im totally skipping my first and second period tomorow to buy these tickets. i hope it pays off!!!!

Despite having looked at this announcement countless times, I keep reading it as NYC too. I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't read/has very wishful vision, evidently.

I have to say I am torn…on one hand I am sad about the after-the-fact venue change, but I am happy for the boys that they are getting that big and have such a high demand for tickets…
I love TAB, always will. I don’t think that the boys are greedy in any way. I think they are very pure, good people, who truly care about their fans. I do however feel that major record labels can be greedy regardless of what the performer(s) really wants, but that’s a discussion for another time.
I think that it is only fair they offer us the choice of a refund if we bought tickets for Thomas Wolfe. I have gone to many TAB shows and will again in the future, but these tickets where fairly pricy for me. I paid it because of the venue, experience, and the band. If this show had been planned for the Civic center originally, I don’t think the tickets would have been as expensive. And if they were, I don’t think I would be attending.
Now, even if they offer a refund, I won’t accept it. I will still go to the show because I already have my non-refundable plane ticket back to NC booked, hotel, as well as my ride back home to Wilmington. But I would just like them to offer it as a sign of good will towards their fans, for all of us that sat online fighting with the crappy presale problems and then again that Friday with slow Ticketmaster. Also, if they do offer a refund then there is no longer any reason for people to be angry about this change.

I am very happy for all the fans that were unable to get tickets before and now have a chance to attend. But at least they know what they are paying for ahead of time.
Like I said, I am torn…See ya on NYE! :-/

I just needed to come here are reiterate my happiness on the change of venue and the ability to accomodate more folks. For those with tickets who are bummed at the change - I do understand feeling slighted - but the experience will be what you make of it. I get the better acoustics in the smaller venue too - but this is the Avetts - they are going to sound good playing anywhere. For those who bought tickets to Wolfe - who wouldn't have bought them at the Civic Center - they should be entitled to a refund due to the change - but otherwise, just go -enjoy - and ring in the new year with the best band playing.

I've seen this band in various venues - big, small, outdoor, indoor - and they are great anywhere they play. What's done is done - and now many more people will get the chance to experience a new year with this great band. I am appreciative and very thankful.

Our words are like our mirrors...... If you think the A Bros are greedy, check into your own greed. If you think the venue is larger because the A Bros care about us, look at your own ability to love. Our words tell us who we are.

that they do something special for those who got tix to the Thomas Wolfe show.

I'm bummed but only because I'm semi-dyslexic and read "New NYE show" as "New NYC show" and assumed they were having another show in the City! So yeah, I'm bummed but that was totally my fault.

As for the debate, those presales are always way hard to time. I know I'm always ready for them and still never get tickets and I personally despise scalpers so I would have been in the same boat as many. Yeah, the sound might be worse but it's the AVETTS. On NEW YEARS EVE. That's f***ing awesome! Sorry if that's not what you wanted to hear but I frankly don't really sympathize for the anger except for those who did pay for scalped tickets way more than they would have by waiting. That I see. Sorry.

So yeah, I'm with Sunny from Boston. What's done is done. Don't let it get you down and get ready to have an AWESOME new year's eve while I have to sit here and watch some lame-o person drop a large ball on a building. EPIC WIN for you guys.

I think a lot of people are missing the point here. Although there is plenty of debating to be done about which format is better (big party show or small intimate show), that's not the issue here. The issue is SWITCHING the venue after the fact. I would have been perfectly fine with a Civic Center show and frankly it makes more sense. The band has a huge following here and their NYE shows are legendary. The problem is that they sold a product to 2,500 people and are not delivering what they advertised. Maybe they shouldn't have agreed to play Thomas Wolfe in the first place, but that's what they said they were going to do. I am not mad at fans who now have the chance to see them NYE, nor am I trying to keep the Avetts all to myself (as some have said). I just think that once they agree to do something, they should follow through. I paid more money to get Thomas Wolfe tickets than I ever would have to pay for the Civic Center. I appreciate the early-entry privilege, but that does not make it all good. Once they sold the Thomas Wolfe show, they should have just done the show and changed things around next year. I am so proud of them that they can sell out bigger venues and hope they can make all the money in the world for their beautiful music. This is not a question about whether or not they deserve more money. When a band tells me that they are going to play at a certain time and place, I tend to believe them! I just want the boys to learn from this experience and plan ahead next time.

After all this and that back and forth with the change of venue. I think you should be grateful reguardless.

But in response to SylviaC, I will also be attending the Knox show and hope it does not get changed. I have seen TAB at the Theater before and it was spectacular. Although, if there were to be a change in venue, I couldn't see any other venue offering anything less than the Theater. I would be pleased to see the Avetts anywhere!

First time I saw them, it was summer 2006 in downtown Kingsport, TN for a free show. It was definitely intimate, however, although an outdoor show, the sound wasn't so good. Still thankful for that show, cause good sound or not, I fell in love and have been to 14 shows since. So for all you 1st timers...don't be lead astray by your "all knowing" friends. It'll be worth it, I promise.

