Kick back with Waterline. The duo’s sound is upbeat music with a relaxed spirit to wash away the “every day.” Heartfelt lyrics and the mix of rock, pop and country often draw comparisons to Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett and Train.
Chris Pappalardo and Jim Ellis formed the duo Waterline after a weekend trip to the Carolina coast. Having toured the world with slide guitar legends Sonny Landreth and Lee Roy Parnell, Chris was ready to settle down and call North Carolina his home. Jim had been performing and recording with Virginia area bands since the early 1990’s, but had always been drawn to the sea. That weekend, they knew they had found their home…and Waterline was born.
During live shows, Waterline delivers a mix of both original material and eclectic covers from some of the duo’s favorite artists, including Lyle Lovett and Barenaked Ladies. Chris switches between acoustic, electric and slide guitars, serving up a variety of moods to audiences, always perfectly complemented by Jim’s “New Orleans Bruce Hornsby” piano style and smooth harmonies.
Waterline’s studio release, Long Goners, features an impressive rhythm section, including Sugar Hill recording artist Sonny Landreth and his band. This group has backed up John Hiatt as “The Goners” since the late 1980’s, and Sonny’s slide guitar can be heard on recordings from Jimmy Buffett to Dolly Parton.
You can't do Mayfaire on the 14th! ... We'll be launching "Wrightsville" in Richmond Sept. 13-15. We'll be back signing down there on the 29th ... so you just want to change the date? I'm sure everyone would be fine with it. Best of luck. Ray
I was staggering on the beach the other nite.. and i thought of this great song called, "here on an island"... maybe you guys wanna hear it soon... snicker snicker...
Hey thanks for the add!! Stop by our page when you get a chance and let us know what you think of our music - we'd love to hear from ya.
- JJ, Meven, Bryan, Rick & Robert
HEY LIKE AREN'Y YOU GUYS PLAYIN AT THAT CHEESE BURGER JOE PLACE DOWN ON MARKET STREET TONITE??? I,M BRINGIN A DAM BLANKET. IS JACK BOWER GOING TO BE THERE??
Check out the comment from Keith on my page. The good news is he likes your "Here On an Island." The bad news ... he thinks it's James Taylor. I can see him trying to buy the CD now.
Meant to tell you: We played "Here on an Island" something like 31 times in succession on our way back last winter. Stopped playing it at the state line. Besides, 32 would have been excessive.
Thanks for the add. The Waterline sound just gets better and better. And the lyrics are always perfect. You guys should have gotten TWO chapters in the book.
