John Oates Will Open For the Avett Brothers

John Oates will open for the Avett Brothers for a couple of shows.  That's right: Oates will be the opener.  He says that's a strange thing but he thinks it's amazing.  He says the Avett Brothers are big fans of Hall and Oates.  Why is he doing this?  According to him, because  he has "a great opportunity to reach a new set of people."  Oates has just released an album of blues and roots music called "Mississippi Mile."  He calls it starting "part three"" of his life.