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May 8, 2009

Win Big: Sara Watkins

by in Acoustic, Bluegrass, Contests, Videos

Sara Watkins“I just say that I grew up in a bluegrass band that became something else,” says Sara Watkins to describe her time spent with Nickel Creek. Watkins stretches out on her self-titled newly released solo outing. Recorded in Nashville and LA with producer John Paul Jones (he of Led Zeppelin fame), the album features tracks ranging from the country-gospel “Lord Won’t You Help Me,” to Jon Brion’s the romantic wistfulness of Jon Brion’s yearning “Same Mistakes.”

Click HERE to view a short video profile of Watkins.

To celebrate the new release, Twangville is giving away a signed copy of Watkin’s cd. Simply post a comment below to be eligible to win. A winner will be selected at random when the contest ends on Thursday, 14 May 09 at midnight ET.**

See Chip’s review of Sara’s album here.

**By participating in Twangville contests you agree to allow Twangville to post the winner’s name and city on our web site. We pass along the winning addresses to the artist or promotions company for fulfillment. Twangville will not use your address for any other reason.

About the author:  Mild-mannered corporate executive by day, excitable Twangville denizen by night.

  • http://www.hillbillyhaiku.net Denise Williams

    I have been enjoying your CD, Sara! If I win, I will use your CD as a giveaway gift at our house concert series. I’d wish you luck, but you are well on your way. Continued success!

  • http://biblauragraphy.wordpress.com Laura

    She’s quite a talent – I’ve been looking forward to hearing this one.

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  • Sam G

    Ooh, I’m on board. I love Nickel Creek, and I’ve been anxiously waiting to see what Sara would do as a solo artist.

  • Daniel

    She has such talent. Best of luck.

  • Drew

    I’ve definitely been looking forward to her solo work since I heard about it… and hopefully some more Nickel Creek stuff can come together in the future too. I’m very anxious to hear what she’s done with this one.

  • Pete

    I saw Nickel Creek in Minneapolis during the final tour and hated to say goodbye. In fact, that night was responsible for my wife becoming a big fan herself. We have waited patiently ( a long wait though!) since first hearing about Sara’s solo release and I absolutely love it. The feelings she can convey with her voice are fantastic. Especially the pain and aches on “All This Time”! Great CD – My 2009 pick so far!

  • Pasha

    I liked what I heard of her live spot on WERS Boston.

  • http://Twangville David Phelan

    I saw Nickel Creek a few years ago at a very small private show in Boston. I’ve always had a crush on Sara & the opportunity to see her perform up close & personal was & is one of the musical highlights of my life.
    I’m so happy to see her out on her own with this new CD & I look forward to seeing her perform agin real soon. She’s hot!

  • http://www.concentric.net/~Mayerd/ Mayer Danzig

    Congratulations to Sam Gazdziak of Woodstock, GA for winning a signed copy of Sara Watkin’s self-titled solo cd!

  • Bob LaSalle

    Sara and her brother are Nickle Creek, can’t wait to pick this cd up.
    Thanks


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