Sara Watkins learns how to go it aloneKentucky.com, KYBy Walter Tunis Contributing Music Writer Since Nickel Creek decided to take a break? in 2007, singer/fiddler Sara Watkins has gone about building a solo career. When: 7 pm June 8 for WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour. Tickets: $10; available by calling
Campgrounds gearing upDaily Triplicate, CAThe CSP said park permits are not required for walk-in campgrounds at Nickel Creek, demartin, Flint Ridge or Little Bald Hills. It is also open this Friday. Hiking, biking and horseback riding options are available. The road to Fern Canyon is also open
Sara Watkins To Release Self-titled Debut AlbumTop40-Charts.com, NYThe 27-year-old singer-songwriter and fiddle player spent nearly two decades - all of her teenage and young adult life - as one-third of Nickel Creek, the Grammy Award-winning acoustic trio that used contemporary bluegrass as a starting point for its
one of root music’s most prestigious awards – Telluride Bluegrass Band Champions – an honor they share with artists like Dixie Chicks and Nickel Creek.
Calhoun said the arts center is also excited about Chris Thile, the mandolin player formerly of Nickel Creek, is also appearing with the Punch Brothers.
Watkins may be the less-known of the duo, but his work in Nickel Creek has earned him a dedicated following nonetheless. This pint-sized guitarist is not