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Chris Thile

bluegrassfolkmandolinacousticsinger-songwriter

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About

Chris Thile is a renowned mandolin player and member of the progressive bluegrass trio Nickel Creek and progressive bluegrass band Punch Brothers. Thile began recording his first solo album in 1993, with most songs of his own composition. After two more solo albums of all original material, he teamed with mandolin master Mike Marshall for a stunning album of duets called Into the Cauldron, which included forays into jazz, world music, and Bach. In 2004 Chris released Deceiver

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  • Chris Thile w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Chris Thile w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Orchestra Hall - IL · Chicago · United States Of America · 2026-06-08
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  • Chris Thile with Minnesota Orchestra
    Chris Thile with Minnesota Orchestra
    Orchestra Hall-MN · Minneapolis · United States Of America · 2026-07-31
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  • Chris Thile with Minnesota Orchestra
    Chris Thile with Minnesota Orchestra
    Orchestra Hall-MN · Minneapolis · United States Of America · 2026-08-01
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  • An Evening with Chris Thile and Friends
    An Evening with Chris Thile and Friends
    Orchestra Hall-MN · Minneapolis · United States Of America · 2026-08-02
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  • Brad Mehldau: Ride Into The Sun - The Music Of Elliott Smith
    Brad Mehldau: Ride Into The Sun - The Music Of Elliott Smith
    Orpheum Theatre · Los Angeles · United States Of America · 2026-08-28
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