The son of a Methodist preacher and a concert pianist, Jim Avett has been singing and playing guitar for most of his life. He’s done a lot of other things in the meantime – built a business as a welder in North Carolina, served in the Navy and raised three children with his wife Susie. Since his retirement several years ago, he has returned to performing. In 2008, Avett released his first album on Ramseur Records, “Jim Avett and Family,” a collection of gospel songs recorded with daughter Bonnie and sons Scott and Seth – founding members of The Avett Brothers. He returned last year with “Tribes,” and his third album “Second Chances” will be released on Ramseur Records in 2012.