What is Nickel Creek?
Q: What is Nickel Creek?
A: Nickel Creek was an American acoustic musical group.
Q: What type of music did they play?
A: Although the group's music has roots in bluegrass, Nickel Creek now calls itself "progressive acoustic".
Q: Who are the members of Nickel Creek?
A: The band has three people: Chris Thile (mandolin), Sean Watkins (guitar), and Sara Watkins (violin).
Q: Does Nickel Creek play cover songs?
A: Yes, the band has played songs by Radiohead, Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, and even "Toxic" by Britney Spears.
Q: Who has played bass with the band?
A: Chris Thile's father Scott Thile, Byron House, and Derek Jones have played bass with the group. Mark Schatz has played bass with Nickel Creek since 2003.
Q: Do they primarily perform original songs?
A: Yes, most of the songs the band play are originals.
Q: What instruments do each member of Nickel Creek play?
A: Chris Thile plays the mandolin, Sean Watkins plays the guitar, and Sara Watkins plays the violin.
