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CHATHAM COUNTY LINE


BIO:
Merging a traditional bluegrass sound and first-class picking with pithy songwriting that often confronts personal issues and political matters head on, Chatham County Line are a North Carolina foursome who first came together in 1999. In the mid-'90s, guitarist Dave Wilson was a member of a country-rock band called Stillhouse, whose sound merged Gram Parsons and Neil Young, when he met Greg Readling, a pedal steel player who could also handle upright bass. Both were interested in the possibility of forming an acoustic country band, and fiddle and mandolin master John Teer and banjo player Chandler Holt were Stillhouse fans interested in making music with a purer sound. The four friends began jamming together in 1999, and within a year they were playing out occasionally as Chatham County Line. By this time, Stillhouse had broken up and Wilson and Readling were doing double duty with Tift Merritt's backing band, the Carbines. Chatham County Line were occasionally opening shows for Merritt, and at one such gig in 2003 they were seen by producer and Southern pop icon Chris Stamey, who liked their sound and offered to produce their first album; he also helped the band score a deal with the influential North Carolina-based indie label Yep Roc Records. Stamey also produced Chatham County Line's second album, 2005's Route 23, while Brian Paulson stepped in behind the board for 2006's Speed of the Whippoorwill. Meanwhile, Chatham County Line began earning accolades for their inventive take on bluegrass music, having been named the Best New Bluegrass Band at the 2004 RockyGrass Competition in Lyons, CO, while receiving similar honors at the 2006 Indie Music Awards. IV appeared from Yep Roc in 2008, with Stamey taking the production reins once again. Their fifth full-length offering, Wildwood, appeared in 2010. They returned in 2012 with a live album, Sight & Sound, recorded old-school around one microphone. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Latest Articles


Chatham County Line Confirm West Coast Tour Dates; 'Hiyo' Out Now Photo Chatham County Line Confirm West Coast Tour Dates; 'Hiyo' Out Now
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024

Recorded at Asheville's Echo Mountain, the album was co-produced by Dave Wilson and Nashville-based Rachael Moore (Kacey Musgraves, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss), whom the band befriended during a stint serving as the backing band on the Showtime series George & Tammy, shot in Wilmington, NC....

Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young Top All-Star Music Lineup Photo Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young Top All-Star Music Lineup For Bourbon & Beyond
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

The lineup includes Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday, along with Matchbox Twenty, The National, Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas, The War On Drugs, The Beach Boys, Mt. Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa ...

Chatham County Line Share 'Way Down Yonder' & More Tour Dates Announced Photo Chatham County Line Share 'Way Down Yonder' & More Tour Dates Announced
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024

Raleigh, NC-based Chatham County Line share the third single, “Way Down Yonder,” from their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Hiyo. The track features guest appearances, including vocalist Maya de Vitry, fiddler John Mailander (Bruce Hornsby, Billy Strings) and drummer Jamie Dick (Watchhouse, R...

MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lu Photo MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR And More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

MerleFest's full 2024 lineup includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Tyminski Band, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicest...

Jonas Fjeld Releases New Album 'To the Bone' Photo Jonas Fjeld Releases New Album 'To the Bone'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022

Norwegian folk treasure Jonas Fjeld has released his first solo English album in 20+years, with a performance in Oslo, Norway. Following the release of To The Bone, Fjeld is celebrating on tour throughout Norway before returning stateside for a handful of dates with Judy Collins and Chatham County L...

Yep Roc Records Announces Initial Lineup for 25th Anniversary Show At Cat's Cradle Photo Yep Roc Records Announces Initial Lineup for 25th Anniversary Show At Cat's Cradle
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022

Featuring a stellar lineup of local North Carolina artists, many of whom are foundational to the label’s beginnings, the Cat’s Cradle main room will include performances by: Dawn Landes; The Old Ceremony; Jennyanykind; Mayflies USA; Chris Stamey; and Caitlin Cary, who will headline the show with her...

CF Watkins Premieres New Video 'Come Around' Photo CF Watkins Premieres New Video 'Come Around'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2020

Cf Watkins has unveiled “Come Around,” the latest video from her new album, Babygirl, released in October via Whatever’s Clever Records....

CF Watkins Releases New Album Today Photo CF Watkins Releases New Album Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020

Americana-pop singer-songwriter, Cf Watkins, has released the new album, Babygirl, via Whatever’s Clever Records....

Americana-pop album, 'BABYGIRL,' by Cf Watkins Due 10/16 Photo Americana-pop album, 'BABYGIRL,' by Cf Watkins Due 10/16
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020

Americana-pop singer-songwriter, Cf Watkins, has announced her new album, Babygirl, due out October 16, 2020, on Whatever’s Clever Records. The first single, “Frances,” is out now and showcases Watkins’ signature style, melding folk and country references with contemporary pop. ...

Chatham County Line Release Lyric Video for Title Track Photo Chatham County Line Release Lyric Video for Title Track
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2020

Today, Raleigh, NC's Chatham County Line share the lyric video for the title track of their forthcoming ninth studio album, Strange Fascination, and announce they have moved up the release date to April 24 (originally May 15). A staple of the North Carolina music scene for two decades, the band Intr...

