A Lie on the First Date

I'll never forget the first time I lied to Will. The college ministry at Kirby Woods (where Will and I met) was meeting together at the Bowling Alley to ring in the New Year (2003). Will asked me to be his "bowling partner, " and this was our first date. I thought this guy was pretty handsome, very smart, and definitely worth getting to know. So as we were waiting for our turn to haul the bowling ball down the slick lane, he leaned over and asked me, "So, have you heard of Nickel Creek?" This was the first sign to me that I really liked the guy, because I proceeded to lie to him (because I wanted to impress him of course) and said that I loved Nickel Creek. In reality, I didn't have a clue what kind of music they played...it could have been a small body of water somewhere for all I knew. The next day I was headed on the College Winter Retreat, and I asked my musically talented roommate Nicki if she had heard of this group. I was thankful that she had and gave me a CD to borrow.

Since then I have been hooked.

Will and I had the chance to see the band perform in Memphis and Chris Thile's solo concert also in Memphis. What I would give to hear them again! Chris is back on tour, with the nearest venue being Savannah, GA...maybe a road trip?

For the others of you that also had not heard of this incredible mandolin player, here you go:
Oh, and I promise that was the first and LAST time I lied to Will. :)