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Sara Watkins Instagram - I can’t wipe the smile off my face.  It is our great pleasure to announce Nickel Creek’s fifth studio album, “Celebrants,” an 18 track exploration of togetherness to be released in totality on March 24th! Today, you can listen to the first single, “Strangers,” and pre-order the album [link in bio]. 

If you happened to log into one of the live streams we did early in 2021, you saw us at the very beginning of the process. There were many trips across the country to write and make demoes, a constantly evolving shared-note of lyrics, and life-affirming collaboration with heroes @mikeelizondojr on bass and Eric Valentine (@nerdentine) in the producer’s (and engineer’s) chair, culminating in four weeks at RCA Studio A in Nashville. As much fun as we’ve had making music together over the years, this project broke the joy meter. We’re very proud of the results, and can’t WAIT to share them with you.
Sara Watkins Instagram - I can’t wipe the smile off my face.  It is our great pleasure to announce Nickel Creek’s fifth studio album, “Celebrants,” an 18 track exploration of togetherness to be released in totality on March 24th! Today, you can listen to the first single, “Strangers,” and pre-order the album [link in bio]. 

If you happened to log into one of the live streams we did early in 2021, you saw us at the very beginning of the process. There were many trips across the country to write and make demoes, a constantly evolving shared-note of lyrics, and life-affirming collaboration with heroes @mikeelizondojr on bass and Eric Valentine (@nerdentine) in the producer’s (and engineer’s) chair, culminating in four weeks at RCA Studio A in Nashville. As much fun as we’ve had making music together over the years, this project broke the joy meter. We’re very proud of the results, and can’t WAIT to share them with you.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Sara Watkins Instagram - Haven’t posted anything in a while and this felt like as good/lame of an excuse as any. 
Goodbye Covid bangs! Hello proper haircut! Thanks @anna.silverstein!
Sara Watkins Instagram - A few days ago I noticed my violin sounded strange and found an enormous crack leading down from the F hole to the base of my instrument.  Terrible feeling. So Fortunately for me, @jeffpicker recommended I call @KCstrings in Kansas City and they fixed me RIGHT up. Anton met me on a Monday and he and Aiden fixed my fiddle up beautifully!! It sounds like it’s old self again, pre-crack.  And they even let me borrow one of their beautifully made Krutz violins. THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME IN TOUR @k.c.strings!
Sara Watkins Instagram - I just received the most thoughtful gift from my wonderful managers @aaronsawyer and @hannahboren !  They know how much I love the Under the Pepper Tree album artwork by @yourfriendlyneighborhoodadam and so they commissioned this piece for me for my birthday!  I love it so so much!  Thank you guys!! I can’t wait to hang it up! Xoxo
Sara Watkins Instagram - Well, would you look at that!  @nickelcreek is playing two shows at the Ryman auditorium April 27th and 28th!  Over the years we’ve shared some preeetty special evenings with many of you at the @theryman and we are over the moon to come back again to play some old favorites and maybe even some new songs 💅🏻 😎🎈

You can get presale tickets for both shows beginning tomorrow at 10am - head over to nickelcreek.com to sign up for access. General on sale begins Friday at 10am. Also, this, my new favorite NC poster was made by @dana_tanamachi 🎨
Sara Watkins Instagram - You’re looking at this year’s Master of Ceremonies for the @telluridebluegrassfestival!  I and my clipboard will have the pleasure of hosting main stage festivities this weekend! Capacity for the festival is limited but I believe a few are still available!  And for the first time, you can purchase a ticket to WATCH a live stream of the Festival!  I am VERY honored and thrilled for what is sure to be a glorious weekend at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Thank you for the opportunity @planet.bluegrass!
Sara Watkins Instagram - That bleary eyed, jet lagged, discovery of far away towns.  @seancwatkins  and I are on a quick trip to Denmark to be a part of @tonderfestival concert series (in lieu of their legendary festival). Then we walked around this cute town in search of essentials incase our luggage doesn’t show up for a while.  It was just as good as I remembered.  @watkinsfamilyhour plays tomorrow night! 📷 @seancwatkins
Sara Watkins Instagram - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.
Sara Watkins Instagram - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.
Sara Watkins Instagram - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.
Sara Watkins Instagram - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.
Sara Watkins Instagram - SPRING 2023 TOUR ANNOUNCED! @nickelcreek is hitting the road this spring for our first headline tour since 2014! Pre-sale tickets and Celebrants Club packages — including a private perfomance, signed poster, and more — will be available Wednesday, February 8 at 10am local venue time.

