Chris Thile

Chris Thile

Birthday: 1981-02-20

Place of Birth: Oceanside, California, USA

Biography: Christopher Scott Thile is an American mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and radio personality, best known for his work in the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek and the acoustic folk and progressive bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers. He is a 2012 MacArthur Fellow.

Movies

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live
The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live

Live performance from a group of celebrated string musicians, comprising cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddler S...

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Punch Brothers - Live From Blackbird
Punch Brothers - Live From Blackbird

Punch Brothers, performing live at the legendary Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee....

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Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

A 42-minute making-of documentary, "Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis,'" produced and directed by David Pr...

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Bluegrass Journey
Bluegrass Journey

This passionate and affecting performance documentary celebrates the virtuoso artistry and joyous co...

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Revival: The Sam Bush Story
Revival: The Sam Bush Story

Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre ...

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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and h...

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Chris Thile: Essential Techniques for Mandolin
Chris Thile: Essential Techniques for Mandolin

Here's a lesson that will thrill and inspire mandolinists at all levels. Chris Thile shares his own ...

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Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live
Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live

Spend an evening with Kacey Musgraves, and special guests Father John Misty and Nickel Creek, on the...

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How to Grow a Band
How to Grow a Band

Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, ...

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