CHIP MCLAIN MUSIC
Singer, Songwriter, Dude
Welcome to Chip McLain Music. I hope to use this page as a repository of links to my original songs and an online space to promote my music, my publishing company (Wrinkled Pants Publishing, BMI), and my friends in music. If you're looking to book a solo or band performance, you can reach me at mclain.chippy@gmail.com or by using the message form at the bottom of this page.
Ten Penny Drive plays “Upside Down” for ROMP Contest
Just Hanging On
Through the End
CHIP MCLAIN MUSIC--PRESS RELEASE
Words Worth Singing
Chip McLain writes and performs in a variety of acoustic music genres including Americana, bluegrass, country, folk, pop, rock, and singer-songwriter. (Labels are hard; he just likes good music with engaging melodies and meaningful words.) His previous work in (bluegrass) bands has included stints with One Way Track, Cumberland Gap Connection, and Rough Edges. Currently, he leads Walters State Community College's bluegrass ensemble, The High Lonesome Senate, and the alumni band Ten Penny Drive. He also plays upright bass with the forever-fun Flying J's every chance he gets. His instruments of choice are guitar, mandolin, and electric and upright basses--all of which he has played in band settings. Singing (whether it is lead or harmonies) is his favorite part of performance, and he often says, "I love standing behind my guitar. That way, I don't look so weird singing to you." He hopes to sing to you soon, weird or not.
CATCH ME PERFORMING
2021 Shows
TUNES AND TALES
GATLINBURG, TN
Friday, September 24,
5:30 PM
The Flying J's perform classic country in an all acoustic, outdoor setting as part of an Opry-style ensemble show.
DEL RIO BLUEGRASS
DEL RIO, TN
Saturday, September 25
1:00 PM
Ten Penny Drive plays contemporary and original bluegrass from their new release, Upside Down, at this outdoor bluegrass festival with multiple bands and vendors.
TUNES AND TALES
GATLINBURG, TN
Saturday, September 25
5:30 PM
Solo performance of originals. country, and folk pop covers as part of the Tunes and Tales Opry-style variety show. Free admission.
MUSIC MONDAYS
CROCKETT SPRINGS
ROGERSVILLE, TN
Monday, October 4
6:00 PM
Solo performance of originals, country, acoustic rock, folk, and Americana covers at Rogersville's beautiful Crockett Springs Park. Bring a lawn chair--or a blanket to get a little closer to the grass. Free admission.
CATCH ME PERFORMING
2019 Shows
RIVER PLACE ON THE CLINCH, KYLES FORD, TN
Friday, August 30,
6:30 PM
I'll be playing two sets of all acoustic grass (sans banjo), alt country, and something-like-rock with the notorious Hurd brothers (Clint and Matt) and Alex Greene as Rough Edges 2.0.
RIVER PLACE ON THE CLINCH, KYLES FORD, TN
Saturday, August 31
6:30 PM
The High Lonesome Senate will provide two great sets of original, contemporary, traditional, and progressive bluegrass and bluegrass gospel. We suggest the catfish!
IBMA COLLEGE SHOWCASE, RALEIGH, NC
Friday, September 27
7:30 PM
The High Lonesome Senate returns to IBMA to play material from their September CD release, Split Decision.
HERITAGE DAYS,
ROGERSVILLE, TN
Saturday, October 12
1:00 PM
Yay!!! It's a one-hour set with the Flying J's--the rocking-est Country and Western Quintet this side of Texas.
BLUEGRASS @ BELLAMY'S
Saturday, December 21
7:30 PM
It's a double header! Come out to premier music venue in Surgoinsville, TN, to hear both the High Lonesome Senate and the Flying J's.
CAPITOL THEATRE,
GREENEVILLE, TN
Sunday, December 22
Time TBA
Yet another full set with the Flying J's--the rocking-est Country and Western Quintet this side of Texas. Christmas will be had!
THE DEPOT,
MARSHALL, NC
Friday, December 27
6:30 PM
It's a double header! Come out to Marshall's premier music venue to hear both the High Lonesome Senate and the Flying J's. A Christmasy good time will be had by all!