Sign up for access to pre-sale at the link in bio. If you miss the pre-sale window for your selected show (or pre-sale tickets sell out), general on-sale begins Friday at 10am local venue time.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Sara Watkins Instagram - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Sara Watkins Instagram - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Sara Watkins Instagram - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Sara Watkins Instagram - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Sara Watkins Instagram - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Sara Watkins Instagram - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Sara Watkins Instagram - I tried to get some practice in during her nap and heard her sweet footsteps come down the stairs much earlier than I’d hoped.  I was promptly told by my daughter that the fiddle is annoying and I should try play quieter.  Listen kid, I feel you.  I was given 10 or 15 more mins in of practice while she dozed on my lap and my heart went boom.
Sara Watkins Instagram - My essay “On Passing Music Person-to-Person” is up on @nodepression! I dive into my childhood, giving homage to learning directly from my heroes at fiddle camp and how that experience shaped me as a now professional musician, adult and mother. Read with link in stories!

Photo by @jacobboll
Sara Watkins Instagram - It was heart filling to get to spend a little time and play and sing with one of my oldest friends and mentors.  I’ve know John Moore since I was 3 when he, Julie Moore and Dennis Caplinger were playing their weekly residency at That Pizza Place as the band “bluegrass Etc.” If you’ve heard any of @nickelcreek tell our stories, you’ve heard us talk about John and Dennis.  It is a privilege to share so much life with people I love and respect.  We lost Dennis last week and I was glad to get to celebrate his life and musical influence, as well as that of Byron Berline’s at the @summergrasssd festival this weekend. ❤️
Sara Watkins Instagram - It was heart filling to get to spend a little time and play and sing with one of my oldest friends and mentors.  I’ve know John Moore since I was 3 when he, Julie Moore and Dennis Caplinger were playing their weekly residency at That Pizza Place as the band “bluegrass Etc.” If you’ve heard any of @nickelcreek tell our stories, you’ve heard us talk about John and Dennis.  It is a privilege to share so much life with people I love and respect.  We lost Dennis last week and I was glad to get to celebrate his life and musical influence, as well as that of Byron Berline’s at the @summergrasssd festival this weekend. ❤️
Sara Watkins Instagram - #UnderThePepperTree is available now!🌳Give it a listen with link in bio.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Last night in Dublin we were honored by the presence of musical giants: Paul Brady and Andy Irvine. The music they have made together and separately resonates deeply with me (as it does with so many people!) and it was such a gift to get to have a guinness with them and as Paul said, shoot the shit.
Sara Watkins Instagram - When I stopped in to give my aunt Joanie a CD last week she gasped at the title and said, “Oh my stars! Is it called Under the Pepper Tree?” Later that day she sent me this picture of my brother and me. We’ve had two family reunions and countless birthday celebrations under this tree. We’ve camped under it, I have admired it my whole life, and I’m happy to say it still stands in what is now Joanie’s backyard. The description she wrote way back then made us all smile.  

#UnderThePepperTree has been out for one week! I’ve been amazed at the response thus far. Thanks to everyone who’s listened.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Dennis Caplinger’s fluid and seemingly effortless musicianship and personal integrity were an enormous influence on me.  It took some convincing from my parents, and many phone calls pestering him, but at some point Dennis agreed to teach me fiddle. He lived about 10 minutes from our house and every couple weeks mom would drive me over his house.  He’d open the big garage door and we’d sit in a couple chairs and he’d teach me how to compose solos, how to practice, and how to strategize. I was 8 years old but Dennis never talked down to me.  He wasn’t impressed by the kid things I might say that made other grown-ups laugh or think I was cute.  He was serious and treated me serious and I adored him for it. He was a foundational giant in my life and had a big heart. I am so grateful for his teaching and good example on into my adulthood. Rest In Peace Dennis. PS - if you have any picture of me with Dennis DM me.  I’d love to see it.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
Sara Watkins Instagram - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
Sara Watkins Instagram - It was a delight talking with Bob Boilen (@tinydesk) for @nprmusic’s #AllSongsConsidered! We discuss all things #UnderThePepperTree, so fun. Listen with link in bio!

Photo by @jacobboll
Sara Watkins Instagram - It was a delight talking with Bob Boilen (@tinydesk) for @nprmusic’s #AllSongsConsidered! We discuss all things #UnderThePepperTree, so fun. Listen with link in bio!

Photo by @jacobboll
Sara Watkins Instagram - NEW TOUR DATES from @nickelcreek! For everyone who has commented something along the line of “Come to ___!” for any one of the 25 new cities we're traveling to this summer   fall… we didn’t forget about you! Head to NickelCreek.com to sign up to receive a code for our artist pre-sale, which is happening now! If pre-sale tickets sell quickly, general on-sale begins Friday at 10am local time.
Sara Watkins Instagram - @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase.

Nashville, TN - April 27 Rescheduled to September 4

Nashville, TN - April 28 Rescheduled to September 5

Nashville, TN - April 29 Rescheduled to September 6

Charlottesville, VA - May 1 | New Date TBA

York, PA - May 3 | New Date TBA

New York, NY - May 4 | New Date TBA
Sara Watkins Instagram - @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase.

Nashville, TN - April 27 Rescheduled to September 4

Nashville, TN - April 28 Rescheduled to September 5

Nashville, TN - April 29 Rescheduled to September 6

Charlottesville, VA - May 1 | New Date TBA

York, PA - May 3 | New Date TBA

New York, NY - May 4 | New Date TBA
Sara Watkins Instagram - @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase.

