Day 44: Nickel Creek

Nickel Creek (not to be confused with or even slightly related to Nickelback...) was the first professional touring band I ever saw in concert (over ten years ago).  I have to admit I only knew a few songs before the concert so long ago but after that concert, I was sold on the band.  

They had an incredible mandolinist (Chris Thile), a great fiddler (Sara Watkins), and a fantastic guitarist (Sean Watkins). All three could sing and all three had mastery over instruments. At the end of their performance they all came out to perform individually and really showcase their incredible amount of talent.

It was sad, but not surprising, when the band decided to "break up" and pursue their music apart from each other.  Each found their own success and path along the way and we learned to enjoy them as solo artists.

Today they announced that they will be releasing a new album - and also that they will be going on tour.  All of the Nickel Creek fans are beyond ecstatic - and all day I've continued to look at their website for potential tour dates I may want to pursue.  Chicago...Nashville...DC...Boston.  Who knows?!  Unfortunately the dream place they will play - Telluride Bluegrass Festival - is sold out.

But Nickel Creek is back together.  And that, my friends, is much to be happy about.

Check out their website and their new song:

NickelCreek.com

.....SO excited.