I'm a fan because no other band since The Beatles has personally touched my heart, made me happy, made me smile, as the Avett Brothers have. They have a "hold on me" as The Beatles had and still do, (by the way!) Musically, I so appreciate the talent. Specifically the honesty of the lyrics, music, and the boys personalities and character. They have created a genre of their own...it's like nothing I have ever heard! The passion and excitement that they exhibit is so innocent, sweet, real, fun, and HONEST! Can't get enough!