Nashville, TN - April 27 Rescheduled to September 4

Nashville, TN - April 28 Rescheduled to September 5

Nashville, TN - April 29 Rescheduled to September 6

Charlottesville, VA - May 1 | New Date TBA

York, PA - May 3 | New Date TBA

New York, NY - May 4 | New Date TBA
Sara Watkins Instagram - Check us out tonight on @jimmykimmellive!!! Yeeeeeeeeeah. Thanks for the snap @hollylaurent 😽
Sara Watkins Instagram - @watkinsfamilyhour is touring this fall! The incredible @courtneyhartman is opening most of the shows and we are so excited to make music with her and SEE ALL OF YOU!! Get your tickets and we will meet you there. We will be playing loads of songs from Brother Sister as well as some back catalogue from various projects and telling stories. We are VERY excited. Link in bio!
Sara Watkins Instagram - This weekend we lost a legendary fiddler, and a man who hugely influenced so many of us when we were coming up as young players.  When I was about 8, he sold me my first good fiddle - a 3/4 size.  It was way too big for me for at least a year or two but it sounded great and I was so proud that I got it from Byron. That’s the one I’m playing in these first two photos.  Alison Kraus was playing our favorite local festival called Follows Camp, and Byron organized a jam so all of us kids could play with her.  Byron, his wife Bette and daughter Becca were always welcoming and my heart and love are with them.  I remember going to their house shortly after the Northridge earthquake and he told stories of near misses and mentioned after the quake, the water level of his pool was a foot lower, and all the fruit on that side of the orange tree had been knocked to the ground.  Seemingly from a big wave.  It’s funny the things that stick with you.

If we came to one of Byron’s shows, be it with “The LA Fiddle Band” or “California” or anything else, he’d almost always invite us up to play on a tune with them.  It made me want to work so I’d be deserving of the opportunity if and when the next chance came in hopes he’d see that I’d been practicing.  Throughout his long influential life, Byron took so many of us young players under his wing and taught us about performing and jamming by example. I’m so grateful for his contribution to my life, and for his bow arm that, to me, defined his style.  I have so many memories of being around Byron, I wish I had more photos, but I’m grateful for these which my parents and aunt Joanie recently sent my way.
Sara Watkins - 6.5K Likes - I can’t wipe the smile off my face.  It is our great pleasure to announce Nickel Creek’s fifth studio album, “Celebrants,” an 18 track exploration of togetherness to be released in totality on March 24th! Today, you can listen to the first single, “Strangers,” and pre-order the album [link in bio]. 

If you happened to log into one of the live streams we did early in 2021, you saw us at the very beginning of the process. There were many trips across the country to write and make demoes, a constantly evolving shared-note of lyrics, and life-affirming collaboration with heroes @mikeelizondojr on bass and Eric Valentine (@nerdentine) in the producer’s (and engineer’s) chair, culminating in four weeks at RCA Studio A in Nashville. As much fun as we’ve had making music together over the years, this project broke the joy meter. We’re very proud of the results, and can’t WAIT to share them with you.

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Caption : I can’t wipe the smile off my face. It is our great pleasure to announce Nickel Creek’s fifth studio album, “Celebrants,” an 18 track exploration of togetherness to be released in totality on March 24th! Today, you can listen to the first single, “Strangers,” and pre-order the album [link in bio]. If you happened to log into one of the live streams we did early in 2021, you saw us at the very beginning of the process. There were many trips across the country to write and make demoes, a constantly evolving shared-note of lyrics, and life-affirming collaboration with heroes @mikeelizondojr on bass and Eric Valentine (@nerdentine) in the producer’s (and engineer’s) chair, culminating in four weeks at RCA Studio A in Nashville. As much fun as we’ve had making music together over the years, this project broke the joy meter. We’re very proud of the results, and can’t WAIT to share them with you.
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Sara Watkins - 6.5K Likes - I can’t wipe the smile off my face.  It is our great pleasure to announce Nickel Creek’s fifth studio album, “Celebrants,” an 18 track exploration of togetherness to be released in totality on March 24th! Today, you can listen to the first single, “Strangers,” and pre-order the album [link in bio]. 

If you happened to log into one of the live streams we did early in 2021, you saw us at the very beginning of the process. There were many trips across the country to write and make demoes, a constantly evolving shared-note of lyrics, and life-affirming collaboration with heroes @mikeelizondojr on bass and Eric Valentine (@nerdentine) in the producer’s (and engineer’s) chair, culminating in four weeks at RCA Studio A in Nashville. As much fun as we’ve had making music together over the years, this project broke the joy meter. We’re very proud of the results, and can’t WAIT to share them with you.

