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Punch Brothers

Punch Brothers is an ensemble led by mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile of the progressive bluegrass trio Nickel Creek. The quintet’s debut is "Punch," a semi-instrumental album that combines bluegrass with modern classical and jazz. Its centerpiece is "The Blind Leaving the Blind," a suite in four movements that sketches out the breakup of a marriage.

Punch Brothers Web site


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Posted by: Travis
February 19, 2008 - 02:33PM
Knoxville

Nice start-up in Punch Bowl.

[2]
Posted by: Eric
February 19, 2008 - 02:35PM
Wisconsin

I've heard all these new songs live in both Nashville and Chicago and they are amazing. Go run out and buy the cd!!!!

[3]
Posted by: Andrea
February 19, 2008 - 02:51PM
Kentucky

Amazing music and a nice interview. :) I can't wait for this cd.

[4]
Posted by: Kevin
February 19, 2008 - 04:16PM
NC

Hi friends, the band sounds great. I feel honored to be a part of the same musical generation as these guys.

[5]
Posted by: David Mayhew
February 19, 2008 - 05:36PM
Towson MD

Great set w/ Punch Brothers. I saw these guys live 4 times last year - they are amazing. Chris Thile was also amazing touring as a duo w/ Edgar Meyer. I think with this new CD we will all be saying we knew them before they were so famous.

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