NEW YORK (Sugar Hill Records) -
Nickel Creek is set to release their third album, Why Should The Fire Die?, on August 9, 2005. Working with producers Eric
Valentine and Tony Berg, the platinum-selling band found innovative ways to capture their singular sound, resulting in a record that makes the listener sometimes wonder if there isn't more than mandolin, guitar, violin and bass at play. Recorded on analog gear, each song is uniquely crafted-some sonically enhanced with vintage plate reverb, while others are recorded around a single stereo-microphone. The band will tour this fall and winter. Please see reverse for details.
Valentine, unlike the band, did not grow up around traditional bluegrass instrumentation and helped Nickel Creek hear new roles for their instruments. He recognized the aggressive potential of their style, which until now, had not been captured on record. "Seeing the band live is a powerful experience. There are a moments where they are just explosive on-stage, and I wanted that in the record," says Valentine. "I wanted moments on this record, moments where you think, how can three people and their instruments sound this big?"
Indeed, Nickel Creek's live performances have garnered legions of fans in wonder of their virtuosity, and the hybrid of genres that concoct a truly unique sound. Time named them "Music Innovators for the New Millennium," and their 2002 release, This Side, captured the Grammy for "Best Contemporary Folk Album."
The band spent the three years between albums not only touring, but exploring their craft via solo projects and collaborations. Violinist Sara Watkins' work can be found on many projects including Ray LaMontagne's Trouble, while sibling guitarist Sean Watkins has found new co-writing partners and side projects. Both can be frequently found sitting in with Jon Brion at his legendary Largo gigs. Thile most recently issued Deceiver, a more rock-influenced album on which he played over 26 instruments, before hitting the road with classical bassist Edgar Meyer. As a band they have performed with not only John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame but also the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
The past three years brought a new depth to their playing, and also enriched their songwriting, epitomized by the Chris Thile/Gary Louris song "Jealous of The Moon." Fans will recognize favorite Nickel Creek songs from live shows-including the blistering instrumental "Scotch and Chocolate," the powerful "When In Rome," and the faith questioning "Doubting Thomas." Sara Watkins' penned show-stealer, "Anthony," evokes a 1920-era flavor, while the title track has threads of CSN&Y harmonies.
Ultimately, Nickel Creek hopes that these songs will live beyond the album-recreated and reinterpreted when fans get together to play in their own jam sessions. "We would love for people to adopt these songs into their lives." Nickel Creek will tour this fall. Please see reverse for details. For more information, please contact Carla Sacks or Mary Moyer at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000, or [email protected] and [email protected].
NICKEL CREEK TOUR
September 30 Higher Ground Burlington, VT
October 1 Higher Ground Burlington, VT
October 2 Merrill Auditorium Portland, ME
October 4 Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA
October 6 Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA
October 7 Nokia Theatre Times Square New York, NY
October 8 Charlottesville Pavillion Charlottesville, VA
October 9 9:30 Club Washington, DC
October 11 Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD
October 13 Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC
October 14 Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA
October 15 War Memorial Auditorium Nashville, TN
October 16 War Memorial Auditorium Nashville, TN
October 17 Singletary Center for the Arts Lexington, KY
October 20 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
October 21 House of Blues Cleveland, OH
October 22 Pease Auditorium Ypsilanti, MI
October 23 Egyptian Room Indianapolis, IN
October 25 The Pageant St. Louis, MO
October 26 Vic Theater Chicago, IL
October 28 Pabst Theater Milwaukee, WI
October 29 Fitzgerald Theatre St. Paul, MN
October 29 State Theatre Minneapolis, MN
October 30 Orpheum Theatre Madison, WI
November 1 Uptown Theatre Kansas City, MO
November 3 Gypsy Ballroom Dallas, TX
November 4 Stubbs Bar-B-Q Austin, TX
November 5 Floores Country Store Helotes, TX
November 6 Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, OK
November 8 House of Blues New Orleans, LA
November 10 Brown Theatre Louisville, KY
November 11 Alabama Theater Birmingham, AL
November 12 War Memorial Auditorium Greensboro, NC
November 13 Norva Theatre Norfolk, VA
November 15 Charleston Music Hall Charleston, SC
November 16 Tennessee Theater Knoxville, TN
November 18 Hard Rock Live Orlando, FL
November 19 Tampa Theater Tampa, FL
November 20 Florida Theater Jacksonville, FL
December 1 Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
December 2 Eccles Center Park City, UT
December 3 The Big Easy Concert House Spokane, WA
December 4 Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA
December 6 Roseland Theater Portland, OR
December 7 Roseland Theater Portland, OR
December 10 Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA
December 11 Reno Hilton Theatre Reno, NV
December 14 Marquee Theater Tempe, AZ
December 15 House of Blues San Diego, CA
December 16 House of Blues San Diego, CA
December 17 The Wiltern LG Los Angeles, CA