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Caption : I can’t wipe the smile off my face. It is our great pleasure to announce Nickel Creek’s fifth studio album, “Celebrants,” an 18 track exploration of togetherness to be released in totality on March 24th! Today, you can listen to the first single, “Strangers,” and pre-order the album [link in bio]. If you happened to log into one of the live streams we did early in 2021, you saw us at the very beginning of the process. There were many trips across the country to write and make demoes, a constantly evolving shared-note of lyrics, and life-affirming collaboration with heroes @mikeelizondojr on bass and Eric Valentine (@nerdentine) in the producer’s (and engineer’s) chair, culminating in four weeks at RCA Studio A in Nashville. As much fun as we’ve had making music together over the years, this project broke the joy meter. We’re very proud of the results, and can’t WAIT to share them with you.
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Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

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Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
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Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

4.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Likes : 4684
Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

4.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Likes : 4684
Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

4.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Likes : 4684
Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

4.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Likes : 4684
Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

4.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Likes : 4684
Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

4.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Likes : 4684
Sara Watkins - 4.7K Likes - Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour!  It was thrilling, exhausting and magic!  Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows.  It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did.  Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 
1 - pre show wiggle.
2 - Wisconsin.
3 - Tim and Jody bus Tiki.
4 - day off/stop over in NE for a cookout.
5 - Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle!
6,7 - more rain!  So much rain.
8 - when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC.
9 - on the bus.
10 - on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril

4.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Its hard to choose 10 pics of the July @nickelcreek tour! It was thrilling, exhausting and magic! Despite EIGHT bus breakdowns (six of which were within a 10 day period), rainy load-in’s and soundchecks, delays and border crossings and all the stuff a four week tour brings i am tired and so happy and grateful for our crew and all of your who came out to the shows. It’s absolutely a dream come true for you all to have shown up the way you did. Next up, Europe, and them our final US tour of the year. 1 – pre show wiggle. 2 – Wisconsin. 3 – Tim and Jody bus Tiki. 4 – day off/stop over in NE for a cookout. 5 – Jenny Anne, Wonder and Mandy. ❤️❤️❤️So special to be together in Seattle! 6,7 – more rain! So much rain. 8 – when @jeffpicker’s bass exploded in NC. 9 – on the bus. 10 – on a boat heading to @aoifemaria’s kick ass show in Newport! 📷: @jodyapril
Likes : 4684
Sara Watkins - 4K Likes - Haven’t posted anything in a while and this felt like as good/lame of an excuse as any. 
Goodbye Covid bangs! Hello proper haircut! Thanks @anna.silverstein!

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Caption : Haven’t posted anything in a while and this felt like as good/lame of an excuse as any. Goodbye Covid bangs! Hello proper haircut! Thanks @anna.silverstein!
Likes : 4025
Sara Watkins - 4K Likes - A few days ago I noticed my violin sounded strange and found an enormous crack leading down from the F hole to the base of my instrument.  Terrible feeling. So Fortunately for me, @jeffpicker recommended I call @KCstrings in Kansas City and they fixed me RIGHT up. Anton met me on a Monday and he and Aiden fixed my fiddle up beautifully!! It sounds like it’s old self again, pre-crack.  And they even let me borrow one of their beautifully made Krutz violins. THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME IN TOUR @k.c.strings!

4K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : A few days ago I noticed my violin sounded strange and found an enormous crack leading down from the F hole to the base of my instrument. Terrible feeling. So Fortunately for me, @jeffpicker recommended I call @KCstrings in Kansas City and they fixed me RIGHT up. Anton met me on a Monday and he and Aiden fixed my fiddle up beautifully!! It sounds like it’s old self again, pre-crack. And they even let me borrow one of their beautifully made Krutz violins. THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME IN TOUR @k.c.strings!
Likes : 3998
Sara Watkins - 3.7K Likes - I just received the most thoughtful gift from my wonderful managers @aaronsawyer and @hannahboren !  They know how much I love the Under the Pepper Tree album artwork by @yourfriendlyneighborhoodadam and so they commissioned this piece for me for my birthday!  I love it so so much!  Thank you guys!! I can’t wait to hang it up! Xoxo

3.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : I just received the most thoughtful gift from my wonderful managers @aaronsawyer and @hannahboren ! They know how much I love the Under the Pepper Tree album artwork by @yourfriendlyneighborhoodadam and so they commissioned this piece for me for my birthday! I love it so so much! Thank you guys!! I can’t wait to hang it up! Xoxo
Likes : 3691
Sara Watkins - 3.3K Likes - Well, would you look at that!  @nickelcreek is playing two shows at the Ryman auditorium April 27th and 28th!  Over the years we’ve shared some preeetty special evenings with many of you at the @theryman and we are over the moon to come back again to play some old favorites and maybe even some new songs 💅🏻 😎🎈

You can get presale tickets for both shows beginning tomorrow at 10am - head over to nickelcreek.com to sign up for access. General on sale begins Friday at 10am. Also, this, my new favorite NC poster was made by @dana_tanamachi 🎨

