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Chatham Rabbits + Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers
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Free. $25 | Free for ages 12 and underLocation: LAT/LONG: 37.000000, -81.000000
Outdoor Amphitheater at Blue Ridge Music Center
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Chatham Rabbits + Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers
Saturday, June 8 | 7 p.m. | Outdoor Amphitheater
$25 | Free for ages 12 and under
Chatham Rabbits
There is something warm and instantly familiar about roots duo, Chatham Rabbits. Partners in music and life, Austin and Sarah McCombie blend their personal histories through deft songwriting and a history that comes from building a life together. Their artistry hinges on a fervent desire to connect with others through the music that brought the pair together. Steeped in the regional traditions of their North Carolina home, Chatham Rabbits’ musical pursuits represent a new age of roots music. Their songs present a congenial, collaborative spirit that has captured the pure adoration of fans and earned them praise from Garden & Gun Magazine, American Songwriter, and No Depression. The McCombie’s were also featured in the PBS North Carolina series, “On the Road with Chatham Rabbits,” which followed the duo as they toured the country, cared for their North Carolina farm, and navigated their relationship as up-and-coming musicians.
More information: https://www.chathamrabbits.com/
Colby T. Helms & the Virginia Creepers
The Blue Ridge Mountains wind through eight states over a stretch of 615 miles. In Virginia, they overlook Franklin County south of Roanoke. Back in the day, bootleggers would refer to the area as “The Moonshine Capital of the World” due to its perfect placement to export contraband. These days, the textile mills of Rocky Mountain and other once cozy-towns have shut down, leaving minimal opportunity and a lot of hopelessness. At the bottom of the Southwest Virginia foothills half-a-mile from the nearest neighbor, Colby Helms resides in an “underground house” built by his late father. He chops wood daily for the stove, hunts, and takes care of his mom. He also pens the kind of raw and real country music that cuts to the bone.
At 12-years-old, Colby endured the loss of his father due to cancer. Beset by sadness and loneliness, he turned to music. He taught himself guitar, banjo, and mandolin by watching local performers and YouTube videos. He amassed a growing record collection, combing through the stacks at flea markets and browsing eBay. Under the influence of the forefathers of country, he listened to dusty vinyl from Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys, Bob Willis & His Texas Playboys, and Jimmie Rodgers in addition to embracing modern artists a la Charley Crocket and Tyler Childers. Along the way, he carefully developed a signature style of his own.
More information: https://www.colbyhelms.com
ADDITIONAL CONCERT DETAILS
Gates open to ticket holders at 5:45 p.m. Season pass holders are allowed into the amphitheater 15 minutes early at 5:30 p.m.
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. You may bring a coolers or picnic basket, but no alcohol please.
Concerts are held rain or shine. It can be cool in the mountains when the sun goes down, so bring a jacket and an umbrella in case of rain.
Assistive listening devices are available for use during concerts. If you would like to borrow a free device, email info@blueridgemusiccenter.org in advance of your visit.
Advance ticket purchases are nonrefundable.
Reservation or Registration: No
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