Nickel Creek (NC) Fans...

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

How many people enjoy Nickel Creek music, and have heard *not sure if this is right* Here to There?

[NickelCreeker]

OI bad idea Lizzie girl... Many people fight on how NC is not considerd bluegrass..eep..

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

I don't care. They are freakin' Bluegrass. And if not, they're Country which fits into this category anyway. Let them come. I can take them. I'm like...a ticked off Elf, or that wooden horse in Troy! *sheesh was that weird*

[NickelCreeker]

LOL...I think its more Newgrass though...well atleast thats what they say... or someone else said. Or something.:D

[NickelCreeker]

Why do I have a feeling I should'nt be here!http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

Ahh, yes. Newgrass! PERFECT! Thanks a thousand red M&M's, Skye. Ummm...:blues:

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif

[NickelCreeker]

SHHH! Your not suppost to call me Skye here:D Girl, scence we're going off topic...
ANYHOW. Theres been to many debates on Nickel Creek. I must say, Ive only heard a few songs on 'Here to There'

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

The only songs I've ever heard on that CD were the ones you sent me.

THIS IS OFF TOPIC:
I wish I could play Quidditch. I'm reading about the part when Harry almost dies. (yeah, AGAIN) It's my favorite. OLIVER WOOD ROCKS! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[NickelCreeker]

Will you stop it already! lol! your gonna get banned or something.

And What Nickel Creeks songs Did I send you that are on that CD?! I didnt know I sent you some from that CD.....is 'Moonfleet beach' one of them? :o

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

I lost the sheet of paper with the names on it. Uhhh..I know you sent me some songs when they were midgets. I don't think the beach song thingy was on it, though.

What do you mean, banned?

[NickelCreeker]

Ah ha, Moonfleet Beach, good song.
I remember most of the songs I sent you though....hmm..
Ah now I dont know what Im talking about. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif # !! I LOVE THAT!

[NickelCreeker]

yes its great isnt it.lol.

I wonder when Nickel Creek shall make a new album... Did I hear wrong or is the next one with Glen Phillips? *(sp)*

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

Don't ask me! Your the NC freak...I mean fan! lol http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif oopsies.

[NickelCreeker]

...well that was uncalled for! and Im not That obsessed am I? I guess you could say, Others have Excuses, I have my reasons why!

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

LOL!! Yes, and while some may say that, I say I'll still be here, when you come back down.

[NickelCreeker]

OK Lizzie....I think I get the point. lol...
Question! Dont you ever wonder why Sara Hasnt an Album? Being such a NC freak as I am, youde think Id already know...

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

Uh-huh. Well. Maybe she feels like she needs Chris or *yeah right* Sean to be any good. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif I hope not.

[NickelCreeker]

Yeah!......wait a second Did That Make scence at all!!?

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

HAHAHAHA! *laughs at your poor spelling*

[NickelCreeker]

Arent you the cruel little Mando player today?

[TreeHuggerLizzy]

I know, I know. I've been reading too much Harry Potter today. The wizarding world is very cruel. Tsk, tsk.

[duuuude]

Skye?! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[NickelCreeker]

Skye?! # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

Uhh..yah long story..LOL. I wont get into it, its usless and un-educating http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif but SHH! no more nick names in public... You see what You started Lizzie?!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[GTison]

I used to think it was not bluegrass. Rather that they had created their own style. I think Bill Monroe would have approved. However in the light of all in the past 30 years that has called it self part of bluegrass ("breaksfast special"comes to mind) Then I think they are def. a part of bluegrass. I don't like em overly but my 14 yr old does. So they are fine by me. They are amazing stylist though. Lot's of folks don't like anything different. like eating the same blackeyed peas everyday...

[dixiecreek]

to the person who asked about Sara's solo album... she actually is working on one... I asked her about it after a Watkins Family Hour show a couple months ago and she said it's gonna be in more of a "rock" mode. So THAT should be pretty freaking cool. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Anyway as you can guess from my name I'm a huge NC fan. Chris is the person who inspired me to pick up the mando, actually! I've seen them in concert a few times; they put on an amazing live show. Go see 'em if you haven't!

[JeffS]

I think the thing I like best about NC is they don't fit into any particular genre. Their first CD has a few bluegrass songs. The one before that is maybe mostly bluegrass, gospel bluegrass. Great music btw, I wish they'd re-release it. Their 2nd CD, "This Side" is definatly not bluegrass. Smoothy Song is jazzy. The first time I heard it I kept waiting for Bela Fleck to break in. Spit On a Stranger is almost psychedelic. Nickel Creek offers a little something for everybody I think. I read that they had lost some fans after their last album because they had broken away from their country/bluegrass roots. I think that is kind of sad. These kids are great musicians and if you take a look at other recording artists their age, how many of them can get by without electronic effects, or even play an instument for that matter?

I anxiously await their next release to see what styles they have come up with. I like their creativity. In a world of choreographed rump shaking and lip-syncing, Nickel Creek is a very welcomed break. I need to get to one of their shows and see who's going. I hope it is a lot of young people. This is one band where I would love to see some copy cat acts.

If you haven't been to their web site do it. Check out some of the links to Rolling Stone and sessions at AOL. Very good quality video performances on there.

*edit - wow did I mess up "psychedelic"

[dixiecreek]

Their concerts draw a very diverse crowd. I made friends with the folks in line behind me waiting to get into the show (a couple old enough to be my grandparents), and then after the show at the bus I made friends with a group of kids my age. You see everyone from punks to cowboys and everyone in between in the audience. It's great. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
I've heard a bunch of their new songs at their concerts, and it's SOO good!! I'm excited for their next album!!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[duuuude]

I made friends with the folks in line behind me waiting to get into the show (a couple old enough to be my grandparents)
So they were what, about 40-something? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[dixiecreek]

hahahaha, shuddup... I'm 19, not 2! ;)

[duuuude]

Sorry, couldn't resist. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[dixiecreek]

my grandma was 40 when I was born... so I'd actually have to be less than a year old for that statement to be true, hehe ;) (and to be fair, I have a really young grandma 'cause she had my mom at a young age and my mom had me at an even younger age)

buuuuuuuuut I digress. Yay Nickel Creek. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[NickelCreeker]

Yeah! Im am what Lizzie says, I am A Creek Freak and Proud of it! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
#Ive never been to A Nickel Creek concert... SADLY..But Ive always wanted to go. Honestly Im Desperate to go to one. LoL. I even Made a bet with my dad, so I could go to the Portland or Spokane concert, and because, we both are Superly into The Civil War stuff, I cant exactly remember the Bet but it had to do with A Bet on Which General was asked for a Lock of hair from a Lady. I SWORE It was Roobert E. Lee, Unfourtunatly I was wrong...So I missed the Concert. LOL.
My Next Plan is To Bet on A Baseball team. THIS TIME! The Cubs had better win! (I love my Cubbies!) http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Anyhoo, I know Nickel Creeks next lil Album shall be coming out in July, with Glen Phillips. That Will be awsomness. Today On the Way back from seeing the Westport Lighthouse I had my headphones on listening to the CD This Side, and didnt know I was singing out loud... I Also Brought My Pride and joy along the Trip (My Nubble Jere) AKA My Mandolin! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif #So I also played along with Nickel Creeks songs that I memmorised by ear on the Mando. Yes, Chris Is also my inspiration to which got me started on the Mando, 4 Years Ive been playing! And Im only 14! And I still Cant Pick!!!!! GRR!...ahem

This is getting to long of a thing...IM tired.. and Im taking it out..on the keyboard. SO Ide better be going. Have a Good Day people!

~CandyLu~