3.3K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Well, would you look at that! @nickelcreek is playing two shows at the Ryman auditorium April 27th and 28th! Over the years we’ve shared some preeetty special evenings with many of you at the @theryman and we are over the moon to come back again to play some old favorites and maybe even some new songs 💅🏻 😎🎈 You can get presale tickets for both shows beginning tomorrow at 10am – head over to nickelcreek.com to sign up for access. General on sale begins Friday at 10am. Also, this, my new favorite NC poster was made by @dana_tanamachi 🎨
Likes : 3345
Sara Watkins - 3.1K Likes - You’re looking at this year’s Master of Ceremonies for the @telluridebluegrassfestival!  I and my clipboard will have the pleasure of hosting main stage festivities this weekend! Capacity for the festival is limited but I believe a few are still available!  And for the first time, you can purchase a ticket to WATCH a live stream of the Festival!  I am VERY honored and thrilled for what is sure to be a glorious weekend at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Thank you for the opportunity @planet.bluegrass!

3.1K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : You’re looking at this year’s Master of Ceremonies for the @telluridebluegrassfestival! I and my clipboard will have the pleasure of hosting main stage festivities this weekend! Capacity for the festival is limited but I believe a few are still available! And for the first time, you can purchase a ticket to WATCH a live stream of the Festival! I am VERY honored and thrilled for what is sure to be a glorious weekend at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Thank you for the opportunity @planet.bluegrass!
Likes : 3133
Sara Watkins - 3.1K Likes - That bleary eyed, jet lagged, discovery of far away towns.  @seancwatkins  and I are on a quick trip to Denmark to be a part of @tonderfestival concert series (in lieu of their legendary festival). Then we walked around this cute town in search of essentials incase our luggage doesn’t show up for a while.  It was just as good as I remembered.  @watkinsfamilyhour plays tomorrow night! 📷 @seancwatkins

3.1K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : That bleary eyed, jet lagged, discovery of far away towns. @seancwatkins and I are on a quick trip to Denmark to be a part of @tonderfestival concert series (in lieu of their legendary festival). Then we walked around this cute town in search of essentials incase our luggage doesn’t show up for a while. It was just as good as I remembered. @watkinsfamilyhour plays tomorrow night! 📷 @seancwatkins
Likes : 3103
Sara Watkins - 2.7K Likes - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.

2.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
Likes : 2702
Sara Watkins - 2.7K Likes - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.

2.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
Likes : 2702
Sara Watkins - 2.7K Likes - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.

2.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
Likes : 2702
Sara Watkins - 2.7K Likes - For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home.  When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing.  I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean.  It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess !  TC, you’re okay.

2.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
Likes : 2702
Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - SPRING 2023 TOUR ANNOUNCED! @nickelcreek is hitting the road this spring for our first headline tour since 2014! Pre-sale tickets and Celebrants Club packages — including a private perfomance, signed poster, and more — will be available Wednesday, February 8 at 10am local venue time.

Sign up for access to pre-sale at the link in bio. If you miss the pre-sale window for your selected show (or pre-sale tickets sell out), general on-sale begins Friday at 10am local venue time.

2.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : SPRING 2023 TOUR ANNOUNCED! @nickelcreek is hitting the road this spring for our first headline tour since 2014! Pre-sale tickets and Celebrants Club packages — including a private perfomance, signed poster, and more — will be available Wednesday, February 8 at 10am local venue time. Sign up for access to pre-sale at the link in bio. If you miss the pre-sale window for your selected show (or pre-sale tickets sell out), general on-sale begins Friday at 10am local venue time.
Likes : 2629
Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!

2.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a gorgeous day – the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong. Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight. Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
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Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!

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Caption : Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a gorgeous day – the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong. Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight. Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
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Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!

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Caption : Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a gorgeous day – the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong. Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight. Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
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Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!

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Caption : Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a gorgeous day – the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong. Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight. Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
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Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!

2.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a gorgeous day – the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong. Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight. Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
Likes : 2595
Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!

2.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a gorgeous day – the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong. Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight. Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
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Sara Watkins - 2.6K Likes - Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was a gorgeous day - the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong.  Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight.  Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!

2.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, I feel very loved!! I spent this birthday at the beautiful @meijergardens in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a gorgeous day – the birds were singing and the sculptures were standing strong. Sean, Chris and Jeff surprised me with a mid-Celebrants negroni and the audience was a delight. Pizza and krug and Cake?! Thank you @aaronsawyer @ericmayerswork @jasoncolton @hannahboren and @katiemuldooon!!
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Sara Watkins - 2.5K Likes - I tried to get some practice in during her nap and heard her sweet footsteps come down the stairs much earlier than I’d hoped.  I was promptly told by my daughter that the fiddle is annoying and I should try play quieter.  Listen kid, I feel you.  I was given 10 or 15 more mins in of practice while she dozed on my lap and my heart went boom.

