On September 30, 2013 The Avett Brothers were the musical guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where they performed "Vanity" with guest Chris Cornell to promote their upcoming album Magpie and the Dandelion.
They also participated in a skit with Jimmy Fallon titled "The Avett Brothers Sing Heavy Metal" where "America's favorite folk rock band sing twenty-five of the darkest, most head-banging songs ever written".