Avriel & the Sequoias

Avriel & the Sequoias is the solo folk project of California native and former Pentatonix singer Avriel Kaplan. Somewhat of a left turn from his pop-oriented work as the bass vocalist for the Grammy-winning a cappella group, Kaplan's solo material has a subdued, earthy feel resembling classic folk heroes like Nick Drake and Simon & Garfunkel as well as more contemporary indie folk acts like Iron and Wine and Bon Iver. A native of Visalia, California, Kaplan often sought solace in nearby Sequoia National Park, whose natural beauty became an inspiration for his songs. Not long a...