Chip Shearin Tickets

Chip Shearin is a seasoned bassist and musical innovator whose career spans decades of funk, jazz, and R&B. Widely credited with playing the original bass line on Sugarhill Gang's iconic Rapper’s Delight, he has built a reputation as a versatile performer and producer. As President of the National Black Musicians Coalition (NBMC) and an inductee referenced in NBMC materials, Shearin blends leadership with artistry, shaping opportunities for Black musicians across the United States.

From the smooth, jazzy textures on his solo project How I Live (2015) on Innervision Records to fresh collaborations and live performances, Chip brings a compelling mix of legacy and forward-thinking sound. In 2025, he released the single Freedom! featuring John P. Kee, expanding his catalog with a strong jazz-influenced collaboration. We’ve got you covered with upcoming tour dates and venues where Chip will bring his signature groove to life.

Upcoming live dates include an intimate Durham, NC performance at Missy Lane’s Assembly Room on April 12, 2025, and a Valentine’s Night appearance at the Cary Arts Center in Cary, NC in 2026. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Chip Shearin for the first time, secure your seats through Gold Coast Tickets and experience the depth of his musicianship in person. Follow Chip on social platforms for the latest news and tour updates: Facebook (official artist page) and other press listings. We’ve got you covered with dependable, no-fuss ticket access—your connection to great live music.