Nickel Creek: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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[@therealdeal26]

***💯💪💯💪💯***ALWAYS BROTHER**

[@ruralanemone6633]

this on a nickel creek concert? 💀⁉

[@legalize.brokkoli]

"queerphobic" :p

[@monatrocious]

girl this is a nickel creek tiny desk

[@narayanav83]

I was looking for Nickelback and somehow ended up here. This is better.

[@mattperis8972]

Forever and always.

[@heraclitus6100]

who looks for nickelback? probably don't admit that anymore.

[@garryr486]

That was the best thing I've read all week!

[@justinhoraniii9967]

You don’t deserve Nickel Creek, being a nickel back fan 😂. I can’t count how many times I’ve watched this tiny desk concert. It’s stunning

[@MrStuVW]

WAY!

[@madogblue]

Sarah's voice on Destination is absolutely unbelievable

[@Thatsaspicymeatball]

Yep tears through your soul doesn't it.

[@taylorh79]

it's somehow even more incredible on the new album, it's insane

[@DoenerDuesentrieb]

@@taylorh79 wow thanks for letting me know they got something new!!

[@martisole6249]

totally amazing, way more touching than the album version

[@this_is_Mels]

Absolutely stunning vocals.

[@tcphll]

Sean Watkins has to be among the most under-appreciated guitarists in history.

[@drewgormley6933]

There's a song called "Nashville Cats" That says "they can pick more notes than the number of ants on a Tennessee Anthill" I always think of a guy like this. Guitar obliterated by pickin all those ants!

[@nicholaspalacio9672]

He’s a great bluegrass guitarists, but bluegrass pickers are the top of the top to begin with!

[@ldmoriarty]

He is an awesome guitarist, for sure and he is also an amazing songwriter with a true poet's heart.

[@betraytheteam]

No.

[@donnahargis8814]

I was just going to make that comment, but saw that you did. Couldn't agree more.

[@GarrettWatts]

I watch this maybe once a month. Damn it is so good. Huge Chris Thile Stan here.

[@zapfish6476]

same bro. Chris Thile is like church

[@TheIndyspace]

There's a country called Chris-Thile-stan..?

[@PierceTrey]

Is it hard to get a Visa to ChrisThileStan?

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

It's the First Day of The Rest of My Life again.

[@dirfrops]

I’m telling you. Every time I feel slightly inclined to dip into sadness, The sunlight reflected from the Nickel Creek imbues my soul with a rainbow…a promise of safety and happiness.

[@sleepyhouse3]

I love Sara's raspy voice on the first song

[@EclecticCamel]

+sleepyhouse3 She sounds like she licked a toilet seat. Not her finest performance ever.

[@sleepyhouse3]

let's hear you sing! I thought it sounded cool!

[@EclecticCamel]

sleepyhouse3 Just saying she sounds ill here. I think she's generally a fine performer. Relax.

[@Trobtwillis]

+sleepyhouse3 i'm with you. she sounded almost hoarse on a couple of notes, and she looks like she's been workin' hard all day (farm? coal mine? housesife?), but she's never off key. it all fits; it all works. u kno wat i meen? she is so hot!

[@RENVOVR]

I saw Nickel Creek 4 nights in one week (Bham, back to back nights at the Ryman and Chattanooga) a few weeks before Tiny Desk performance. She definitely sounds hoarse, which I think might have been just from singing too much (they had a very demanding early schedule and she sang lead on a lot more songs than she used to back in the day with Nickel Creek). But, my take away from it is that she did a great job controlling her voice even when it might have not been 100%. She stayed away from trying to hit notes that she couldn't at the time and managed to stay in a good range. Mark of a true pro. BTW, of those 4 shows I got to see (Bham was basically a "final rehearsal" show and the Ryman was the official beginning of the tour) the first night at the Ryman was absolutely magical (partially because the Ryman was the last show they did on the "So Long For Now" tour before they "retired") After they're opener, "Rest of my Life," they got nearly 5 minute standing ovation. Every time Chris tried to introduce the next song he was drowned out. I was about 10 feet off stage from Sara and the ovation literally brought tears to her eyes. I am a pretty jaded concert goer, but I can't think of a better show...and a better moment...that I have ever experienced. Such pure joy by the musicians and returned by the concert goers. Amazing.

[@johnr.prather2876]

These guys grew up together. They're more than golden.

