Music Monday

Deep Chatham - Carnival

Deep Chatham - Carnival from Alex Loops on Vimeo.

For the inaugural version of Music Monday I thought I'd share my newest favorite-band-of-all-times, Deep Chatham. The folk/bluegrass trio hails from Pittsboro, North Carolina -- just 10 minutes from my hometown. The group is composed of two NC natives -- Julian Sikes on guitar and Jeff Loops on upright base, and their newest addition to the group Matt Heckler on banjo/fiddle. 

The harmonies and rhythm they belt out are simply incredible, and reminiscent of much, much more experienced musicians (Julian & Jeff are in their early 20s). I had the great fortune to catch them two weeks ago at Mojo Cafe in San Francisco -- straight from arriving at SFO from NC -- they had the entire audience captivated -- stomping, clapping & banging silverware together with the beat. 

Deep Chatham just released their first album, a sampling of which is available to stream on their Myspace Page. I highly suggest The Cursed & Change Direction in the Blue, along with their hit Carolina Rain.