[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE AVETT BROTHERS INDUCTION INTO THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSIC 
                              HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my favorite 
bands, the Avett Brothers, who were inducted into the North Carolina 
Music Hall of Fame on October 20, 2016. With this recognition, the band 
joins the ranks of the North Carolina music legends including Andy 
Griffith, Charlie Daniels, and James Taylor.
  Raised in Concord, North Carolina, Scott and Seth Avett took an 
unlikely path to becoming the music icons they are today. Never 
forgetting their North Carolina roots, the band has traveled the world 
but still holds on to their humble beginnings. Before hitting the ``big 
time'' the brothers explored every avenue they could to keep their 
music dreams alive. Whether it was selling shoes, working 20-hour 
shifts on movie sets, or pedaling grilled cheese sandwiches in the 
parking lot of Grateful Dead shows they never lost sight of their 
dreams to connect people through their love of music.
  Together with Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon, the Avett Brothers have been 
delivering high energy performances since the turn of the century. From 
their father's garage to the Late Show with David Letterman the band 
has captivated audiences with their ability to connect on a human level 
about shared experiences anyone can relate to. Their unique blend of 
rock and folk music with a 21st century spin has found a place in the 
hearts of people all over the world.
  There is no doubt in my mind that the Avett Brothers are extremely 
deserving of this recognition and I wish them the best as they tour the 
country and continue to be a great source of pride for Cabarrus County 
and all of North Carolina.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Scott, Seth, Bob, 
and Joe--the Avett Brothers--on their induction into the North Carolina 
Music Hall of Fame.

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