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The Avett Brothers have a certain vibe with their setlist and are versatile enough on stage to imagine them playing a bar past closing time on a Saturday night before headlining a rocking church fundraiser the next morning.

The North Carolina native brothers brought spirit and plenty of dancing at their Red Butte Garden show Tuesday night, effortlessly transitioning between country, folk and gospel crooning styles that had the sold-out crowd on their feet.

Breaking into a pair of 2007 tunes, "Die, Die, Die" to start things off, the band started frenetically to grab the crowd's attention, before slowing it down with some gorgeous vocal harmonies between Seth and Scott Avett in "Shame" that could be found just as easily on a 1950s country gospel album as the "Emotionalism" record.

The band's latest single "Ain't No Man" came at the front end of the set and was a highlight. Driven by a simple drum beat and bass line — along with some audience participation clapping — the ode to defiance and independence was a clear favorite of the night.

The chemistry between Seth and Scott is apparent, but the assemblage of band members behind them is just as impressive. Cellist Joe Kwon and bassist Bob Crawford provide the backbone sound, while everyone on stage seemed to flow between multiple instruments all night — even some kazoo playing for the frontmen at one point.

Kwon stole the show more than a few times, headbanging his way through song sections with the skills to be in a world-class symphony, but feeling right at home in a rock band.

The full band is a sight to behold, but The Avett Brothers shine the most when Seth or Scott shoulder the load as a duo or solo.

Scott took the lead on "Murder In the City," a nod to foundations like family and brotherhood built on a sterling acoustic and vocal performance.

"Divorce Separation Blues" from the was manned by Seth, a song that finds beauty and hope in the macabre sadness of his own divorce.

The Avett's true talent is careening between extremes in the same song, shining light on the tragedies of loss and failure before downshifting into the unbridled joy that love and success can bring.

Closing out with "No One's Gonna Love You," a Band of Horses cover and 2009 hit "Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise," the band came back for a two song encore where Seth stretched his amplifier cord and ventured into the crowd with his guitar.

"Life" put a bow on the proceedings, a trip through the band's nine album career that delved into major milestones of the life experience — but felt personal and captivating when delivered by The Avetts.

Local Cory Mon opened the show, going solo with a short set and his acoustic guitar. With shows upcoming around town, Mon spoke about his gratefulness to open for the headliner three months after open heart surgery.

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