I was putting together a list of my top ten concerts of 2010 when the realization hit that my fandom of Brandi Carlile and The Avett Brothers had reached the level of a 10 year old girl’s love of Justin Bieber.  So, to get a little variety I’m going to give BCB and TAB their own list.

1.   Brandi Carlile  @ Neumo’s     The “secret show” in her hometown felt more like a meeting of an exclusive private club.
2.   Brandi Carlile and The Avett Brothers @ Nokia Theater     BCB, TAB, and 3rd row seats!
3.   BCB with The Seattle Symphony @ Benaroya Hall     We sat next to a nine year old girl who sat through the entire concert on the edge of her seat with saucer sized eyes.  I did, too.
4.   TAB @ The Mountain Winery     The crowd started off neutral so TAB found an extra gear, and by the show’s end the bay area had a 1000 or so new Avett fanatics.
5.   BCB @ Border’s 4 songs in front of a crowd of a few dozen.  Very cool.
6.   TAB @ The House of Blues It takes a great band to overcome the hell that is The House of Blues.  TAB is one.
7.   BCB @ The Mountain Winery Even average BCB shows are pretty compelling
8.   BCB @ The House of Blues See #6  BCB is another.