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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.
This was a fantastic show. Nickel Creek really demonstrates how talented they are when they play live and it sounds as clear and crisp as their studio albums sound. They're great entertainers and engage the crowd well. A great new set from their new album + a long Encore = Nickel Creek still as awesome as ever.
Like a fine wine they have gotten better with time. Great Show!
Show was really great! So nice to see them back again!!!
The show was Awesome! The crowd was so into the fact that they were "back" that everyone was just taking in every sound. It was like a long overdue reunion with their fans. Chris Thile...what can I say about him that hasn't been said? If you never wanted to play a stringed instrument, you would after seeing his performance. Constant motion, and he doesn't really play the mandolin...he IS the mandolin. I could have watched him play all night. He made it seem effortless. The way that Sean and Sara Watkins sang and played blended the entire performance into a masterpiece of music. Many of the songs that they sang were from their last CD, Why Should The Fire Die. I haven't heard any of their current CD yet, except for the ones that they played last night, but the ones I heard were pure Nickel Creek. Go see them if they are near you...you Will Not regret it if you like pure, excellent music.
This by far one of the best shows I've ever seen. Nickel Creek is one of the few groups I've seen live that sound better than their albums… Just a very talented group. If there was a separate rating for the venue… I'd give that 2 stars. I only give it more than one because the folks that worked there were very helpful and pleasant. The facility needs a serious renovation. It's boarding on gross.
Every live show from this band is an exquisite gift given to its audience. I love watching them live. Their performance level, command of their instrument, and command of their stage presence shows three performers at the top of their field. They are at times fun and at others deadly serious all to great effect. See them every chance you get! The new material is fantastic. I truly believe that they took their time away from each other well and are a stronger band as a result!
Outstanding performance! So glad to have a new album and back in tour. This amazingly talented group never disappoints and was awesome experiencing them in such a beautiful venue, the Alabama Theatre! Already looking forward their next concert tour.
Every song on Nickel Creek's first show on the reunion tour was the right song at the right time, and played superbly. The band lost nothing in their six year layoff and in fact sounded better than ever (and they've always been excellent).
The best show I have ever seen. These three were awesome. Best live show ever.
It was great to see Nickel Creek after their 7 year hiatus. Like their new stuff...enjoyed the old stuff, too.
The show was amazing. SO great to see them together again.
Very excited to see this band for my birthday. Nickel Creek members are so talented and the concert was like listening to their cd.
Greta show- great presence, vocal harmonies, musicianship
I knew it was going to be a good show but from the start with the Secret Sisters through the almost 2 hours of Nickel Creek I think I had a smile on my face the whole time. Great music, fantastic musicians.
The musicianship was off the charts. I saw Nickel Creek on their last tour and they were great. This show took the song arrangements to a new level and all of the musicians seemed very relaxed on stage together. Go see them before they get back to their other projects!
Awesome band, awesome event, so glad they're back together- just makes sense!
Such a great show! Fun and friendly and a foot-stomping good time!
Nickel Creek's return to the stage was amazing. Chris, Sara and Sean have such amazing chemistry, not only in playing music but also their onstage banter. With more shows added I will be attended again before this tour is over.
When three people who are individually master musicians come together for a performance, you know it will be epic. The vocal and instrumental harmonies were incredibly beautiful. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to see Nickel Creek perform together live.
A standing ovation before a note is played. Nickel Creek wowed the sold-out 2,500 seat Asheville U.S. Cellular center. The musicianship was impeccable, whether it was in playing a long string of thirty-second notes at breakneck speed or it was lightly plucking a few single notes with the steady hands of a surgeon--Nickel Creek was a perfectly synchronized machine -- reminding one of something a collaboration between Lamborghini and NASA might produce. Their well-crafted, beautiful songs were played with the utmost respect and feeling by all members....Sara Watkins, Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, and bassist, Mark Schatz. Their respect and appreciation for the audience was obvious throughout the 1.5 hour concert...with easy interaction between them--at one point even inviting those who could whistle to join in at the end of on tune. I am a musician and I discovered Nickel Creek in 2000. I'd say that their chops on their instruments hasn't degraded one single bit (May be even better , if you can believe that).. But I feel quite strongly that their vocal work, as soloists and as a group is even better than ever. All this means that an evening with Nickel Creek is an evening in the presence of world-class musicians, playing high grade compositions with a level of joy and awe that is difficult to come by these days. As an older guy and lifelong music fan I have seen some of the top musical acts from the past 45 years (Santana, Doobie Brothers, Vienna Choir Boys, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Steely Dan, Jethro Tull, Chick Corea Elektric Band, Del McCoury, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Ray Charles, Blue Highway, Dixie Dregs, Chicago, Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, Pat Metheny Group, Yellow Jackets, Mountain Heart, Rooney, the list goes on and on...) and this concert with Nickel Creek was in the same category as these super-groups. The reaction of this Asheville audience solidified my thinking that many of us real music fans are thirsty for this kind of real music...people playing real instruments...playing quality compositions..together in harmony...without any reliance at all on electronic gimmicks, sound tracks, or mindless sonic fillers which I see as so much a part of the music scene today. During the last song of the evening...a slow, thoughtful composition...from our eighth row seat....I asked my daughter to turn around and look at the rest of the crowd. We could see that very single one that I could see was standing there quietly..and still...almost reverently...just soaking in this wonderful music. An amazing sight. The evening was electric....and we were all spellbound. These are the experiences in life that are the most memorable....and that we all need more of.
