This video is of a very young Nickel Creek in 1995 performing in Acoustic Kids at the Walnut Valley Festival. Joining Chris Thile (mandolin), Sara Watkins (fiddle) and Sean Watkins (guitar) is Chris’ dad, Scott, on bass.
Andy has a remarkable ability to make kids feel welcomed and valued as a person and musical contributors. I’m so glad Acoustic Kids has stayed involved in the community, because not only does it give all these kids good memories, but as they grow up, they’ll remember that their contribution is important. – Sara Watkins (Website) ⇨ Read more
Links: View/print PDF • 1995 video of Nickel Creek in Acoustic Kids
We recently uncovered this gem in our archives! 1993 was was the first of several years that Nickel Creek (Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, Sara Watkins, and, then, Scott Thile on bass) was a part of the showcases. This article was written by Andy for the “Walnut Valley Occasional,” the festival newspaper.