[@elleandtoni]

21st of May is such an underrated masterpiece.

[@eldallio]

Love your version of it!

[@russellrice5048]

Tony Rice had a great version as well!

[@yuppiesyoo]

I love your work with Josh!

[@deedeeduncan9347]

AGREE

[@appleget]

@@russellrice5048 this may be obvious but are you noting the how similar his playing is with Tony Rice's? I've always thought that when hearing that song

[@nfragala]

Shout out to the audio engineers who make these sound so great!

[@JoshIdstein]

They're all amazing, but as a general rule, everything Chris Tile touches is pure gold.

[@nnnnigey]

Aaron Idstein I'll concur with that completely!!

[@Fiddlemama]

Aaron Idstein I would have to agree :)

[@adders45]

Aaron Idstein There was a bum not just at the end of destination ha ha - its nice to see Chris is human too.

[@sarahcoe6810]

Aaron Idstein your're right, but i looooooooove Sara too!!!

[@MrBobaloo22]

Aaron Idstein I think they're all very talented, and they make really nice music together -- occasionally, Chris Thile is probably a little guilty of overplaying, imho -- still does not take away from the talent.

[@FraserFir]

This is why I love these tiny desks- I've discovered so many new and awesome bands that I just wouldn't have without a platform like this, thanks NPR

[@nategarrison99]

Chris Thile isn’t new..:

[@FraserFir]

New to me at least, very glad I found him@@nategarrison99

[@GuitarHall]

You know it's absolutely great when every KZbin comment is full of genuine appreciation. Bravo to these extraordinary performers!

[@Centigonos]

Wow! These 18 mins of music made me seriously reconsider my (up until now dismissive) attitude towards country/bluegrass/folk music! What an amazing amount of talent!

[@janineturbitt2525]

I saw the movie "Inside Llewyn Davis" yesterday...relevent to your message.

[@toring61_52]

Flat and Scruggs were an amazing duo. At 14:33 the bas players lovin it. Defiantly an honor to play with such fine musicians.

[@CounterfeitProphet]

You should check out Chris's other band Punch Brothers. And if you like some instrumental stuff, look up The Goat Rodeo Sessions.

[@detectivekornfed]

I know your comment is three years old :) , but if you haven't discovered these artists yet, please consider them: The Steeldrivers, Chris Stapleton (who was the first lead vocalist for them), and The Devil Makes Three. The Steeldrivers are bluegrass with alt country thrown in, and Chris Stapleton is a generational talent who's his own genre (outlaw country-Southern rock-alt country-blues). The Devil Makes Three are Americana-folk-alt bluegrass.

[@candyparton6472]

They are exquisite!

[@MrBobaloo22]

Chris Thile and (secondarily) Sara Watkins seem to get the lion's share of the press, and I understand why, but Sean Watkins is a FINE guitar player!!! Easy to overlook certain "musical riches" when there are so many! :) Similarly, because instrumentally they are really excellent, sometimes I think folks occasionally forget how great their 3-part vocals are -- OUTSTANDING intonation!

[@nataliebriggs7444]

+MrBobaloo22 individually they're all fantastic no doubt, but together they're absolutely incredible!

[@RENVOVR]

If you ever get the chance, go see Sean play solo. He goes out on tour every so often and usually in small rooms. I saw him in a 150 seat theatre and it was a great show. Fair warning though, 21st of May (which he wrote) is the only Nickel Creek song he will play. The rest of his set is solo work. But it is all in the same vein as NC and very well done and he also tells stories about all the songs and how they came to be. He is very funny and a great story teller. Sara is great solo too, I saw her this summer. She will play her first set, and then in the 2nd set, she will basically play requests for an hour. Same thing, great story teller and funny.

[@Rastafarian1882]

great song writer and singer as well

[@janineturbitt2525]

I wrote a comment earlier about how he reminded me so much of Doc Watson. Glorious to hear them together.. However, there's a chance of some clashing of egos down the line. ! .

[@Rastafarian1882]

they've been together since they were 8 years old, you think they're gonna have ego clashes now? Sean and Sara are siblings and with Thile they are basically one family. Nickel Creek will always be around, its just not the main project for them anymore. Punch Brothers and I'm With Her are phenomenal bands

[@ahmadahere3536]

Sara gives so much energy in this set. Tears over here's.

[@e3tl]

This live performance sounds like it's been carefully crafted in a studio. Absolutely incredible.

