Sunday, February 17, 2013

February Crushes: Punch Brothers



I'll be seeing this amazing band live for the second time tomorrow night with Mr. Magpie and two dear friends here in Portland.  I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that I have a crush on the whole band.  Lead singer and mandolinist extraordinaire Chris Thile, whom you may also know from Nickel Creek, won a MacArthur genius award this past year, and his collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, and Edgar Meyer led to The Goat Rodeo Sessions, a fantastic CD that just won the Grammy for Best Folk Album.  

I have to admit that I was smitten from the moment I first saw Punch Brothers open for Josh Ritter a few years ago down in Boston, and I think you'll love them, too.
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  1. knitalatteFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Hi Gigi,
    Have the best time! Thanks for the introduction to this great band.
    Immediately went over to itunes and downloaded Sometimes from the PUNCH album. Love it!

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  2. Marilyn MillerFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I have heard of Nichol Creek and even have a CD, but hadn't heard of Punch Brothers. Thanks!

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    1. Gigi ThibodeauFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Sure, Marilyn! Hope you enjoy. If you get a chance to see them live sometime, definitely go. They put on an incredible show.

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  3. marloweFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Still riding the high!

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    1. Gigi ThibodeauFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      Me, tooooooooo! What a show that was! And what a treat to see them with you. xo

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  5. GailOFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    The only Pandora channel I ever seem to listen to is my Nickle Creek channel. I do so hope to see Punch Brothers live someday soon!

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    1. Gigi ThibodeauFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM

      I hope you get to see them, Gail! I love that you and I share musical tastes, as well as so many other interests.

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  6. Relyn LawsonMarch 15, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Oh, man! Jeffrey is going to love this.




    Don't you just adore Josh Ritter's videos?

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