Nickel Creek
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Nickel Creek Biography and Profile
Covering country, bluegrass, jazz, and even a little rock and roll, this young trio truly rocks the folk world.
Covering country, bluegrass, jazz, and even a little rock and roll, this young trio truly rocks the folk world.
Interview with Sara Watkins
Sara Watkins has been performing with some of bluegrass and contemporary folk music’s greatest artists her entire life, both as one-third of the now-defunct Nickel Creek and lending her mad fiddling skills to her friends' recordings. She was kind enough to chat with me about the new album, her time with Nickel Creek, and how going solo has changed the way she makes music.
Sara Watkins has been performing with some of bluegrass and contemporary folk music’s greatest artists her entire life, both as one-third of the now-defunct Nickel Creek and lending her mad fiddling skills to her friends' recordings. She was kind enough to chat with me about the new album, her time with Nickel Creek, and how going solo has changed the way she makes music.
CD Review: Nickel Creek - Reasons Why
Soon after announcing their impending split in 2007, Nickel Creek released Reasons Why – a greatest hits album and DVD combo that tours through the most poignant songs and videos of their career, including highlights like "The Lighthouse's Tale," "When In Rome," and the touching title track "Reasons Why."
Soon after announcing their impending split in 2007, Nickel Creek released Reasons Why – a greatest hits album and DVD combo that tours through the most poignant songs and videos of their career, including highlights like "The Lighthouse's Tale," "When In Rome," and the touching title track "Reasons Why."
Nickel Creek Announce Hiatus
Folk-bluegrass-pop-rock group Nickel Creek has announced that they will go on immediate hiatus beginning at the end of 2007.
Folk-bluegrass-pop-rock group Nickel Creek has announced that they will go on immediate hiatus beginning at the end of 2007.
CD Review: Chris Thile - How to Grow a Woman From the Ground
Nickel Creek is (was?) one of the most dynamic young supergroups in contemporary bluegrass music. Recently, the trio announced it will start a hiatus after its current tour dates have been exhausted. In the wake of that announcement comes mandolin master Chris Thile's fifth solo effort, which is impressive from start to finish.
Nickel Creek is (was?) one of the most dynamic young supergroups in contemporary bluegrass music. Recently, the trio announced it will start a hiatus after its current tour dates have been exhausted. In the wake of that announcement comes mandolin master Chris Thile's fifth solo effort, which is impressive from start to finish.
CD Review: Sean Watkins - Blinders On
Sean Watkins delivers great work with Blinders On, his third solo effort. His songs are more demure and earnest than those of his Nickel Creek bandmates, and more whisperingly pretty. His voice is sweet and calm, and his guitar playing is, of course, fantastic. His bluegrass roots are mostly left behind in exchange for the stylings of an earnest folk singer/songwriter.
Sean Watkins delivers great work with Blinders On, his third solo effort. His songs are more demure and earnest than those of his Nickel Creek bandmates, and more whisperingly pretty. His voice is sweet and calm, and his guitar playing is, of course, fantastic. His bluegrass roots are mostly left behind in exchange for the stylings of an earnest folk singer/songwriter.
CD Review: Nickel Creek - Why Should the Fire Die?
Sara and Sean Watkins and their childhood friend Chris Thile have raised eyebrows on both sides of the aisle, but based on their performances on Why Should the Fire Die?, they've decided to strike out in some more daring directions. These directions take them through the realms of rock & roll, alternative country, and even through their roots in Bluegrass.
Sara and Sean Watkins and their childhood friend Chris Thile have raised eyebrows on both sides of the aisle, but based on their performances on Why Should the Fire Die?, they've decided to strike out in some more daring directions. These directions take them through the realms of rock & roll, alternative country, and even through their roots in Bluegrass.