[@DaveYostCom]

00:00 Destination 05:11 Rest Of My Life 10:08 21st Of May 13:48 Elephant In The Corn

[@aarondminnick]

I love the rawness of this performance -- they look rumpled, tousled, and road-weary, and that shows in the hoarse edge of Sara's voice as well. Nothing in the least contrived or polished here; just stepping into the Tiny Desk and doing what they do best.

[@suedeane2397]

My thoughts exactly! Coming off the heels of their show in Rohnert Park Ca this is delicious. ❤

[@wobblynoggin]

So well said!

[@brandongreene9615]

People don’t appreciate this kind of music enough.

[@Punkyleigh3]

🥹♥️

[@brucewilliams3956]

I remember seeing these guys at the 4Corners Folk Fest is Pagosa Springs, Colorado. They were all teenagers and the bass player was their adult chaperone. They blew the crowd away and I've been a fan ever since. Their music is timeless.

[@wilard95]

My dad has a similar story of seeing them play a wedding outside in Portland. After(or before?) the reception his ears perked up as heard some 3 part Bach being played on a mandolin, and sitting up against a tree nearby was a very young Chris Thile.

[@Liber8tor]

Sara's eyes....so genuine - Sara's voice,,,,, angel's do walk the earth

[@tinabrown1397]

I will be listening to this music til I'm gone. For 13 years I've been listening to Nickle Creek. I found them at my local library. Thank you Nickle Creek for creating such beautiful sound for the ears to hear! CHEERS!

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Tina Brown *Nickel

[@mungous1000]

@@BuckMcAntlerson You would think someone who has listened to them for 13 years would know how to spell Nickel.

[@josephsaah2613]

Mark Schatz on bass added a wonderful extra layer to the trio. Always a great addition to whatever group he’s accompanying, but his work with Nickel Creek is stunningly good.

[@JeremiahObediah]

That guitarist is so accurate with his flat picking. It's almost unbelievable to think that he's making those sounds with one instrument. No accidental 2 string plucks or anything...

[@janineturbitt2525]

Do you know Doc Watson.. This dear man sounds a lot like him

[@tartanhandbag]

i know. i wish i sounded that clean.

[@EricOwensFlute]

Fantastic vocal harmonies as well.

[@Alanviberson]

Janine Turbitt I got doc Watson’s autograph at a festival in Colorado years ago and his son had to help guide his hand while he signed. Absolute legend as well as the Watkins siblings..

[@WagonFPancakes]

@@janineturbitt2525 That's an excellent comparison! His playing can be understated at times, but if you look at the mechanics of what Sean Watkins does and how he does it, it's truly masterful. Another great I'd compare Sean to would be Chet Atkins. At least in as much as he's taken a virtuosic understanding of bluegrass guitar and made it more accessible for mainstream audiences.

[@Chrissummerill]

Jude Law and Sean Astin have got a wicked tight band man! 👍

[@josholdham1033]

Beat me to it

[@jimmypetulla9346]

Awesome

[@wolfpackhustler3133]

This comment is everything

[@nicholasdonin1465]

Julia stiles

[@debrawhited3035]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@summermcginnis1818]

I’ve LOVED Nickel Creek for oh geez 21 years now. How have I not seen this?!?

[@mountain_dweller]

I don't know how I survived on this planet as long as I did, without Nickel Creek.

[@dopamining7621]

There`s more talent in the corner of that studio than in most of the Billboard top 20, combined.

[@colachasso]

true!!

[@m.c.master4622]

Isn't it a shame that that is SO true? Pitiful.

[@multitoolish]

and there's absolutely NO doubts about that!!!!! zero

[@maeedwards8387]

i absolutely agree!

[@Varth_Dader.Twitch]

i told my sister that this generation is going through a hip hop phase and she said that its because of white supremacy controlled what music was. ummm louis armstrong? jimi hendrix? buddy guy? bb king? bill withers?? yea ok.

[@KelseyCreated]

Sara's voice has so much more passion & power behind it these days. Very impressive. I adore these three so much :)

[@ramankathpalia5746]

Yes, indeed. I like the few moments of Sara's song, truly amazing unison of melodies.

