Here’s the skinny. Thanks for the heads up, Paige!
Who: AC Entertainment presents Nickel Creek with special guest Bela Fleck
When: Saturday, October 13, 2007, 8 p.m.
Where: Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
How: Tickets are $32.50, plus applicable service fees. Reserved seats go on sale Friday, August 17, 10 a.m. via the Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 828-251-5505.
ASHEVILLE – Popular acoustic innovators Nickel Creek are announcing the “Farewell (For Now) Tour” before they begin an indefinite hiatus as a band. The 2007 tour will have spring, summer and fall legs, and a number of musicians they have collaborated with throughout their career will make appearances.
Nickel Creek announced their forthcoming break via Billboard last year as to give their fervent fanbase a chance to see them again.“We wanted to do this in a positive way and take that last lap before our break. We want to see our fans one more time, and play with the musicians that have inspired us over the years,” said Nickel Creek.
Nickel Creek has performed an average of over 100 live shows per year since 2000, building a passionate following in the US and Europe. With their virtuosity, surprise covers, ever-changing setlist, and staggering improvisation — every show is a unique experience. In 2006, their broad appeal secured performances at such diverse festivals as The Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Lollapalooza, Merlefest, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and the Cambridge Folk Festival in the UK.
Just for the record, nothing bad happened to cause a rift between the band members. There were no dishes flung, insults or instruments hurled at one another. It should also be noted that this year’s tour will wrap a few months before Nickel Creek turns 20. Mandolinist Chris Thile points out that he and Sara have done this since they were eight years old. Average bands would have hit this point in their 40s.