Music of the West and the Western movies, sung and played by the remarkable Nickel Creek Band, consisting of Chris Thile ( age 12 and now with 2 solo bluegrass mandolin albums by the age of 18), Sara Watkins (age 11 at the... more » time),Sean Watkins (age 15), and Scott Thile (Chris' dad.) Great, vivid interpretations of America's cowboy standards, sung and played by children. Kids love to hear other kids singing, and adults will be entertained, and astonished by the singing and playing abilities of the Nickel Creek Band. (By the way, 6 years later, they're still together, and making a bluegrass (newgrass) record of their own music, produced by bluegrass great Alison Krauss. Band Members: Chris Thile
Music of the West and the Western movies, sung and played by the remarkable Nickel Creek Band, consisting of Chris Thile ( age 12 and now with 2 solo bluegrass mandolin albums by the age of 18), Sara Watkins (age 11 at the time),Sean Watkins (age 15), and Scott Thile (Chris' dad.) Great, vivid interpretations of America's cowboy standards, sung and played by children. Kids love to hear other kids singing, and adults will be entertained, and astonished by the singing and playing abilities of the Nickel Creek Band. (By the way, 6 years later, they're still together, and making a bluegrass (newgrass) record of their own music, produced by bluegrass great Alison Krauss. Band Members: Chris Thile
Sara Watkins
Sean Watkins
Scott Thile
"I really like Nickel Creek, but I was disappointed by this CD. I guess I am used to their newer music, so it was a shock to hear "Little Cowpoke". They put this CD together awhile ago, so most of the band was really young. This would be a great CD to get for a child because it sounds so young. If you are thinking to buy a Nickel Creek album, pick their newer one."
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES
harvard-fiddler | boston, MA United States | 08/30/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a thoroughly adorable recording by some very young and very talented artists. It is an inspiration to us all, old and young alike, who try also to make music. All the more noteworthy is how they have grown into mature and accomplished musicians in a few short years by the time of their subsequent release titled "Nickel Creek""
Great for the kids...
S. Bryan | Raleigh, NC USA | 09/07/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"...but not a necessity for your Nickel Creek collection. It's "cute" to hear Nickel Creek in their early days, and my daughter (4 yrs old) really enjoys this CD. But I don't think I'll be throwing this one in when I need a Nickel Creek fix."
Still like it after the 1000th listen!
Mrs. Tiggywinkle | ca | 09/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My 2 year old son has been addicted to this CD for a year or more and our whole family still actually likes it. The musicianship is great and a good glimpse of Nickel Creek's bright future. Yes, their music today is very different than it was back then, but they're all adults now-- I highly recommend any of their CDs. And by the way, they are not from Austin, but Vista, California. :)"
The (really ) early Nickel Creek
Larry C. La Marca | Lower La. (louisiana) | 02/13/2006
(1 out of 5 stars)
"If you are looking for the Nickel Creek we listen to now, you will be sorely disappointed. However, If you want to hear the band when they were kids, this is for you. Even then, their talent was evident."