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NICKEL CREEK IN CONCERT:

Seven years after their 2007 Farewell (For Now) Tour, contemporary bluegrass trio Nickel Creek are making good on their promise of a reunion, hitting the road in support of 2014's A Dotted Line —their first new album since 2005. Featuring innovative fiddle, mandolin, and guitar work, the group's acoustic performances are an impressive display of coordination, highlighted by tight instrumental interplay and intricate vocal harmonies. Celebrating 25 years since their formation, Nickel Creek's 2014 tour will treat fans to their biggest hits alongside material from the new album, with select appearances by country sweethearts the Secret Sisters.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Formed by Chris Thile and siblings Sara and Sean Watkins in 1989, Nickel Creek began performing as pre-teens, playing bluegrass festivals in the '90s while receiving home-schooling between tour dates. Following two early albums, the trio teamed up with country-folk legend Alison Krauss for their self-titled third album, a critical and commercial success that received several Grammy nominations. 2002's This Side proved an even more momentous success, earning the group a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album with its creative blend of indie rock and traditional bluegrass elements. Following the 2005 release of their Grammy-winning fifth album Why Should the Fire Die?, the band went on a seven-year hiatus before making a triumphant return to both studio and stage with 2014's A Dotted Line.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 393 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show

    by JAS130 on 3/19/24Kodak Center - Rochester

    This is the 3rd time that I have seen this group and the first time in over 15 years. They sounded as great as ever. Super talented group.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Band

    by jc not jesus on 3/19/24Kodak Center - Rochester

    They were phenomenal. All 4 musicians are first rate. Broaden your musical horizon with this bluegrass heavy band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Concert that I have Been To Ever

    by Mike M on 3/19/24Kodak Center - Rochester

    I love bluegrass and Nickel Creek is blue grass on steroids! I brough a total of 5 people. We all walked away over-the-top impressed. I am SO glad they are doing music again together. Love Nickel Creek!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kodak Center—Nickel Creek

    by PC on 3/19/24Kodak Center - Rochester

    Nickel Creek’s reputation for virtuosity in performance is irrefutable. That stated, the sound support at the Kodak Center was exemplary. The acoustic sonics were wholly representative of the instruments and voices, yielding an extraordinary experience where nuanced timbre was discernible.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Nickel Creek!

    by CurlyRoberts on 3/15/24Canton Palace Theater - Canton

    A friend recommended I attend a concert with Nickel Creek. I knew of them, but had not delved deep into their music. I was blown away - all of them are exceptional individually, and collectively creatively masterful. It was the most incredible concert I have ever been to.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic Show, 100% Worth It

    by VanSquibbys on 3/5/24Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium - Columbus

    Nickel Creek is one of the best performing shows I’ve ever seen. You can tell they truly love what they do and it comes through every song and every note. My husband loves them and plays their music frequently, and was so impressed with their set! He thoroughly enjoyed himself and so did I! Each individual so clearly in tune with their instruments and as a group they really create something special. Absolutely beautiful performance. No wonder they’re still going strong!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    FANTASTIC

    by Bruce Fern on 2/29/24Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale

    This concert was fantastic with some of the most beautiful harmonies, sopgisticated blue grass music and great performances. Go see them.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible

    by Kev on 2/28/24Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale

    Nickel Creek is one of my all-time faves and this was the first time I recall them making it down to South Florida. They are incredible and did not disappoint.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Upfront, personal great Ameicana Bluegrass!

    by Buddy Novak on 2/27/24Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale

    Totally enjoyed the personalities of Chris and all the musicians. Gaby Moreno was a special treat with an impressive resume.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Not what we expected

    by Anonymous on 2/26/24Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale

    Admittedly, I’ve not listened to a wide range of Nickel Creek but their songs I have listened to suggested they would be interesting to see. Unfortunately, much of their music at this concert was not for us.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Nickel Creek Did Not Disappoint

    by bookchick on 2/26/24Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale

    You know a band is talented when they take the stage with only their voices, a mandolin, a guitar, a fiddle and a bass. Their perfect harmonies and exquisite playing style captivated the entire audience. They played for two hours and I could have listened to them for two more. AMAZING!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simply outstanding

    by PD on 2/26/24Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale

    I had been waiting years to see Nickel Creek, and they did not disappoint. The three are individually amazing musicians, but collectively they shine brightest. The songs were sweet and complex yet their presentation was laid back and welcoming. Simply put, it was so worth the wait.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thoroughly enjoyed the show!

