On the Road with Chatham Rabbits

Husband-and-wife duo Sarah and Austin McCombie of Chatham Rabbits go on the road to follow their dreams of making it in music. They play at the Bynum General Store and get nostalgic during a visit to their old house. Later they give a tour of their Siler City farm and introduce their animals. The couple write new songs and look forward to the band’s first practice before kicking off their tour.

Sarah and Austin McCombie head with their full band to play big crowds at Doc Watson’s beloved music festival, MerleFest, in Wilkesboro. Austin fly fishes for trout with friend and musician Woody Platt of Steep Canyon Rangers. Sarah starts an impromptu jam session by the river, and the Chatham Rabbits get emotional as they honor a dear friend.

Farm life calls as Sarah and Austin McCombie finish up their chores with the animals before heading out on the road with the band. Heavy rains threaten to cancel a coastal concert and flood their RV as they sleep in the parking lot. Good things outweigh the bad when Chatham Rabbits shine through on stage.

The North Carolina State Fair provides Chatham Rabbits a unique venue for music making. After the concert, Sarah and Austin McCombie explore fair food and take in the sights. Sarah pays a visit to grandmother Nancy Jo for new concert duds and sewing tips. The band plays two amazing shows, and Sarah gets to hold her youngest fan.

Chatham Rabbits go back to where it all began with a night at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro. This music venue holds many special memories for Austin and Sarah: it’s where Austin first saw Sarah on stage and a place that the couple sold out a few years ago. Chatham Rabbits play a concert with their full band to celebrate being back on the road.