Chatham Rabbits + Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers
Saturday, June 8 | 7 p.m. | Outdoor Amphitheater
$25 | Free for ages 12 and under

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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, Helms 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. Under the influence of the forefathers of country, he listened to dusty vinyl from Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys, Bob Willis and His Texas Playboys, and Jimmie Rodgers, while embracing the modern country sounds of Charley Crocket and Tyler Childers. Along the way, he carefully developed a signature style of his own, striking a dynamic balance between country storytelling, bluegrass energy, and blues power.

More information: https://www.colbyhelms.com

ADDITIONAL CONCERT DETAILS

• Parking opens at 5:15 p.m. and is free.
• Gates open at 5:45 p.m. Season pass holders are admitted 15 minutes early.
• Concerts begin at 7 p.m.
• Concerts are held rain or shine. Bring appropriate clothing/gear for cold or rainy weather.
• Bring a chair or blanket for seating.

• The Bluffs Restaurant will offer food and beverages for purchase during the concert. Visitors may bring their own food and beverages into the amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. 

• 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 non-refundable.

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