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Caption : I tried to get some practice in during her nap and heard her sweet footsteps come down the stairs much earlier than I’d hoped. I was promptly told by my daughter that the fiddle is annoying and I should try play quieter. Listen kid, I feel you. I was given 10 or 15 more mins in of practice while she dozed on my lap and my heart went boom.
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Sara Watkins - 2.5K Likes - My essay “On Passing Music Person-to-Person” is up on @nodepression! I dive into my childhood, giving homage to learning directly from my heroes at fiddle camp and how that experience shaped me as a now professional musician, adult and mother. Read with link in stories!

Photo by @jacobboll

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Caption : My essay “On Passing Music Person-to-Person” is up on @nodepression! I dive into my childhood, giving homage to learning directly from my heroes at fiddle camp and how that experience shaped me as a now professional musician, adult and mother. Read with link in stories! Photo by @jacobboll
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Sara Watkins - 2.3K Likes - It was heart filling to get to spend a little time and play and sing with one of my oldest friends and mentors.  I’ve know John Moore since I was 3 when he, Julie Moore and Dennis Caplinger were playing their weekly residency at That Pizza Place as the band “bluegrass Etc.” If you’ve heard any of @nickelcreek tell our stories, you’ve heard us talk about John and Dennis.  It is a privilege to share so much life with people I love and respect.  We lost Dennis last week and I was glad to get to celebrate his life and musical influence, as well as that of Byron Berline’s at the @summergrasssd festival this weekend. ❤️

2.3K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : It was heart filling to get to spend a little time and play and sing with one of my oldest friends and mentors. I’ve know John Moore since I was 3 when he, Julie Moore and Dennis Caplinger were playing their weekly residency at That Pizza Place as the band “bluegrass Etc.” If you’ve heard any of @nickelcreek tell our stories, you’ve heard us talk about John and Dennis. It is a privilege to share so much life with people I love and respect. We lost Dennis last week and I was glad to get to celebrate his life and musical influence, as well as that of Byron Berline’s at the @summergrasssd festival this weekend. ❤️
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Sara Watkins - 2.3K Likes - It was heart filling to get to spend a little time and play and sing with one of my oldest friends and mentors.  I’ve know John Moore since I was 3 when he, Julie Moore and Dennis Caplinger were playing their weekly residency at That Pizza Place as the band “bluegrass Etc.” If you’ve heard any of @nickelcreek tell our stories, you’ve heard us talk about John and Dennis.  It is a privilege to share so much life with people I love and respect.  We lost Dennis last week and I was glad to get to celebrate his life and musical influence, as well as that of Byron Berline’s at the @summergrasssd festival this weekend. ❤️

2.3K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : It was heart filling to get to spend a little time and play and sing with one of my oldest friends and mentors. I’ve know John Moore since I was 3 when he, Julie Moore and Dennis Caplinger were playing their weekly residency at That Pizza Place as the band “bluegrass Etc.” If you’ve heard any of @nickelcreek tell our stories, you’ve heard us talk about John and Dennis. It is a privilege to share so much life with people I love and respect. We lost Dennis last week and I was glad to get to celebrate his life and musical influence, as well as that of Byron Berline’s at the @summergrasssd festival this weekend. ❤️
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Sara Watkins - 2.3K Likes - #UnderThePepperTree is available now!🌳Give it a listen with link in bio.

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Caption : #UnderThePepperTree is available now!🌳Give it a listen with link in bio.
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Sara Watkins - 2.2K Likes - Last night in Dublin we were honored by the presence of musical giants: Paul Brady and Andy Irvine. The music they have made together and separately resonates deeply with me (as it does with so many people!) and it was such a gift to get to have a guinness with them and as Paul said, shoot the shit.

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Caption : Last night in Dublin we were honored by the presence of musical giants: Paul Brady and Andy Irvine. The music they have made together and separately resonates deeply with me (as it does with so many people!) and it was such a gift to get to have a guinness with them and as Paul said, shoot the shit.
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Sara Watkins - 2.2K Likes - When I stopped in to give my aunt Joanie a CD last week she gasped at the title and said, “Oh my stars! Is it called Under the Pepper Tree?” Later that day she sent me this picture of my brother and me. We’ve had two family reunions and countless birthday celebrations under this tree. We’ve camped under it, I have admired it my whole life, and I’m happy to say it still stands in what is now Joanie’s backyard. The description she wrote way back then made us all smile.  

#UnderThePepperTree has been out for one week! I’ve been amazed at the response thus far. Thanks to everyone who’s listened.