[@Rastafarian1882]

she def gets better with age, such a beautiful voice and she's not too bad on the eyes either

[@grannyginvsg9806]

I can’t get enuf of the first song!! The girl sings it with all her heart! And the harmonies are beautiful. Afterwards when the room breaks out in enthusiasic applause, she seems so humble and happy-almost surprised-I think she blushes a little.(so endearing) I noticed this song was used as the theme song to, 2022 movie Sweet Magnolias,(good movie). Great performance, great song! Sara is a doll!

[@piperlee]

It should be illegal for that much talent to be in one room.

[@xxawsumrainbowxx]

SOMEONE CALL THE COPS

[@sueecavanau]

...and also call the fire department because my brain just exploded after listening to that concert.

[@RosyRosie42]

But then what would we do if they *weren’t* all together? 🥺🤭

[@nicholasmonsarrat719]

Thank you NPR tiny desk concerts. And thank Nickel Creek for staying the course all these many years. Stay true to your calling. Stay humble. ❤️❤️

[@paxomatic]

Last night I discovered Punch Brothers on here which has Chris Thile and four other amazing artists. Straight up amazing. Then I read they formed after Nickel Creek disbanded, so I now I have two awesome musical bodies of work to consume over and over. I love music. And artists that do what these guys do are the Einsteins of music. Pure genius.

[@ianmitchell5169]

I saw Thile's solo show last year- absolutely stunning. The man can change from old-timey bluegrass licks to Radiohead to Bach sonatas at the drop of a hat.

[@IViewMusic]

Also Goat Rodeo with Thile and Yo-Yo Ma among others.

[@janineturbitt2525]

Reckon . I was overjoyed to discover them through Tiny Desk . x

[@Poetaytoes42]

Try Fiction Family out too. That’s Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek’s guitarist) and Jon Forman of switchfoot. Original sound and lyrics, tight harmonies! So good!

[@zaneeeneal]

First time I've ever heard Nickel Creek. Fucking wow

[@JasonRobinsonidaho]

+Zane Neal they are freaking amazing. played one of my fav songs from when I was a kid, .... not just played but absolutely killed it. "The Fox Went Out"

[@crescentfreshbret]

+Nelson Robert Willis Does Chris Thile need an axe-shaped mandolin?

[@KyleHurd]

Look up punch brothers, the lead singer of this bands new band.... The best in the world.

[@Dean-cw4xg]

+Zane Neal See them live they are fantastic!!!

[@RyanMorsheadable]

Follow the golden footsteps of Chris Thile - every project he's involved with is incredible.

[@garycywinski9440]

I used to listen to Nickel Creek a lot. Chris Thile turned into the finest mandolin player I've ever heard.

[@LewisFrancisMusic]

For months I have been stuck in a rut, not liking any new music and feeling completely uninspired - Then I hear this and it's liking hearing music for the first time. Only problem is now, everything else I listen to isn't good enough.

[@Fiddlemama]

Lewis Francis Hard to compete with this :)

[@ButtBork]

Lewis Francis Sounds like a sticky predicament!

[@luizfreitag]

Lewis Francis THIS. you described me RIGHT NOW.

[@bucksellers5364]

Lewis Francis That is EXACTLY how I felt the first time I heard Nickle Creek! ..they are way, way better than good !!...lol....You should check out some of their early songs.....To me those are still the best they did...EVER !! Sara rules!!!

[@josholdham1033]

Never heard of them, and within 5 seconds I’m leaning towards the screen as my jaw sinks lower and lower to the floor - awed by Sara’s voice, the lyrical symmetry, and their collective sound. Destination, here, may be the best live performance I’ve ever seen. Just Wow

[@madtypr]

Oh man, you've been missing out!

[@TheJamesbarron]

@@madtypr I agree, live performances don't come technically better or more beautiful.

[@zwartepiet412]

The day he died, David Crosby tweeted this about Nickle Creek: "One of my favorite musical chemistries ….magic happens here"

[@bman8406]

@@zwartepiet412 R.I.P. David ✌️🕊️

[@marievaleur7877]

Her voice, the harmonies and all that pluckin!! Deeelicious music for my Sunday coffee!

[@strumbadstroller7350]

There are moments here where their vocal harmonies almost physically lift me away up into the clouds. Stunningly beautiful.

[@kylewhitehead1684]

It amazes me that Mumford and Sons continue to get radio play when there are musicians like these three out there. And I also want to say that the bassist playing with them is fantastic too.