Okay, so as a fan from Boston who's too poor to make it down to Asheville, I've got this to say:

A) Calm down. Everyone.
B) The move makes sense, acoustics or no. New Year's Eve isn't really something that rolls around month, and moreover the boys have plenty of shows lined up in that week (the 30th of December through the 3rd, if memory serves) so a second show isn't really an option. So the Civic Center isn't the greatest of venues. It's still the Avetts, it's still New Years with a whole ton of people who really love something that you do too. BE HAPPY, DAMMIT. Besides, this gives so many more people the opportunity to start the new year off really well.
C) And for those who bought tickets when they thought it was going to be at Thomas Wolfe: you get to go in early, scope out (hopefully) a good spot, and again, YOU'RE SEEING THE DAMN AVETT BROTHERS. CHEER UP.
D) As for the whole 'they're greedy/no they're not' thing, this is what these boys do for a living. Without it, they're broke. No more replacement banjo strings. No more music. So let up on the whole debate because for a bunch of strangers who stomp around on stage, you can't really judge something like greed or kindness. Please.

And, on one final note, I just wanted to point out the capacity of both venues:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium: 2431
Asheville Civic Center: 7654

It's a 60% increase in seating. Just as a note.
But, like I said, I'm not going. Fight it out amongst yourselves, if you must.
--Sunny

Hey... I'm not trying to pick a fight with you. I understand that you are upset, and if I were in that situation, I probably would be too. I tend to avoid the big shows in favor of smaller settings. When I read you post, I had trouble with this statement:

"Makes me wish I would have scalped my extras for the money, then I would be just like the band! Greedy and selfish!"

Maybe you did not intend to direct it at Scott, Seth, Bob, and Joe, or maybe you did.
I think it is an unfair statement. Greedy and selfish don't describe these guys, at least not in my experience.

It's okay to be mad, but don't project character flaws on others based on your dissapointment. This is really about a decision that you disagree with. As a paying customer, you have a right to be upset. Demand a refund, refuse to every buy another ticket, burn your CD's, do whatever you need to feel vindicated, but don't forget that you are talking about people who made a decision that they felt was right. These people have worked hard for many years, and made a number of sacrafices, to create a product that resonates with this community. Is calling them "greedy and selfish" kind, true, or, necessary? If not, it probably doesn't need to be said.

and I realize that if I do go this will be one hell of a huge NYE party , but I was more looking forward to a small(er) Avett Brothers experience. Don't get me wrong, any show is a great show, but from what everyone's saying about the sound being bad I don't know if it's worth it. Anyone know about refunds? I hate to miss out on a show, especially one I already have tickets for, but $50 for a poor college student is a lot...

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One with earth and one with God

I'm glad for all the folks who din't get tickets for Tom Wolf, just hate that I dropped $120 a piece on stub hub beore this announcement.

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“I too dabbled in pacifism once. Not in Nam, of course.” -Walter Sobchak

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I think it's great that the Boys were able move to a bigger venue and accommodate to more fans! And to all the folks who are hating, I think it's a shame that you are that selfish to hog the band yourself. Even if the move was to make more money, I say good for TAB! They have always been loyal to their fans but they also have to make a living! Keep doing what you do and the fans will continue to follow and you will continue to gain more along the way!

"I got secrets from you, you got secrets from me
Because you’re so worried about what I’m gonna to think,
Baby I’m worried too"

I just screamed out loud in the middle of goverment class! i got some weird stares. Oh well! i am shaking due to my excitement! thank you Avetts SO MUCH!!! i am nothing short of thankful. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Oh my god i am so excited. i really hope i get tickets this time lol

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I haven't finished a thing since I started my life, I don't feel much like starting now

BurninVernon,

I will eat crow IF they sell the Civic Center out. However, they will not. It was a business move from the bands management, plain and simple. Marketing it as a way to get more "fans" in was a good move as it looks like that is what they are doing from anyone who didn't have a ticket already.

As for my "attack the character of people who you don't know". My statement was in no way directed at one person. Its in regards to any member of their organization who voted for this change of venue. I am not alone on this as more and more fans will come out and show you on all of the bands networking outlets. As I started at the beginning of this email, I will extend my deepest apologies to the band, their fans and management team if they pull off the sellout.

If you knew anything about the guys in the band, you would realise that selfish and greedy are not words that describe them.

Your upset about the venue change, I get that, but to attack the character of people who you don't know, and to assume that you understand their motivation, displays a huge amount of pretentiousness on your part.

This kind of lashing out is common on the internet, so I'm not suprised to see it, but I still don't find it excusable.

Shealady is upset, too, but handles it in a much more appropriate fashion.

This is excellant news!!!!!

Although I agree that smaller intimate shows are best...I am so excited that because I got tiks during the first sale I get in early!
Can't wait till NYE!

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Maybe I don't have to be good but I can try to be
At least a little better than I've been so far

No delayed taping? No webcast? What about us West coast fans? I can't end the year with Ryan Seacrest again. PLEASE!

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