Chesapeake Music Band

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Welcome to Chesapeake. Last Updated Mar 1,





Play Killing Me Softly


Play Sample "Once a Day", from Chesapeake's latest album, Pier Pressure


In early 1996, Mike, along with Moondi Klein, and T. Michael Coleman, left the Seldom Scene bluegrass band and joined with Jimmy Gaudreau to form a brand new band called Chesapeake. This band features a unique blend of bluegrass, country, folk, blues and jazz musical styles....the very best in Americana.

The legendary Doc Watson says: "Chesapeake is one of the best bands I've listened to in a long time. They can take a tune like Shady Grove and make it sound contemporary without losing all the orginal flavor; or, take an old tune like Columbus Stockade and give it the good blues flavor that reminds you of the Allman Brothers. Yet, these songs are done in a style that is uniquely Chesapeake. They are great musicians who make truly great music."

Chesapeake is proud to be the host band for the annual Wings and Strings Music Festival at the Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, in November each year. Three days of top bands playing your favorite music, along with the world's largest collection of antique airplanes, all happening in a beautiful setting in sunny Florida. Great for the entire family! Check the schedule for the exact dates, and/or contact the Festival homepage at: Details


Chesapeake Band Schedule for 1999


Wings and Strings Festival Web Site


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Chesapeake Booking Information

Contact Mike Auldridge for information on booking Chesapeake


Chesapeake Compact Disks


Rising Tide, Chesapeake

Songs: Blackjack Davey - The Morning Blues - Columbus Stockade - Darcey Farrow - Dreamer Believer - High Sierra - Always on a Mountain - Cypress Grove - Genie in the Wine - 2:10 Train - Summer Wages - Shady Grove - Moondance






Full Sail, Chesapeake

Songs: Home from the Hills - Are You Tired of Me My Darling - Sweet Melinda - Rain and Snow - Last Train from Poor Valley - One Way Track - The Lights of Home - Let it Roll - The Last Thing on my Mind - Free at Heart - Crawfishin'






Pier Pressure, Chesapeake

Songs: Once A Day - Full Force Gale - Bed of Roses - Nothing Ain't A Lot - Carolina Star - Sleepwalk(ing) At The Drive-In - Baby Blue Eyes - White Pilgrim - Guilty - Rockin' Hillbilly - Don't Lay Down - Working On A Building



Mike Auldridge compact disks


Mike Auldridge



This re-release by Flying Fish Records of one of Mike's earlier albums, entitled Mike Auldridge, offers some of Mike's best-loved songs now in CD format for the first time. Pure vintage Auldridge, this CD is a must-have for every dobro enthusiast. Two audio clips from this new album are included in the Sound and Video Room.


Songs: Southern Rain - Tennessee Traveler - Mountain Slide - Blues for Barbara - Last Train to Clarksville - California Dreamin' - Dreaming my Dreams - Indian Summer - Carolina Sunshine Girl - All Thumbs - Spanish Grass - Lloyd's of Nashville - Georgia on my Mind



The Great Dobro Sessions



"A gathering of resophonic players including: Mike Auldridge, Curtis Burch, Jerry Douglas, Josh Graves, Rob Ickes, Oswald Kerby, Stacy Phillips, Tut Taylor, Sally Van Meter, and Gene Wooten. Two audio clips by Mike Auldridge from this new album are included in the Sound and Video Room


Songs: Fireball Mail, with everyone, - Dobro Chimes with Oswald Kerby - Just Joshin' with Josh Graves - Poison Love with Gene Wooten - Birdland with Jerry Douglas - Wave with Mike Auldridge - The Last Rose of Autumn with Stacy Phillips - Rainbow Bridge with Curtis Burch - Great Season Waltz with Sally Van Meter - Scrapin' the Barrel with Rob Ickes - Little Green Pill #2 with Tut Taylor - Day Tripper with Gene Wooten - Flatt Lonesome with Josh Graves - Abilene Gal with Jerry Douglas - McHattie's Waltz with Rob Ickes - Ace of Spades with Stacy Phillips - Suitcase with Curtis Burch - Cherokee Shuffle with Sally Van Meter - Lonesome Dobro with Tut Taylor - Wake Forest with Mike Auldridge - The End of the World with Oswald Kirby



Treasures Untold, Mike Auldridge



"The music on this recording reflects my love of the early style of country music with songs ranging from things written in the 1920's to brand-new songs that have that timeless appeal. We tried to capture the feeling of a jam session among great friends, because that's exactly what this is. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did." Special guests: Tony Rice, John Starling and Doc Watson.


Songs: Are You Waiting Just for Me Memories of You Dear - Shenandoah Waltz - Deep Water Why Should I Be Lonely - Drivin' Nails in My Coffin - Trains Make Me Lonsome - Tuck Away My Lonesome Blues - Carolina Palms - Walking the Floor Over You - Treasures Untold - Raisin'the Dickins.



Eight String Swing, Mike Auldridge



"I recorded this project playing an eight-string dobro, which is something new to me. It has enabled me to play things that I've had in my mind but could never quite get out of a conventional 6 string dobro. After 25 years of playing, I can't wait to get up in the morning to see what surprises I can find on that 8 string neck. Hope you like what I've been discovering."


Songs: Little Rock Getaway - Red-skin Rag - Bethesda - Swing Scene Caravan - Almost to Tulsa - Bluegrass Boogie - Eight String Swing - Brown Baggin' - Pete's Place - Crazy - Red Top - Stompin' at the Savoy

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HOW TO ORDER

To order Chesapeake compact disks, you may send send check or money order to the following address, or use our new on-line secure order form, which allows you to use your personal check and process your order the next business day.

If you prefer to mail in your payment, send to:

Mike Auldridge Productions

PO Box 954

Inwood, WV 25428

All compact disks are $15 plus postage


Domestic orders are shipped Priority U.S. Mail, with the shipping cost based on the overall amount of the order: (1) Orders up to $25, $3 shipping; Orders from $25 to $60, $4 shipping; Orders from $60 to $100, $5 shipping; $100 to $200, $6 shipping. International orders will be sent via Global Priority Mail unless otherwise advised. International customers are encouraged to inquire about shipping charges via E-mail.

Attention West Virginia Residents. Please add 6% to the amount of order.

Questions may be directed to 1-800-354-9255.

Free catalog available. Let us know by email.

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Go to Mike Auldridge Productions Main SiteMike's main site includes catalog of resophonic guitar courses, CDs by Mike and Chesapeake, more. You will also find Chesapeake's appearance schedule, a section of "interesting links", and links to Mike's Sound and Video Room with RealAudio audio/video samples from Mike's courses and CDs.

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The Sound and Video Room. Audio and video clips from Chesapeake and Mike Auldridge CD's and videos


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