I'm a fan (and you should be too) because...

They are original, following nobodys trend or sound. I was hooked by (November Blue) the first song I ever heard by the Avett's. Then I listened to Hard Worker, Swept Away, New Love Song, etc.

I didn't quite know how to "label" their music to friends/family. So I just said - I don't care what the hell you call it, just listen. I remember Iron Grass being a popular term at the time, now that seems to have evolved to Punk Folk. I stopped counting how many people I've turned on to the Avett Brothers music, most by taking them to shows - the best way to really experience everything they are about.