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Caption : When I stopped in to give my aunt Joanie a CD last week she gasped at the title and said, “Oh my stars! Is it called Under the Pepper Tree?” Later that day she sent me this picture of my brother and me. We’ve had two family reunions and countless birthday celebrations under this tree. We’ve camped under it, I have admired it my whole life, and I’m happy to say it still stands in what is now Joanie’s backyard. The description she wrote way back then made us all smile.   #UnderThePepperTree has been out for one week! I’ve been amazed at the response thus far. Thanks to everyone who’s listened.
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Sara Watkins - 1.8K Likes - Dennis Caplinger’s fluid and seemingly effortless musicianship and personal integrity were an enormous influence on me.  It took some convincing from my parents, and many phone calls pestering him, but at some point Dennis agreed to teach me fiddle. He lived about 10 minutes from our house and every couple weeks mom would drive me over his house.  He’d open the big garage door and we’d sit in a couple chairs and he’d teach me how to compose solos, how to practice, and how to strategize. I was 8 years old but Dennis never talked down to me.  He wasn’t impressed by the kid things I might say that made other grown-ups laugh or think I was cute.  He was serious and treated me serious and I adored him for it. He was a foundational giant in my life and had a big heart. I am so grateful for his teaching and good example on into my adulthood. Rest In Peace Dennis. PS - if you have any picture of me with Dennis DM me.  I’d love to see it.

1.8K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Dennis Caplinger’s fluid and seemingly effortless musicianship and personal integrity were an enormous influence on me. It took some convincing from my parents, and many phone calls pestering him, but at some point Dennis agreed to teach me fiddle. He lived about 10 minutes from our house and every couple weeks mom would drive me over his house. He’d open the big garage door and we’d sit in a couple chairs and he’d teach me how to compose solos, how to practice, and how to strategize. I was 8 years old but Dennis never talked down to me. He wasn’t impressed by the kid things I might say that made other grown-ups laugh or think I was cute. He was serious and treated me serious and I adored him for it. He was a foundational giant in my life and had a big heart. I am so grateful for his teaching and good example on into my adulthood. Rest In Peace Dennis. PS – if you have any picture of me with Dennis DM me. I’d love to see it.
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Sara Watkins - 1.8K Likes - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.

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Caption : Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you. I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
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Sara Watkins - 1.8K Likes - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.

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Caption : Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you. I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
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Sara Watkins - 1.8K Likes - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.

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Caption : Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you. I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
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Sara Watkins - 1.8K Likes - Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you.  I will truly miss you Don Heffington.

1.8K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : Love you so much my dear friend. It has been an honor knowing you and playing with you. I will truly miss you Don Heffington.
Likes : 1798
Sara Watkins - 1.7K Likes - It was a delight talking with Bob Boilen (@tinydesk) for @nprmusic’s #AllSongsConsidered! We discuss all things #UnderThePepperTree, so fun. Listen with link in bio!

Photo by @jacobboll

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Caption : It was a delight talking with Bob Boilen (@tinydesk) for @nprmusic’s #AllSongsConsidered! We discuss all things #UnderThePepperTree, so fun. Listen with link in bio! Photo by @jacobboll
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Sara Watkins - 1.7K Likes - It was a delight talking with Bob Boilen (@tinydesk) for @nprmusic’s #AllSongsConsidered! We discuss all things #UnderThePepperTree, so fun. Listen with link in bio!

Photo by @jacobboll

1.7K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : It was a delight talking with Bob Boilen (@tinydesk) for @nprmusic’s #AllSongsConsidered! We discuss all things #UnderThePepperTree, so fun. Listen with link in bio! Photo by @jacobboll
Likes : 1749
Sara Watkins - 1.7K Likes - NEW TOUR DATES from @nickelcreek! For everyone who has commented something along the line of “Come to ___!” for any one of the 25 new cities we're traveling to this summer   fall… we didn’t forget about you! Head to NickelCreek.com to sign up to receive a code for our artist pre-sale, which is happening now! If pre-sale tickets sell quickly, general on-sale begins Friday at 10am local time.

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Caption : NEW TOUR DATES from @nickelcreek! For everyone who has commented something along the line of “Come to ___!” for any one of the 25 new cities we’re traveling to this summer fall… we didn’t forget about you! Head to NickelCreek.com to sign up to receive a code for our artist pre-sale, which is happening now! If pre-sale tickets sell quickly, general on-sale begins Friday at 10am local time.
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Sara Watkins - 1.6K Likes - @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase.

Nashville, TN - April 27 Rescheduled to September 4

Nashville, TN - April 28 Rescheduled to September 5

Nashville, TN - April 29 Rescheduled to September 6

Charlottesville, VA - May 1 | New Date TBA

York, PA - May 3 | New Date TBA

New York, NY - May 4 | New Date TBA

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Caption : @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase. Nashville, TN – April 27 Rescheduled to September 4 Nashville, TN – April 28 Rescheduled to September 5 Nashville, TN – April 29 Rescheduled to September 6 Charlottesville, VA – May 1 | New Date TBA York, PA – May 3 | New Date TBA New York, NY – May 4 | New Date TBA
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Sara Watkins - 1.6K Likes - @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase.

Nashville, TN - April 27 Rescheduled to September 4

Nashville, TN - April 28 Rescheduled to September 5

Nashville, TN - April 29 Rescheduled to September 6

Charlottesville, VA - May 1 | New Date TBA

York, PA - May 3 | New Date TBA

New York, NY - May 4 | New Date TBA

1.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase. Nashville, TN – April 27 Rescheduled to September 4 Nashville, TN – April 28 Rescheduled to September 5 Nashville, TN – April 29 Rescheduled to September 6 Charlottesville, VA – May 1 | New Date TBA York, PA – May 3 | New Date TBA New York, NY – May 4 | New Date TBA
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Sara Watkins - 1.6K Likes - @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase.

