Blue Ridge Rain
Friday, June 21, 2024 at 07:00pm
Apollo Civic Theatre
128 East Martin Street
Contemporary Country Artist Chad Laughlin has been known for his blend of the modern and nostalgic, Chad has long been a staple of live entertainment in the Shenandoah Valley. Rousing crowds and gaining fans from private functions to fairs and festivals alike with chart-topping country, southern fried rock and party anthems. Among his influences are Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Travis Tritt, Shenandoah and many more.
Hailing from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Chad and his band is composed of seasoned musicians who have developed and honed their talents for pleasing audiences long before they could drive. Since 2010 Chad has focused heavily on delivering a powerful performance, lock, stock and barrel. By providing rockabilly rhythms, soaring solos, as well as multifaceted vocals and layered harmonies. Chad and his band have set themselves apart. An engaging experience for all, from the back row to the dance floor.
Over the years Chad has played hundreds of shows in a multitude of venues and opened for several notable artists including The Kentucky Headhunters, Zac Brown Band, Kellie Pickler, Confederate Railroad and The Charlie Daniels Band. During the summer of 2019 Chad began writing original pieces and during that November traveled to Benchmark Sound in Nashville to start recording tracks. Chad released his 2 song EP in Jan of 2020. His songs aspire to offer something authentic and meaningful to all his fans and to embark on a new and exciting stage of his musical journey. He has since released 4 more songs in 2022. Stay Tuned as he has plans to release 3 more in 2024.