Carbon Leaf concert in Ann Arbor

Originating from Richmond, Virginia, Carbon Leaf formed in 1992 and has performed over 3,500 live shows. Time is the Playground is their first full-length album in ten years, comprising songs written over 15 years alongside new material. The album combines heartfelt melodies and harmonies with acoustic and electric instrumentation, delivering an introspective exploration of life's themes. The band first gained national recognition with their song "The Boxer," which won the American Music Awards 2002 New Music Award, marking them as the first unsigned band to perform at the AMAs.