The Avett Brothers stopped by Bookmans Grant on Thursday, May 7th for an intimate three-song set, part of KXCI's first-ever Live at 5 broadcast on location. Host Cathy Rivers introduced Scott and Seth Avett, Joe Crawford, and touring member Joe Kwon to a crowd that packed the Music section of the store and spilled back into Fiction. Rivers quizzed the band on old bands and their current listening habits between performances of two Avetts classics - "Bella Donna" and "Paranoia in B Flat Major" - and "Laundry Room," a stunning track from their upcoming Rick Rubin-produced album, out in August. If you missed the set, no worries - you can view all three songs on YouTube and see additional photos in our Flickr.

If you were lucky enough to witness this intimate set at Bookmans and the astonishing show at the Rialto later that night, you know that the Avetts are something special. Thanks to Curtis McCrary, The Rialto Theatre, Cathy Rivers, and KXCI for the chance to be part of what we hope becomes a regular event. And a special thanks to the Avett Brothers for a wonderful memory.