[@evanpeterpaul6566]

Sorry that’s the way you feel. I on the other hand think this band is good but I’d much rather see Mumford by 1,000 times more

[@TheCurtainLift]

@@evanpeterpaul6566you’re opinion is just wrong then 😂

[@GrahamCrannell]

all three of you need to take a beat. different people are allowed to like different music lol.

[@JakerO4]

wow one of the best. if not top 10 performances Tiny desk has had played. Fun, beautiful toned, feel good, get you going, well played music. blues, new age blue grass. pure enjoyment. sick stuff. makes your happy

[@sarahmaria3952]

their synchronization and collective perfection* is so euphonious i am going to cry

[@willaustin8917]

Damn near 4 years later and I still come here often.. That version of Destination gets me every time...

[@TimmyTG]

Still here in 2024! Amazing band!

[@zeldaoot23]

Tiny Desk + Nickel Creek = Magic. Looking and sounding great, folks!

[@joelmillett8981]

Love the side-eye from Sara at 3:54 when Chris misses a note...

[@dreadnot427]

I am very impressed with Nickel Creek in general. I have a great appreciation for there single mic skills. Pushing in and moving away. I realize this is ubiquitous with Bluegrass music. I am just so impressed how well they utilize the feature. I love this performance! I love Tiny Desk!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

Damn Sean is a great guitar player...nice to see him more in the 'spotlight' so to speak...I find that Chris often 'steals' the show...and the bass player is quite good himself! We already know Chris and Sara can play with the best of them.

[@boldfurykeren]

About one minute in, Chris does a little hip wiggle and now I can be happy forever

[@abbythebollix]

whenever i come back and watch this i always feel intensily sorry for chris thile as his teeth must've hurt so much that day. still sang and played immaculately. true legend

[@tedoxholm7158]

I wish Sara would be the lead singer in more of the songs. Her voice is so awesome.

[@mattguest6326]

It is a crime that this doesn’t have more views.

[@rafaelodon]

i'm so amazed by the fact that all the "percussion" that makes us dance along with theses songs simply comes out of these non-percussive instruments thanks to these genious players...

[@ctaylorgh91]

Found this when I first stared having auto immune issues...Revisiting it in March 2020 to calm my nerves as I self isolate during the covid19 pandemic...if I'm still around I'll be sure to come back to this performance on the 21st of May with a big ol' HALLELUJAH!

[@ctaylorgh91]

UPDATE: it's the 21st of May, 2020 and I'm still here. HALLELUJAH! Many thanks to Sean, Sara, Chris & Matt for keeping me hopeful. To all reading this, may you stay safe and well during "these crazy times"

[@drkside76]

Best band ever. The only band I hit "thumbs up" for before the first note is struck, and I've yet to be wrong about it, even once. That makes me clairvoyant. That means, as long as there's a Nickel Creek, I'm clairvoyant. Nickel Creek, you gave a man super powers. That should be all the incentive you need to keep playing together forever. (I've sewn a costume and everything)

[@BMessemer]

Haha this comment was awesome. Still fresh 3 years later. May we always enjoy Nickel Creek, whether or not they are together at the moment. Cheers, sir.

[@juainott5281]

Donald King so no 30 secs to mars?

[@danielwalker4881]

Donald King Amen!

[@mattperis8972]

Donald King Brilliant mate! Well said! :)

[@jerrya6855]

21'st of may , EASILY one of the best songs i've heard in the past 10+ years , simple yet complex , the lyrics are an inside joke , just an awesome song man , loved this NPR tiny music desk

[@jc1264]

What a breath of fresh air in the middle of a music industry that thrives on image & sexuality & in-authenticity, with artists who don't actually write or play their own music. Here you have true music talent, delivered by humble musicians who aren't trying to also sell us on their "image." More of this in the world, please!

[@Ryan-vn7de]

+John Chase Very well put.

[@scavomancunia]

+Nelson Robert Willis but that is not what they are about.

[@BreakfastIsImportant]

i see this kind of post a lot, and honestly think you're just looking at it wrong, which is not to say you're wrong, or this breath of fresh air you feel isn't happening. But i like to think of big production music as something closer to the WWE and there is a big difference between an entertainer and an artist whose medium is music. Both take a lot of extremely hard work and talent, but are just totally different things. Just like you don't compare how a painter paints a building and an artist paints a canvas.

[@JohnSmith-oy3ys]

I've gotta make a destination find where I'll be loved This time I've got no hesitation and I'll be movin' on.. I feel that.. deeply....

