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Nickel Creek is an American acoustic trio with roots in bluegrass, though is now sometimes described as "Progressive Acoustic." The band is composed of three permanent members: Chris Thile (mandolin), Sara Watkins (violin), and her brother Sean Watkins (guitar). The band's fourth guest member has been less permanent, although he is always a dynamic part of their performance. This position is currently filled by Mark Schatz (string bass). Over the band's three official albums, Nickel Creek's musical style seems to have shifted from contemporary bluegrass to the incorporation of indie rock elements, covering songs by Radiohead, Pavement and Bob Dylan. However, the core influence of bluegrass remains evident in all three albums.
History
The band formed in California in 1989 with Scott Thile, Chris' father, playing string bass. The two families, the Watkins and the Thiles, met at That Pizza Place, in Carlsbad, California, where they listened to the band Bluegrass Etc. The oldest of the children, Sean, was only twelve years old at the time.
In Nickel Creek's early days they recorded two albums: Here to There (out of print) & Little Cowpoke. Later, Alison Krauss helped to develop their style. She produced their self titled 2000 release on Sugar Hill. This is now recognized as their first major release. Scott Thile retired from the group when their touring schedule became too difficult to balance with his day job. After a few years of touring with various bassists, Mark Schatz has taken over the role.
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luxtheconqueror (Sarah Danson) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:52:26 -0000
Fantastic beautiful song. Love Nickel Creek. ♫ http://blip.fm/~heqa6
Gospel truth RT @SylarFest Dear Nickel Creek, I miss you! Sometimes I want to listen to progressive bluegrass, and you're still my go-to.
vaguelymegan (Meganneko) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:19:04 -0000
Gospel truth RT @SylarFest Dear Nickel Creek, I miss you! Sometimes I want to listen to progressive bluegrass, and you're still my go-to.
Dear Nickel Creek, I miss you! Sometimes I want to listen to progressive bluegrass, and you're still my go-to. Come back soon!
SylarFest (Adam Scheuering) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:10:56 -0000
Dear Nickel Creek, I miss you! Sometimes I want to listen to progressive bluegrass, and you're still my go-to. Come back soon!
@johncmayer random wonder of mine....i wonder if this man they call john is a fan of nickel creek
shanehiatt (shane arnett) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:47:22 -0000
@johncmayer random wonder of mine....i wonder if this man they call john is a fan of nickel creek
i love Nickel Creek!
randomlandrum (Josh Landrum) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:50:31 -0000
i love Nickel Creek!
top weekly #lastfm artists: Honorary Title- 51, Snow Patrol- 28, Postal Service- 17, Nickel Creek- 11, Miranda Lambert- 9
sagrabru (Sarah Breunig) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:35:58 -0000
top weekly #lastfm artists: Honorary Title- 51, Snow Patrol- 28, Postal Service- 17, Nickel Creek- 11, Miranda Lambert- 9
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