Chatham County Line
Formed in Raleigh in 1999, Chatham County Line has emerged as one of those unique branches of tone and approach in bluegrass. Whereas other popular groups may focus on lightning-fast finger pickin’ or a thunderous foot-stomp, Chatham County Line adheres more to the songwriting, ballad roots of the genre.
Smoky Mountain News: And what is the importance of bluegrass and string music, in sound and tradition, as we push further into a modern world of technology and distraction?
Dave Wilson (vocals/guitar): Folk music was always a well to tell a story and an excuse to spend time together making music and singing. All those ages ago before the 78 rpm, the music they made was the music a family had to dance to on a Saturday night. I feel there will always be a part of the population that experiences music through creation rather than Memorex so as long as they continue to make strings this will continue.
Chatham County Line will perform at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, at Sorrells Street Park in Canton.