[@AdamWolfSustainability]

I've been waiting for this tiny desk for much too long, one of my favorite groups to see live, of all time. I unfortunately missed them when they passed through Minneapolis this tour, this will have to do. Thank you NPR!

[@Cherrytea558]

That last track blows my mind. These guys are supremely talented.

[@corgeousgeorge]

The Bassist looks so happy to be there and having fun. Just gives off great energy!

[@scottdyarbers3972]

They come from heaven to fill souls with music. Really no words to explain them really.

[@ICU2HI]

Nickel Creek. How can they all be so young? I remember them from way back. Somethings never get old. Love you guys.

[@sethgamble7919]

Man I came really late to this party, but I still try and find time in my day, which isn't hard lately, to come and listen and watch this. Such good music and so much emotion. The first time I listened to this, I thought that it was a band of probably six or so, but to find out its only four people, blew my mind! I have a very good friend and I had him listen to this because he reminds me so much of Chris Thile, my friend is a very strong Christian and I am pretty sure this is the first piece of "Secular" music that I have seen him jam and actually enjoy with me. Thanks Nickel Creek and NPR.

[@jeffhahn7990]

I keep coming back to this episode of Tiny Desk, which I think is the absolute best showcase for musicians- new AND old! The sound quality and rawness of the performances combine to make an absolute joy to view! It’s a tie between Nickel Creek and Dave Matthews as my favs on Tony Desk😊

[@samvermeulen9740]

Sara Watkins, what a woman!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

For a big girl she has some moves.

[@lazysmurf420]

I have seen a dozen nickel creek shows in my life and 21st of may is gold.

[@adamross2256]

My first dose of Nickle Creek and I'm blown away. I must give a shout-out to that microphone, though. Amazing fidelity and pick-up range.. what is that?!?!

[@victoreisenberg]

It is a Sennheiser 418s mid/side stereo shotgun mic [en-us.sennheiser.com/stereo-shotgun-microphone-condenser-mkh-418-s].

[@adamross2256]

Victor Eisenberg Awesome, thank you!

[@Rastafarian1882]

Chris Thile's mandolin is always mic'd as well

[@louiscranfill4094]

Adam Ross Their first release is an absolute classic

[@Saman_tics]

I remember in high school going to library and checking out nickel creek CDs to upload into my iPod shuffle. God i love this band

[@clausstoiber3960]

I completely love this video and the music. I come back to it over and over again over the years.

[@lottrocky]

I have to say this is one of my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts ever. They're all fantastic musicians, harmonies are beautiful... and damn Sara has such a powerful voice!

[@jonthebru]

Superb. This music harkens back to early bluegrass and the country rock of say Poco and the Flying Burrito Brothers. As independent musicians they will never make as much as the Stones or whomever, but have a much better grasp on reality. May they keep making this fine music and have the best of success.

[@craftycrafter1960]

wow these harmonies!

[@brich2929]

yup!

[@jacobsmeeth1]

Literally made me tear up, and I don’t know why😂 Gods gift of music is one of his best

[@ricksmith4201]

hahahah Saras face at 3:54 when Chris plays the wrong note

[@jasonbaldwin2171]

+Rick Smith Nice catch. I never misplay notes. And by never I mean not more than 30 - 40 times per song.

[@keepcalmycarryon]

+Rick Smith Anyone that knows "Creek" well enough, knows that that's Sara's fart face.

[@jprmac1]

+Rick Smith and at 15:49 when the bow hits the guitar (or was it fiddle?); she does not like sloppiness on her ship

[@kevinfrank372]

+jprmac1 That was when it hit Chris' $200,000 Loar-era Gibson mandolin.

[@jprmac1]

+Kevin Frank well that would do it!

[@jackeminor]

This is probably the single-most-impressive TDC I’ve watched and listened to. And I watched a buttload of great ones.

[@Ryan-vn7de]

Pretty sure I've watched this video at least 50 times this week.

[@JayKang11]

Me too~

[@PJLennon10]

Only 50? I can't get enough of them. Come over to the UK please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sherstone]

I've seen them a couple of times and was blown away at the level of talent between these people. 467 people have absolutely no idea what it takes to do what they do so effortlessly...and aren't worth their thrown away guitar picks.

