Bluegrass group Nickel Creek members Sara Watkins, left, Chris Thile, center, and Sean Watkins pose for a photo at the Cafe Milano in Nashville, Tenn., April 10, 2000. The band recently made its debut on Sugar Hill Records. The self-titled CD features the ethereal vocals of Thile and Ms. Watkins, with instrumentals evoking everything from a butterfly to "Lord of the Rings" and Robin Hood. (AP Photo/John Russell)