Nickel Creek finds out "Where the Long Line Leads"
The song was penned by the group's mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins,
The band said in a statement, "'Where the Long Line Leads' is the hardest we've ever sang and played on record, perhaps because the subject matter gets us all riled up, as does the harmonic progression, which almost feels like it's playing tug-o-war with itself under our fingers."
"Where the Long Line Leads" is the third track unveiled from Nickel Creek's upcoming album, "Celebrants," out March 24 via Thirty Tigers. The disc is their fifth studio album and first new release in nine years.
Nickel Creek has already unveiled two additional album tracks: "Holding Pattern" and "Strangers."
Nickel Creek will return to the road next month with their first headline tour since 2014.
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- 01/27/21: Watkins announces children's disc
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CD reviews
Understand that this is a children's album. Yet, if you're looking for the sounds of Sara Watkins with her groups Nickel Creek and I'm With Her bandmates, they are here on "Under the Pepper Tree," just not in the way you typically hear them. The album also features guest appearances from Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, David Garza and Watkins' now three-year-old daughter who inevitably factored into the album's inspiration.
These 15 songs, only two of which are ...
Sara Watkins' voice is powerful. "Young In All The Wrong Ways" showcases her instrument admirably. Watkins burst upon the music scene in 1989, as part of Nickel Creek, teaming with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile. Nickel Creek had a solid run of recording and live music performances for a couple of decades before the members spread out into other collaborations (Nickel Creek has played a few festival dates most years, alongside their other projects). ...
A veteran of numerous collaborative combos - most famously, Nickel Creek, Fiction Family, the Watkins Family and WPA - Sean Watkins' solo excursions have often been overshadowed by his work with others. That said, "What To Fear" is the kind of album that can change those assertions once and forever. It forms an instant connection, flush with melodic tunes delivered in intimate settings and with minimal accompaniment.
Several special guests make appearances - most notably, sister ...
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