Ten years in, the four gentlemen of Chatham County Line have a lot to reflect on: sold out shows in the US and abroad, appearances on national radio & TV, four solid selling records, and four really dirty suits. "We want to be the band that puts on the most professional show in the business of what we do," says singer/guitarist/songwriter Dave Wilson. "If you've taken your time to be there for us, we are going to prove we are there for you." It's that sincerity of showmanship and professionalism that has led to countless miles on the road for CCL. "We've worn out two vans by now and I've actually worn out a few ties as well," says John Teer. "You ever hear of someone wearing out a tie?" Teer plays mandolin and fiddle and sings high tenor for the band. It is this commitment that has fans driving hundreds of miles to see Chatham County Line at work on the road. "We've had fans travel from another country to catch a show," reflects banjoist Chandler Holt, continuing, "That's when you know you're doing something right." Releasing IV to critical acclaim in 2008, CCL was invited to be on Later. . . with Jools Holland on BBC 2 in the UK, alongside such acts as The Raconteurs, Nick Cave, and Bon Iver. "Now that was a party," muses standup bassist Greg Readling. "When you've got those guys coming up and introducing themselves to you, all the miles just melt away." The newest addition to their catalog, Wildwood, is no departure from the path CCL has been carving during its decade of existence. Another strong batch of songs, with solid melodies and lyrics, telling the tales of what all those years on the road have brought to them. "I guess I'm out of the running / Thanks for your applause," sings Dave Wilson on the track Out of the Running. "We may never grace the cover of Rolling Stone," Dave says, "but at this point, that is not something we care about. We might reach for the stars, but we're mostly concerned with making great music that speaks to us and our fans." It's this sense of dedication that fuels songs such as Crop Comes In, a great showcase for the addition of drums to the band's usual all-string lineup. "Yeah, so we have Zeke Hutchins (Tift Merritt, Sara Watkins, Hotel Lights) sitting there in the studio on a rare break from the road, so lets put him to work," Wilson explains. "Though we're still going to tour as a four piece acoustic band, a record is something special, right?

Wildwood, July 13, 2010

IV, 2008

Speed of the Whippoorwill, 2006

Route 23, 2005

Chatham County Line, 2003

09-11-2010 Nashville, TN
Americana Music Festival

09-30-2010 Wilmington, NC
University of NC, Wilmington

10-01-2010 Chattanooga, TN
3 Sisters Music Festival

10-02-2010 Clarksville, TN
Private

10-09-2010 Silk Hope, NC
Shakori Hills Festival

11-04-2010 Charlottesville, VA
The Southern Cafe and Music Hall

11-06-2010 Durham, NC
Troika Music Festival

12-17-2010 Atlanta, GA
Variety Playhouse

12-18-2010 Asheville, NC
The Grey Eagle

02-04-2011 Springfield, IL
Hoogland Center for the Arts

03-05-2011 Salisbury, NC
Private

06-02-2011 Bean Blossom, IN
The John Hartford Memorial Festival

06-25-2011 Raleigh, NC
Carolina Bluegrass Festival