Like many bands, the three southern Californians of Nickel Creek have their compelling
levels of mystery. But sometimes they still get asked to describe their music.
"When I meet someone on a plane, someone who sees the instrument and wants
to know what I do," says mandolinist Chris Thile, "I always say, 'It's
acoustic."
Guitarist Sean Watkins extols the freedom a trio can provide. "Because
we knew each other so well musically as well as personally, our songs can take
different shapes live without too much thought --...
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