American bluegrass band Nickel Creek first performed together as children at a pizza parlor in San Diego in 1989. The trio of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins has since released seven albums, won a Grammy, and been credited with helping revolutionize folk and roots music. The Celebrants is the band’s first new record since 2014, following a hiatus during which the members pursued solo careers and other projects. With instrumental acoustic quartet Hawktail.
Thursday 6/22. $39–69, 7pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com
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