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CHRIS THILE

0	SHEFFIELD: Greystones
P	Sunday 18th September, 2011
N	8:00pm

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A star of the country/bluegrass scene in America in his early teens, mandolin player/ vocalist Chris Thiles has channelled his considerable talents into two extraordinary groups, Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, creating a sound that is powerful, off-kilter and, at times, almost surreal.

Elton John, always an excellent judge of new musical talent, is a big fan.

This new CD takes Thile firmly back to his roots as he and guitarist Michael Daves play lightning-fast interpretations of traditional bluegrass.

The blend of instruments and voices is sublime, particularly on the Everlys-ish You’re Running Wild, but that wonderful, hypnotic oddness still lurks.

Verdict: 5/5