Suwannee Spring Reunion Announces Schedule Photo Suwannee Spring Reunion Announces Schedule
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 02, 2020

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) is thrilled to host The 4th Annual Suwannee Spring Reunion Thursday through Sunday, March 19-22 at SOSMP in Live Oak, FL. Folks of all ages will make plans to gather during the forefront of spring at this gorgeous park and its mossy live oak laden grounds fo...

Suwannee Spring Reunion Announces Schedule Photo Suwannee Spring Reunion Announces Schedule
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 02, 2020

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) is thrilled to host The 4th Annual Suwannee Spring Reunion Thursday through Sunday, March 19-22 at SOSMP in Live Oak, FL. Folks of all ages will make plans to gather during the forefront of spring at this gorgeous park and its mossy live oak laden grounds fo...

Chatham County Line to Release STRANGE FASCINATION on May 15 Photo Chatham County Line to Release STRANGE FASCINATION on May 15
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 04, 2020

A staple of the North Carolina music scene for two decades, Raleigh, NC's Chatham County Line introduces a new sound and line up with the release of their ninth studio album, Strange Fascination, out May 15 on Yep Roc Records....

Suwannee Spring Reunion Adds Greensky Bluegrass, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Sierr Photo Suwannee Spring Reunion Adds Greensky Bluegrass, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Sierra Hull
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2020

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) is thrilled to announce that Greensky Bluegrass, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, Sierra Hull, Ghost Light, and Jon Stickley Trio are added to The 4th Annual Suwannee Spring Reunion lineup along with a host of other acts. The festival takes place Thursday throug...

Michaela Anne Drops CHILD OF THE WIND via Brooklyn Vegan, Announces New Tour Dates Photo Michaela Anne Drops CHILD OF THE WIND via Brooklyn Vegan, Announces New Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2019

Michaela Anne is proud to debut “Child of the Wind”, which exclusively premiered today via Brooklyn Vegan, who dubbed the track “a catchy, breezy dose of modern country.” You can listen here. The single is the newest from her upcoming album Desert Dove, out September 27th on Yep Roc Records. In June...

Michaela Anne Announces New Album DESERT DOVE For 9/27 Release Photo Michaela Anne Announces New Album DESERT DOVE For 9/27 Release
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019

Michaela Anne grew up bouncing around the States and abroad—from Washington to California to Italy, to name a few. A child of a military family, she learned to cope with her lack of roots and what she called “having more questions than answers” by learning to write songs. That skill set and those so...

MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists Photo MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019

From its first incarnation in 1993, MerleFest's annual Chris Austin Songwriting Competition has seen the likes of Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt, and Martha Scanlan rise to the top of an always competitive field of up-and-coming songwriters. Legendary songwriters have presided over the competition from...

MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup Photo MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the 2019 lineup for their beloved Late Night Jam.  Sponsored by The Bluegrass Situation and hosted by Chatham County Line, this year's Late Night Jam will feature Molly Tuttle, Jim Lauderdale, The Brother Brothers, Donna the Buffalo, Presley...

Suwannee Spring Reunion Schedule Is Up! Featuring Marty Stuart, Steep Canyon Rangers, Photo Suwannee Spring Reunion Schedule Is Up! Featuring Marty Stuart, Steep Canyon Rangers, Billy Strings & More!
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2019

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Chatham County Line's SHARING THE COVERS Out Today Photo Chatham County Line's SHARING THE COVERS Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - March 08, 2019

Raleigh, NC-based quartet Chatham County Line's eighth studio album, Sharing The Covers is out today on Yep Roc Records. Directed by Gabriel Wilson and animated by Barrett Phillips, today the band unveils the official video for “I Think I'm In Love” (watch/share). ...

MerleFest Adds Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, and More Photo MerleFest Adds Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Del McCoury Band, The Casey Kristofferson Band, and David Holt. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wil...

Chatham County Line Announces Tour; Brooklyn Vegan Premieres I THINK I'M IN LOVE Photo Chatham County Line Announces Tour; Brooklyn Vegan Premieres I THINK I'M IN LOVE
by Tori Hartshorn - January 30, 2019

Raleigh, NC-based quartet Chatham County Line will hit the road in support of their eighth studio album, Sharing The Covers, out March 8 on Yep Roc Records. The 23-city tour begins February 9, and includes stops along the East Coast, dates with Steve Martin and Martin Short, as well as two days at t...

The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell Added to MerleFest 2019 Photo The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell Added to MerleFest 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothill...

Chatham County Line Is 'Sharing The Covers' 3/8, The Bluegrass Situation Premieres I Photo Chatham County Line Is 'Sharing The Covers' 3/8, The Bluegrass Situation Premieres I GOT YOU Video
by Tori Hartshorn - January 08, 2019

Hailed by Paste as ”bluegrass innovators,” Raleigh, NC-based quartet Chatham County Line will release their eighth studio album, Sharing The Covers, March 8 on Yep Roc Records. The video for the first single, Wilco's “I Got You (At the End of the Century),” premiered today at The Bluegrass Situation...

MerleFest Adds Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers to Lineup Photo MerleFest Adds Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers to Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2018

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the fo...












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