Sara Ullrika Watkins is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as the fiddler of Nickel Creek, the progressive bluegrass group she formed with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile. In addition to singing and fiddling, Watkins also plays the ukulele and the guitar, and also played percussion while touring with the Decemberists. In 2012, she and her brother played with Jackson Browne during his "I'll Do Anything" acoustic tour.
Sara Watkins in 2009 at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina
Watkins performing at Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2009
Watkins performing at the season opening of A Prairie Home Companion, 2014
Nickel Creek is an American bluegrass band consisting of Chris Thile (mandolin), and siblings Sara Watkins (fiddle) and Sean Watkins (guitar). Formed in 1989 in Southern California, they released six albums between 1993 and 2006. The band broke out in 2000 with a platinum-selling self-titled album produced by Alison Krauss, earning a number of Grammy and CMA nominations.
Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins on the Farewell (For Now) Tour in October 2007.
Sara Watkins, Mark Schatz, and Chris Thile touring in 2003 after the release of This Side.
Sara Watkins and Chris Thile on the Farewell (For Now) Tour in April 2007.