Nashville, TN - April 27 Rescheduled to September 4

Nashville, TN - April 28 Rescheduled to September 5

Nashville, TN - April 29 Rescheduled to September 6

Charlottesville, VA - May 1 | New Date TBA

York, PA - May 3 | New Date TBA

New York, NY - May 4 | New Date TBA

1.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : @nickelcreek CELEBRANTS SHOWS POSTPONED. Rescheduled Nashville dates below, with more details on the other three headline shows to follow. Unfortunately, we will not be playing at Merlefest on Sunday. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase. Nashville, TN – April 27 Rescheduled to September 4 Nashville, TN – April 28 Rescheduled to September 5 Nashville, TN – April 29 Rescheduled to September 6 Charlottesville, VA – May 1 | New Date TBA York, PA – May 3 | New Date TBA New York, NY – May 4 | New Date TBA
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Sara Watkins - 1.6K Likes - Check us out tonight on @jimmykimmellive!!! Yeeeeeeeeeah. Thanks for the snap @hollylaurent 😽

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Caption : Check us out tonight on @jimmykimmellive!!! Yeeeeeeeeeah. Thanks for the snap @hollylaurent 😽
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Sara Watkins - 1.6K Likes - @watkinsfamilyhour is touring this fall! The incredible @courtneyhartman is opening most of the shows and we are so excited to make music with her and SEE ALL OF YOU!! Get your tickets and we will meet you there. We will be playing loads of songs from Brother Sister as well as some back catalogue from various projects and telling stories. We are VERY excited. Link in bio!

1.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : @watkinsfamilyhour is touring this fall! The incredible @courtneyhartman is opening most of the shows and we are so excited to make music with her and SEE ALL OF YOU!! Get your tickets and we will meet you there. We will be playing loads of songs from Brother Sister as well as some back catalogue from various projects and telling stories. We are VERY excited. Link in bio!
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Sara Watkins - 1.6K Likes - This weekend we lost a legendary fiddler, and a man who hugely influenced so many of us when we were coming up as young players.  When I was about 8, he sold me my first good fiddle - a 3/4 size.  It was way too big for me for at least a year or two but it sounded great and I was so proud that I got it from Byron. That’s the one I’m playing in these first two photos.  Alison Kraus was playing our favorite local festival called Follows Camp, and Byron organized a jam so all of us kids could play with her.  Byron, his wife Bette and daughter Becca were always welcoming and my heart and love are with them.  I remember going to their house shortly after the Northridge earthquake and he told stories of near misses and mentioned after the quake, the water level of his pool was a foot lower, and all the fruit on that side of the orange tree had been knocked to the ground.  Seemingly from a big wave.  It’s funny the things that stick with you.

If we came to one of Byron’s shows, be it with “The LA Fiddle Band” or “California” or anything else, he’d almost always invite us up to play on a tune with them.  It made me want to work so I’d be deserving of the opportunity if and when the next chance came in hopes he’d see that I’d been practicing.  Throughout his long influential life, Byron took so many of us young players under his wing and taught us about performing and jamming by example. I’m so grateful for his contribution to my life, and for his bow arm that, to me, defined his style.  I have so many memories of being around Byron, I wish I had more photos, but I’m grateful for these which my parents and aunt Joanie recently sent my way.

1.6K Likes – Sara Watkins Instagram

Caption : This weekend we lost a legendary fiddler, and a man who hugely influenced so many of us when we were coming up as young players. When I was about 8, he sold me my first good fiddle – a 3/4 size. It was way too big for me for at least a year or two but it sounded great and I was so proud that I got it from Byron. That’s the one I’m playing in these first two photos. Alison Kraus was playing our favorite local festival called Follows Camp, and Byron organized a jam so all of us kids could play with her. Byron, his wife Bette and daughter Becca were always welcoming and my heart and love are with them. I remember going to their house shortly after the Northridge earthquake and he told stories of near misses and mentioned after the quake, the water level of his pool was a foot lower, and all the fruit on that side of the orange tree had been knocked to the ground. Seemingly from a big wave. It’s funny the things that stick with you. If we came to one of Byron’s shows, be it with “The LA Fiddle Band” or “California” or anything else, he’d almost always invite us up to play on a tune with them. It made me want to work so I’d be deserving of the opportunity if and when the next chance came in hopes he’d see that I’d been practicing. Throughout his long influential life, Byron took so many of us young players under his wing and taught us about performing and jamming by example. I’m so grateful for his contribution to my life, and for his bow arm that, to me, defined his style. I have so many memories of being around Byron, I wish I had more photos, but I’m grateful for these which my parents and aunt Joanie recently sent my way.
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