Album: Nickel Creek by Nickel Creek (2000)
Genre: BlueGrass | Style: Folk
Record Label: Nonesuch
Format: Album

Description: Nickel Creek is an album by the acoustic/newgrass trio Nickel Creek. The group had released two albums prior to this; however, their earlier albums are no longer in print, and the band redefined their style before the release of Nickel Creek. It was released by Sugar Hill Records, and produced by bluegrass star Alison Krauss.

Artist Background: Nickel Creek (formerly known as The Nickel Creek Band) is an American progressive acoustic music trio consisting of Chris Thile (mandolin), Sara Watkins (fiddle) and Sean Watkins (guitar). The band was founded in 1989 and released six albums between 1993 and 2006, winning a 2003 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Nickel Creek went on hiatus in 2007, returning with a new album and tour in 2014. Part of the Vista, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with BlueGrass movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Vista, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with BlueGrass movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: BlueGrass, Folk, 2000s, Album, Nonesuch

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Nickel Creek is an album by the acoustic/newgrass trio Nickel Creek. The group had released two albums prior to this; however, their earlier albums are no longer in print, and the band redefined their style before the release of Nickel Creek. It was released by Sugar Hill Records, and produced by bluegrass star Alison Krauss.

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