Chris Thile
Christopher Scott Thile (/ˈθiːli/; born February 20, 1981) 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. From 2016 to its cancellation in 2020, he hosted the radio variety show Live from Here.
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Thile hosting A Prairie Home Companion in 2016 | |
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| Birth name | Christopher Scott Thile |
| Born | February 20, 1981 Oceanside, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, folk, country, classical, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, radio show host |
| Instruments | Mandolin, bouzouki, mandola, banjo, guitar, tenor guitar, drums, sitar, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Website | www |
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