[@craigecarlson5448]

Truly awesome,and you’d agree with me whenever their song is on you always get memories of the past

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

You know, I kinda hate how KZbin automatically pushes you to a new video now. But when I was watching Chris Thile and Michael Daves' Tiny Desk and then it auto-pushed to this, I was like "You go right ahead, KZbin. You go right ahead."

[@darrylwolfe7359]

thescowlingschnauzer You can just turn off the autoplay you know.

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

Darryl Wolfe I have since found the off button. My music recommendation and compliment to this video still stand.

[@elmoblatch9787]

thescowl: your comment does not stand. I have taken it down.

[@janineturbitt2525]

it's a worry. x

[@classicjag76]

Hooked since I heard "When You Come Back Down"...amazing as always.

[@bluesoncamera]

Can't describe how good this is, fantastic recording (Kevin Wait !) so awesome, the excellent musicians in such an atmosphere, the nicest minutes of my live with tears in my eyes, the wars of the world seems lightyears away. Wish this wind will reach reach the Netherlands some day.Thanks to NPR and Nickel Creek for sharing this tiny but mighty concert

[@harmenopoulos]

Sarah will be in Amsterdam the 25th of august 2018

[@HudsonJT]

Sara's casual approach to the mic at 2:15 encapsulates the entirely cohesive nature of their playing. They work as a unit, and it's magical to watch.

[@smheron1]

Jeez, everything these guys touch turns to gold.

[@oakwalkermusic2593]

I come back to this video so much. This one and the Avett Bros' always get me so reinvigorated to write and perform! They start so strong with Destination!

[@tjak76]

Freaking Awesome!! The way this trio blends together is incredible. Three individually talented people in their own right and when you put them together......pure magic!

[@dww613]

Tremendous vocals, tremendous song-writing. And instruments too. Everything. This crew is amazing.

[@MannOfTheHill345]

I don't normally take the time to comment on videos, but I have to with this one. I heard Chris Thile, a few years back on NPR, singing "How to grow a woman from the ground." Since that day, I have drastically opened up my ears to take in just about anything. There's something about Chris that just makes me watch in amazement as he shreds that mandolin. I have also really enjoyed the music of Nickel Creek. These artists really are the epitome of a group. They work so well together and the music just makes me happy. Thanks, NPR, for having real musicians on Tiny Desk!

[@LMM875]

We have loved NC for over 20 years- our kids have grown up on their music- 2 of them are adults now and have NC music on their playlists. Their talent is amazing

[@vyversneeze]

man, at that first song. I can tell she really felt that shit.

[@deadflowers-switzerland]

Destination is one of our favorite songs - fantastic opener!

[@Disruptedable]

Up until just right now I didn't know about this band. Am thankful for YT's algoritm for showing this to me, but at the end of the day nothing beats the happy tears these guys provided me

[@phelimmckerr5864]

Just stumbled across this. What a group! Her voice is stunning.

[@UnintelligibleCourtneyM]

I love when she sings she like throws her whole body with the tempo.

[@tylerwillson8155]

they are simply one of the best bands of all time that none of your friends will have heard of

[@jelliott6005]

I don't literally clap at these performances at my desk, instead I vigorously toggle the "like" button.

[@geehump]

The face of utter and complete panic the bassist makes at 15:48 is a good summation of my experience as a performing musician.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

But he wears a Dutch old time hat. That's classy.

[@pecosnick45]

Considering Chris plays one of the few remaining Lloyd Loar Mandolins that are considered to be the holy grail for mandolins..... I would be too

[@seanmatthewking]

I can't stop looking at that face. Dude's eyes almost bulged out of his head.

[@coolpapabell22]

Are they just going bring everything Chris Thile is involved with to Tiny Desk? Because I am HERE FOR IT.

[@ajland9381]

In times like these, the harmonics of beautiful music like this is gratefully appreciated. Thank you All.

[@peter_roth_8812]

This is best no side effects medicine. Great musicians! Fabulous!

[@jacicrimmccrary]

Been a fan of NickelCreek since I first heard them at the Telluride Bluegrass Fest many years ago; have all their cds; and would love to see them together again! They are all so incredibly talented! I continue to follow each of them in their new bands and really love Sara's new trio with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan, "I'm With Her." Chris is a genius, of course!

[@timothyscott4736]

My daughter and i listen to this band over 17 years ago while driving 80 miles to my daughter was taking fiddle lessons. They were great then too!