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Carolina Chocolate Drops
Acoustic / Folk / Bluegrass

Old Timey Music from the Carolina Piedmont



DURHAM, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  11/24/2009
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   Carolina Chocolate Drops: General Info
Member Since4/27/2006
Band Websitewww.carolinachocolatedrops.com
Band MembersDom Flemons:
4-string banjo, guitar, jug, harmonica, kazoo, snare drum, bones
Rhiannon Giddens:
5-string banjo, fiddle
Justin Robinson:
fiddle, five-string banjo
InfluencesJoe and Odell Thompson, Etta Baker, Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Mississippi Shieks, Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Ma Rainey
Sounds LikeNobody in particular! A bit like Joe, a bit like the first 'Drops, and a lot like ourselves.

For tons CCD video footage, visit youtube.com/ccdrops!
Record LabelNonesuch
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 8 2010 8:00P
Melting Point Athens, Georgia
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
McCelvey Center York, South Carolina
Jan 10 2010 8:00P
Pour House Charleston, South Carolina
Jan 14 2010 8:00P
Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire
Jan 18 2010 8:00P
Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia
Jan 19 2010 8:00P
Ram’s Head On Stage Baltimore, Maryland
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, Massachusetts
Jan 23 2010 8:00P
Somerville Theater Somerville, Massachusetts
Jan 26 2010 8:00P
Celtic Connections Festival Glasgow
Jan 28 2010 8:00P
Town Hall Gateshead
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
Derby Theatre Derby
Jan 31 2010 8:00P
Memorial Hall Sheffield
Feb 3 2010 8:00P
St. George’s Bristol
Feb 4 2010 8:00P
Bush Hall London
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
Arlington Arts Centre Newbury
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
The Met Bury
Feb 25 2010 8:00P
Royal Theater Danville, Indiana
Feb 26 2010 8:00P
St. Louis Art Museum St. Louis, Missouri
Feb 27 2010 8:00P
Fitzgerald’s Berwyn, Illinois
Feb 28 2010 8:00P
Schubas Tavern Chicago, Illinois

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The Carolina Chocolate Drops are a group of young African-American stringband musicians who play the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolinas’ piedmont. Members Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons and Justin Robinson strive to carry on the legacies of countless black musicians who have passed beyond memory and recognition, all the while remaining true to their own unique style. Each member brings something different to the table, but collectively, they draw their musical heritage from the foothills of the North and South Carolina. With their beginnings grounded under the tutelage of Joe Thompson, of Mebane, NC - said to be the last black traditional string band player - they strive to carry on the long-standing traditional music of the black and white communities. They strike a chord with the American public by keeping innovation at the front of their minds and tradition deep within their hearts.






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John Deller



Nov 25 2009 1:39 AM

Just bought tickets to see you guys in Feb in London...CANT WAIT!
Adolfo

Adolfo Morales Servin



Nov 23 2009 1:15 AM

thanks for the add!
NoaH

NoaH



Nov 19 2009 9:09 PM

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Nov 19 2009 9:07 PM

Thanks for adding us!

Peace,
Dirk
Tina

Tina Lowells



Nov 16 2009 8:11 PM

HEY , YOU ROCK!

LAVA MOON

LAVA MOON



Nov 15 2009 1:22 AM

Aloha y'all... from Dem Hawai'iabilly Hipsters!
Little Johnny and His Restless Legs

Little Johnny and His Restless Legs



Nov 12 2009 4:38 PM


Thanks!

Cheers,
Jon
LJ & HRL
Eric L. Woods

Eric L. Woods



Nov 12 2009 4:38 PM

Greetings from Mebane.

Love your story and your music.

I pray your continued and increasing success.

God bless,

Eric


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upfromsumdirt

upfromsumdirt



Nov 11 2009 5:59 PM

saw yall in richmond, ky a couple months ago - great music! love the cd!

and now the spam:

this is my art + design blog - its fulla plenty of graphic junk and other various forms of eyecandy. enough ish to keep you just pre-occupied at work long enough to not get a good performance raise...

and this is my literature + poetry blog where i just ramble on and on for no good damn reason at all...

TEDY BLOW & Big Money

TEDY BLOW & Big Money



Nov 11 2009 5:59 PM

Bienvenu chez vous.
Daniel Zamalloa

Daniel Zamalloa



Nov 9 2009 9:16 PM

Rhiannon and Dom,
I was delighted to meet both of you in San Francisco.  Keep up the good music.

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Cloud Mountain Ramblers

Cloud Mountain  Ramblers



Nov 6 2009 5:01 PM

Can't wait to hear you in Eugene.
Stay well!


I'll be the guy with he banjo in the next seat.
CMR
Stacey

Stacey Brown



Nov 6 2009 5:00 PM

have a nice day my dear friend :)
Los Watermelons

Los Watermelons



Nov 5 2009 5:04 AM

thanks for being a cyber-friend, greetings from mexico!

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Claude Vue

Claude Vue



Nov 4 2009 12:41 AM

I love your great old timey sound. When did you come back in France? I miss you last time.
Res II

Res II



Nov 4 2009 12:41 AM

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"The Peace Statue" Brighton/Hove

Hey Guys.

Just dropping by to tell you I'm still listening avidly to your lovely music. Hope you're having a great week.

Much Love  ~ Res
The Rock House Venue

The Rock House Venue



Oct 29 2009 5:10 PM

We want you to play here so bad...please come play at the Rock House!
T Turner Peace

T Turner Peace



Oct 23 2009 6:17 PM

lov'n ya'll
Kentucky Slim and the Hillbilly BluesCats

Kentucky Slim and the Hillbilly BluesCats



Oct 14 2009 3:00 PM

Thanks for the friendship, love your music
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Oct 14 2009 3:00 PM


 
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We wuv you ... 

Drew's Country Blues

Drew's Country Blues



Oct 13 2009 4:17 AM

Awesome show in Knoxville tonight!!! Yall are so nice and kindhearted!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Mary

Mary Crowley



Oct 12 2009 7:25 PM

Just showing some Love xxx...




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Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Oct 12 2009 3:43 AM

May you have your feet on the ground, your heart in the stars and clarity in your mind.
Wayfaring Stranger

Wayfaring Stranger



Oct 12 2009 3:43 AM

I had a blast last night in Morganton. Nice tribute to Etta Baker. Hope to see you again in Blowing Rock.
Grant

Grant Beam



Oct 12 2009 3:43 AM

Saw you last night and loved it!
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