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What I'm Listening to This Week: Chatham County Line's IV
This CD was released back in March of 2008, but the more I listen to it, the more I admire Chatham County Line. This is the fourth release by the band and it was produced by Chris Stamey.
This four-piece group from Raleigh, NC, isn't your typical bluegrass band. Not content to simply put their spin on classic bluegrass tunes, the self-described group of “new traditionalists” have quite varied music backgrounds that range from flatpicking to indie rock.
The opening track, Chip of A Star, makes it clear that you’re listening to something new. The tune begins with the musical hook, a four note melody line voiced on the banjo, pushing it’s way through a comfortably relaxed rock/pop groove rhythm guitar. The vocals ride along on a bed of background instrumentation including some very tasteful pedal steel work by Greg Readling (bassist in the band).
This CD is a must have! Order a copy at: www.chathamcountyline.com/
This four-piece group from Raleigh, NC, isn't your typical bluegrass band. Not content to simply put their spin on classic bluegrass tunes, the self-described group of “new traditionalists” have quite varied music backgrounds that range from flatpicking to indie rock.
The opening track, Chip of A Star, makes it clear that you’re listening to something new. The tune begins with the musical hook, a four note melody line voiced on the banjo, pushing it’s way through a comfortably relaxed rock/pop groove rhythm guitar. The vocals ride along on a bed of background instrumentation including some very tasteful pedal steel work by Greg Readling (bassist in the band).
Chip of A Star gives way to The Carolinian, a tune that proved to be one of my favorites. This is a piece of great songwriting. My third favorite on the CD is I Got Worry.
The band features Dave Wilson on lead vocals/guitar/harmonica, John Teer on mandolin/fiddle, Chandler Holt on banjo, and Greg Readling on bass.This CD is a must have! Order a copy at: www.chathamcountyline.com/
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