Words + Photos by Tom Dellinger

The Avett Brothers along with opener, Brandi Carlile graced the stage of Berkeley’s Greek Theatre on September 13th. With an impressive catalog behind her, Carlile delivered a fine set that featured her excellent songwriting as well as impressive vocals. The hugely popular Avett Brothers followed, playing a massive 22 song set with a couple of covers thrown in. Known for their explosive sound, they charmed the sold-out house as they performed with passionate intensity. Tom Dellinger reporting from Berkeley, CA…

Set List:
1. Down with the Shine
2. The Traveling Song
3. Live and Die
4. Laundry Room
5. Old Joe Clark
6. Distraction #74
7. Talk On Indolence
8. Another is Waiting
9. Pretty Girl From San Diego
10. Spell of Ambition
11. Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promise
12. Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) – Jim Croce Cover
13. Murder in the City
14. Salina
15. Le Reel Du Pendu / Les Bars De La Prison
16. Satan Pulls the Strings
17. The Once and Future Carpenter
18. The Race is On – George Jones Cover
19. Go To Sleep
20. Life
Encore
21. Windy and Warm – Chet Atkins
22. Slight Figure of Speech


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