    by Howietam on 2/24/24Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium - Columbus

    This was an amazing show! I’m a long time fan of Nickel Creek ‘s music but to see it performed live is a whole new experience. The talent and showmanship of these artists, to me, is astounding.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great!

    by CC on 2/22/24DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham

    Amazing, high energy show with a solid mix of favorites and new tunes

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Progressive Bluegrass at it’s best!

    by Linda Gordon on 2/20/24The Louisville Palace - Louisville

    Nickle Creek concert at the Palace in Louisville KY on Saturday February 17 was fantastic! Really enjoyed the show! They can really play!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    In awe

    by Josh P on 2/20/24The Louisville Palace - Louisville

    From the opening act all the way through the headliner performance I was amazed at the talent I saw on the stage. I have been a fan of Nickel Creek for over 20 years and to see the perform live was nothing short of amazing. The talent amongst this group is beyond compare. I would gladly see them again anytime possible in the future, and while I was glad to hear so many songs from their previous album it left me wanting more. I have not grown to love their newest album yet so those songs didn't hit as well with me. Even in saying that though, hearing them play and seeing their talent live on those songs would still be worth the experience!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Excellent Music and Vocals - Lighting disaster

    by Jessie Hagan on 2/20/24The Louisville Palace - Louisville

    I loved the show, No fault at all to be found with the performers or their music. The issue is that there as a semi-circle ring of lights around the performers that were focused out into the audience, especially, those of us in the balcony. For probably 2/3s of the show, there was a blinding light directly in my eyes from diagonally across the stage. I can only assume that there was some other poor sole on the other side of the balcony who was being blinded by the corresponding light form our side of the stage. I really cannot understand how a lighting tech could honestly set up a ring of lights, andfucus them into the seats, and not realize that the persons in those seat will not be able to see anything on the stage.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    WOW

    by P-doo on 2/20/24Hoyt Sherman Place - Des Moines

    I waited for SO many years to see Nickel Creek and I don't even have the words to say how much I loved the show. So much talent and they were so great all around. My words are failing me, but if anyone has a chance to see them. DO IT!!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Love this venue.. hate the house PA system.

    by Terry the sound engineer on 2/20/24The Louisville Palace - Louisville

    I want to balance this review by saying that I love The Palace. It has a great vibe and all the seating is great. Getting in and out is quick and easy. Bar lines are fast. However, this is the third show (Goo Goo dolls, Nathaniel Ratliff, and Nickel Creek) I’ve been to where the house PA system was used (ground stack point source). I prefer sitting in the balcony and the PA system just doesn’t cover that well in the balcony. The mix sounds great, but lacks high end, overall volume, and feels like I’m hearing mostly reflected sound. They need to get a proper covering hanging line array or even a ground stack line array to get the balcony the proper coverage. With as much as Live Nation charges for tickets and the resources available, you’d expect better.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Tremendous as always

    by DTroll on 2/20/24The Louisville Palace - Louisville

    We've seen Nickel Creek and/or Chris Thile (in one assemblage or another) and/or Sarah & Sean Watkins at least 10 times over the years. Last weekend's performance at the Louisville Palace (a great place to see a show) was as good as any. They played all of their most popular songs, particularly from their first 2-3 wide release albums. This Side, When you Come back Down, The Lighthouse's Song, Reasons Why, When in Rome.... all the good stuff. at least 4 instrumentals, inc. Smoothie Song, Ode to a Butterfly, In the House of Tom Bombadil & more. Also a nice, tight 35 minute warmup set by British sisters the Staves. My only complaint was that there was floor lighting that directed straight out into the audience, including one trained directly on my retinas. That was distracting. Otherwise, a perfect show.