 - Washington, DC - Commanders Field #
8/16 - Des Moines, IA - Iowa State Fair w/ G. Love & Special Sauce
8/17 - Maryland Heights, MO - St. Louis Music Park %
8/18 - E. Troy, WI - Alpine Valley %
8/20 - Columbus, OH - KEMBA Live!*
8/21 - Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Theatre*
8/23 - Cleveland, OH - Jacobs Pavilion*
8/24 - Newport, KY - MegaCorp Pavilion*
8/25 - Simpsonville, SC - Marcus King Band Family Reunion
9/12 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse w/ Houndmouth
9/13 - Franklin, TN - FirstBank Amp w/ Melissa Etheridge
9/14 - Duluth, GA - Gas South Arena
9/17 - Little Rock, AR - First Security Amp!
9/18 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center!
9/20 - New Braunfels, TX - Whitewater Amp
9/21 - New Braunfels, TX - Whitewater Amp!
10/6 - San Diego, CA - Rady Shell
10/9 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre
10/11 - Grand Prairie, TX - TexasTrust CU Theatre!
10/12 - Sugar Land, TX - Smart Financial Centre!
10/24 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center %
10/25 - Moline, IL - Vibrant Arena
10/26 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena w/ Houndmouth
11/7 - New Orleans, LA - Saenger Theatre
11/8-11/10 - Miramar Beach, FL - Moon Crush "Avett Moon"
11/15 - St. Augustine, FL - Saint Augustine Amp
11/16 - Clearwater, FL - The Sound @ Coachman Park
11/17 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
#w/ Luke Combs
% w/ Trampled by Turtles
*w/ Sammy Rae & The Friends
!w/ Jamestown Revival.
