Beloved folk rockers The Avett Brothers have a new album, True Sadness, due out on June 24th via American/Republic Records. The band has been building anticipation for their new release with some great live performances, and today they have shared the title track from the new release.
Contrary to its title, the song is an upbeat folk tune, powered by acoustic guitars and a funky bass line running throughout the tune. You can listen to the new song below:
The band also announced five new tour dates throughout 2016, including a date in June and a run of pre-Halloween shows in South Carolina and Virginia. You can see the newly added dates below, for which a fan pre-sale begins next Tuesday, May 10th at noon local time.
The Avett Brothers New Tour Dates
July 5: Simsbury, CT – Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
September 10: Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
October 6: Southaven, MS – Landers Center
October 29: Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
October 30: Charlottesville, VA – Charlottesville nTelos Wireless Pavilion