By all appearances, Chatham County Line is a Bluegrass band. But things are clearly not always as they seem.
Guitarist Dave Wilson, mandolinist/multi-instrumentalist John Teer, banjoist Chandler Holt and upright bassist Greg Readling certainly satisfy the Bluegrass archetype, but their songs, their frenetic stage presentation and their intention to evolve and grow as a band make them much more than the standard collection of pickers with nice harmonies.
Regardless of the set list or the setting, secure your wigs, socks and faces — Chatham County Line is the Bluegrass band that will rock them off.
The band plays the Southgate House. Get show details and Sound Advice here.
This article appears in Jan 20-26, 2010.
